Top 5 Bowling Performances In Ranji Trophy 2024-25 After Round 2
Ranji Trophy 2024-25 top 5 bowling performances [Source: @BCCIDomestic/x.com]
Round 2 of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 was filled with pulsating moments where bowlers seized the spotlight and changed the trajectory of matches. These top five performances were not just about wickets; they were about impact, timing, and match-defining brilliance.
Here, we take a look at the top five batting performances in Ranji Trophy 2024-25 after Round 2:
5. Deepak Chahar’s 5/30 vs Himachal Pradesh
Deepak Chahar’s 5/30 vs Himachal Pradesh [Source: @abhaysingh_13/x.com]
Rajasthan's swing king, Deepak Chahar, came back with a bang, producing a mesmerising spell of 5/30 against Himachal Pradesh in Dharamsala. The overcast conditions offered just enough swing for Chahar to unleash his full repertoire.
Striking early, he removed Prashant Chopra, Ankit Kalsi, and Ekant Sen in quick succession, leaving Himachal reeling at 16/3. Chahar’s relentless attack didn’t stop there; he returned to dismiss Abhinandan Bhardwaj and Mukul Negi, completing his five-wicket haul within just 10 overs.
The Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) star lethal swing and control dismantled Himachal for a meagre 98 in the first innings, forcing them to follow on. While Rajasthan needed only 25 runs to win in the second innings, Chahar’s devastating spell in the first innings had already decided the contest.
4. Swapnil Singh’s 6/59 vs Hyderabad
Swapnil Singh’s 6/59 vs Hyderabad [Source: magicalman_swapnil/instagram.com]
Uttarakhand's all-rounder, Swapnil Singh, produced a stunning spell of 6/59 against Hyderabad in Dehradun, helping his team defend a modest target of 269. Hyderabad started their chase confidently, with Tanmay Agarwal and Abhirath Reddy giving them a solid start. But Swapnil had other plans.
With precision and flight, he weaved his web around Hyderabad’s batters, removing top-scorer Rohit Rayudu and middle-order mainstay Rahul Radesh to spark a collapse. Swapnil’s dismissals were marked by clever variations, drawing batters into drives only to find the edge.
His tight lines dried up the runs, forcing Hyderabad into errors. As the lower order crumbled under his sustained pressure, Swapnil’s sixth wicket sealed the deal for Uttarakhand, giving them a 78-run victory.
3. Manisankar Murasingh’s 6/52 vs Meghalaya
Tripura’s experienced campaigner, Manisankar Murasingh, produced an outstanding spell of 6/52 in Shillong, leading his team to an innings win against Meghalaya. In the first innings, Murasingh’s spell was all about pace, swing, and aggression.
He started by dismantling Meghalaya's top order, removing Balchander Anirudh and Ajay Duhan cheaply. He then returned to clean up the tail with devastating precision, claiming six wickets in total. Murasingh’s efforts reduced Meghalaya to 222 in the first innings, forcing them to follow on.
He didn’t stop there—he bagged another five-wicket haul (5/44) in the second innings, finishing with match figures of 11/96. His performance propelled Tripura to an innings-and-17-runs victory.
2. Lalith Mohan’s 7/76 vs Gujarat
Andhra's left-arm spinner, Lalith Mohan, produced an epic spell of 7/76 in a nail-biting contest against Gujarat in Ahmedabad. Gujarat, chasing a modest target of 144, looked set for victory after a strong start.
However, Lalith spun a web around Gujarat’s batters, making the chase anything but straightforward. His flight and turn proved to be Gujarat’s undoing, as he picked up wickets at crucial junctures. His spell featured key dismissals of Gujarat’s set batters, including Jaymeet Patel and Chintan Gaja.
Mohan’s relentless attack almost pulled off a miraculous win for Andhra, but Gujarat’s tail managed to scrape through by just 1 wicket. Despite the defeat, Mohan’s seven-wicket haul was the silver lining for Andhra.
1. Jagjit Singh’s 7/57 vs Assam
Jagjit Singh’s 7/57 vs Assam Jagjit Singh - [Source: @UTCAChd/x.com]
Chandigarh’s seamer, Jagjit Singh, delivered a phenomenal spell of 7/57 against Assam in Guwahati, leading his team to a resounding 9-wicket win. Bowling with accuracy and intensity, Jagjit broke Assam’s back in the second innings.
Starting with Rahul Hazarika’s wicket, he ran through Assam’s middle order, leaving them gasping at 121/5. His ability to swing the ball both ways was on full display, as he induced false shots and consistently found edges.
He picked up five of the last six wickets, restricting Assam to just 185, setting up a comfortable chase of 78 for Chandigarh. Jagjit’s spell was crucial in clinching the game for Chandigarh, making it one of the most decisive performances of the round.