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A bowler stunned the Ranji Trophy with an unbelievable spell, seven wickets in a row and eight in total. This sensational performer shocked everyone; guess who?

New Delhi: In the Elite Group C match of the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy at the Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Rohtak, Army’s left-arm spinner Amit Shukla produced a stunning performance. From taking five wickets in his first four overs to taking a total of eight wickets in the entire innings, this spell became the best bowling performance by an Army bowler in Ranji Trophy history.

Sensational opening spell

Amit Shukla took five wickets in his first four overs without conceding a single run. His line, length, and precise control completely disrupted the Haryana batting line-up.

8 maidens and 8 wickets, making history

In his 20-over spell, he bowled eight maidens and took eight wickets for just 27 runs. This performance is the best ever by an Army bowler in the Ranji Trophy, breaking a record that had stood since 1949.

Bowlers dominated the match

The bowlers dominated the match. Army was restricted to 205 in the first innings, while Haryana was bowled out for just 111. Shukla’s rhythm helped Haryana lose their first five wickets for just 16 runs.

Amit Shukla’s cricket journey

Born in Ayodhya, Amit was previously associated with Punjab’s Under-19 team. He made his domestic debut for Army last year and has so far taken 40 wickets in eight first-class matches.

Story Highlights

1. Amit Shukla took 8 wickets for 27 runs in 20 overs.
2. Five wickets without conceding a run in the first four overs.
3. Best bowling performance by Army in the Ranji Trophy so far.
4. Haryana’s first five wickets fell for just 16 runs.
5. Amit Shukla, from Ayodhya, has taken 40 wickets in his first-class career.