Bhuvneshwar Kumar Dominates Ranji Trophy 2024 with Career-Best Bowling Performance of 8/41 Against Bengal
With a First-Class career spanning 71 matches, Bhuvneshwar has accumulated 226 wickets at an average just above 26. Alongside his 13 five-wicket hauls.
In a stellar performance during the 2024 Ranji Trophy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar emerged as the key player for Uttar Pradesh on Day 2 against Bengal. Having claimed five wickets by Stumps on Day 1, he continued his dominance by picking up three more on the following day, ultimately securing his 13th five-wicket haul and achieving career-best First-Class figures of 8/41. His exceptional bowling display led to Bengal being bundled out for 188.
8 WICKET HAUL BY BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR...!!! ????
- 8/41 by Bhuvi who's playing his first FC match in 6 years and he bowled a spell to remember, he's still one of the best. pic.twitter.com/OLV4AHl8WW — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 13, 2024
Bhuvneshwar showcased his prowess with the new ball, dismissing key Bengal batsmen such as Saurav Paul, Sudip Gharami, and Anustup Majumdar on Day 1. On Day 2, he continued his rampage, removing Shreyansh Ghosh, Pradipta Pramanik, and Suraj Jaiswal. This remarkable feat marked Bhuvneshwar's return to red-ball cricket after a hiatus since January 2018.
With a First-Class career spanning 71 matches, Bhuvneshwar has accumulated 226 wickets at an average just above 26. Alongside his 13 five-wicket hauls, he has also secured nine four-wicket hauls. The veteran's outstanding performance in the Ranji Trophy has reignited hopes of a potential return to the Indian team.
Also Read:New Zealand Triumphs Over Pakistan by 46 Runs in 1st T20I
The match saw Bengal impressively restricting UP to 60 in their first innings, with Mohammad Kaif claiming 4/14 and Jaiswal (3/20) and Ishan Porel (2/24) contributing. In response, Bengal posted 188, with Bhuvneshwar's exceptional 8/41 and useful contributions from Shreyansh (41) and Kaif (45*), resulting in a 128-run lead for Bengal.
