Ranji Trophy Records: Most wickets in a single Ranji Trophy season

India’s premier domestic red-ball competition, the Ranji Trophy, has always been a proving platform for both batters and bowlers. Over the years, the tournament has seen legendary bowling performances, with spinners traditionally being more successful. However, with the BCCI's emphasis on green wickets, fast bowlers are also making a strong impact.

In the ongoing 2024-25 season, Haryana’s Anshul Kamboj created history by claiming all 10 wickets in an innings against Kerala, becoming only the third bowler in Ranji Trophy history to achieve this feat. His incredible spell of 10/49 came at the Chaudhry Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Lahli. Meanwhile, Vidarbha’s left-arm spinner, Harsh Dubey, recently registered his name in the record books by becoming the highest wicket-taker in a single Ranji Trophy season.

Here are the five cricketers with the most wickets in a single Ranji Trophy season:

5. Dodda Ganesh (62 wickets in 1998-99 season):

Former Karnataka cricketer Dodda Ganesh had a remarkable 1998-99 Ranji Trophy season as a bowler. The medium pacer bagged 62 wickets in 21 innings across 11 matches at an average of 26, playing a crucial role in Karnataka’s title win. His efforts helped Karnataka clinch the trophy, defeating Madhya Pradesh in the final.

Ganesh’s stunning performances in domestic cricket earned him a brief India call-up in 1997, where he played four Tests and one ODI. Across his first-class career, he took 365 wickets in 104 matches with the best figures of 7/36. He is joint fifth alongside Hyderabad’s Kanwaljit Singh, who achieved the same wicket tally in the following Ranji season.