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Tushar Deshpande takes stunning Ranji Trophy hat-trick for Mumbai
- •Tushar Deshpande became the sixth bowler to take a hat-trick for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy during the match against Chandigarh.
- •The medium-pacer took three wickets in three consecutive deliveries, finishing with a five-wicket haul in the first innings.
- •Chandigarh was bowled out for 75 runs in response to Mumbai's 429 runs and was forced to follow-on.
- •Deshpande dismissed Arjun Azad, Shivam Bhambri, and Deependra Singh to complete his remarkable hat-trick.
- •Deshpande is known for his good pace, difficult lengths, and valuable contributions with the bat in domestic cricket.
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Tushar Deshpande became the sixth bowler to achieve a hat-trick for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. The previous bowlers to take a hat-trick for Mumbai include Jahangir Khot (1943–44), Umesh Kulkarni (1963–64), Abdul Ismail (1973–74), Royston Dias (2023–24), and Shardul Thakur (2024–25).
Tushar Deshpande delivered a devastating spell, taking five wickets for 17 runs in seven overs to help bowl out Chandigarh for 78 runs in their first innings. He claimed a hat-trick by dismissing Arjun Azad, Shivam Bhambri, and Deependra Singh, forcing Chandigarh to follow-on.
Mumbai posted a total of 429 runs in their first innings, led by contributions from batters like Siddhesh Lad and Mohit Avasthi. After being bowled out for 78 and forced to follow-on, Chandigarh lost one wicket without scoring in their second innings by stumps on the second day.
