Harsh Dubey takes nine wickets for Vidarbha against Madhya Pradesh in Ranji Trophy
The spinner's nine for 53 came on the opening day of an Elite Group A match, before his India A call-up.
Key facts
Story- Harsh Dubey took nine wickets for 53 runs for Vidarbha against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy.
- Madhya Pradesh were 56 for four at the close of day one after Vidarbha were bowled out for 209.
- Dubey has already played two One Day Internationals and was later named in India's 15-man ACC Rising Stars squad.
Spinner Harsh Dubey took nine wickets for 53 runs on the opening day of a Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match between Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha. The spell helped bowl out Vidarbha for 209, leaving the home side struggling at 56 for four by stumps.
The match, played on 2 November 2026, saw 14 wickets fall on the first day. Dubey's haul was the highlight of a dramatic opening session. Reports described it as a record for Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy.
A record spell before an India A call-up
Dubey's performance came shortly before he was picked for India's 15-member squad for the ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup. He has already played two One Day Internationals for India, the most recent of them this year.
The 9 wickets came in a single innings, a rare feat in first-class cricket. The result leaves Dubey firmly in the frame as an all-rounder, a role he has been developing alongside his spin bowling.
What comes next
The match continues with Madhya Pradesh still needing to recover from their poor start. Further updates on the result and Dubey's form in the Asia Cup are not yet available.
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