Ranji Trophy 2024/25 quarter-finals: Players to watch out for
What's the story
The quarter-final stage of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season is set to get underway from February 8 onward. Haryana face heavywights Mumbai at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Saurashtra face Gujarat at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot. Vidarbha and Tamil Nadu meet each other in Nagpur whereas Jammu & Kashmir take on Kerala in Pune. Ahead of the quarters, here are players to watch out for.
#1
Shardul Thakur - Mumbai
Shardul Thakur has been one of the standout performers for Mumbai with his serious match-winning skills. He has played a key role in helping Mumbai reach the quarters. In 7 matches, Thakur owns 24 wickets at 23.95 with the help of three four-fers. With the bat, Thakur has made tremendous impact, scoring 381 runs from 8 innings at 47.62 (100s: 1, 50s: 3).
#2
Harsh Dubey - Vidarbha
22-year-old left-arm spinner, Harsh Dubey, owns the most wickets in Ranji Trophy 2024/25. Dubey has claimed an outstanding 55 scalps from 7 matches at just 14.50. In addition to six five-wicket hauls, Dubey has claimed three four-fers. His best performance has been 6/36. Dubey has bowled an impressive 58 maiden overs in the tournament this season.
#3
Cheteshwar Pujara - Saurashtra
Cheteshwar Pujara could be significant for Saurashtra, bringing his experience into play. Pujara, who is out of India's Test side, has done a reasonable job this season. He owns 374 runs at 46.75 with the help of a double-century and a knock of 99 from 8 innings (6 matches). In 277 First-Class matches, Pujara owns 21,273 at 52.01. He has 66 tons (81 fifties).
#4
Anshul Kamboj - Haryana
Haryana's Anshul Kamboj remains a big threat in the quarters. In 5 matches, Kamboj has claimed 29 wickets at 11.75. He has two four-fers and a 10-fer with the best of a historic 10/49. Overall in 21 FC matches, he has 69 wickets at 22.44. He has two four-fers and two fiove-wicket hauls in addition to a 10-fer.