Duleep Trophy 2024-25: Top run-scorers and leading wicket-takers of the tournament

India’s domestic cricket tournament concluded with India A defeating India C in the final of the Duleep Trophy, held at the Rural Development Stadium in Anantapur. India A won two out of three matches and lost one, finishing with 12 points to secure the tournament title, which was played in a round-robin format. India C, with one win, one loss, and one drawn game, finished as runners-up with nine points.

All matches in the tournament were played in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The 2024-25 season of India’s domestic cricket kicked off with the Duleep Trophy, taking place from September 6 to 22. Now, let’s take a look at the standout performers of the current season of this prestigious domestic tournament.

Most Runs

India D batter Ricky Bhui emerged as the highest run-scorer of the tournament, amassing 359 runs. Close behind him was India B’s Abhimanyu Easwaran, who secured second place with 309 runs.

Shashwat Rawat, representing the champions India A, claimed third spot with 256 runs. India C captain Ruturaj Gaikwad finished fourth with 232 runs in three games, while his teammate B Sai Sudharsan rounded out the top five with 211 runs.

Top 3 batters with the most runs in Duleep Trophy 2024-25:

1. Ricky Bhui (IND-D) – 359 runs
2. Abhimanyu Easwaran (IND-B) – 309 runs
3. Shashwat Rawat (IND-A) – 256 runs

Most Wickets

India C’s Anshul Kamboj had a stellar tournament, finishing as the highest wicket-taker with 16 wickets and earning the Player of the Series award. Close behind him was Mukesh Kumar from India B, who claimed 15 wickets.

Navdeep Saini, also from India B, secured the third spot with 14 wickets. Meanwhile, experienced pacer Arshdeep Singh, still awaiting his Test debut for India, impressed with 13 wickets in the tournament, strengthening his case for a spot in the Test squad. Rounding off the top five was India A’s Tanush Kotian, who took 10 wickets.

Top 3 bowlers with the most wickets in Duleep Trophy 2024-25:

1. Anshul Kamboj (IND-C) – 16 wickets
2. Mukesh Kumar (IND-B) – 15 wickets
3. Navdeep Saini (IND-B) – 14 wickets