Musheer Khan Shines with Bat and Ball in Ranji Trophy Match Against Haryana
Musheer Khan delivered an unforgettable performance in the Ranji Trophy match against Haryana on Wednesday, making history by becoming the sixth Mumbai cricketer to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in the same game. The 21-year-old all-rounder joined an elite group that includes legendary players like former India captain Ravi Shastri, who last accomplished this remarkable feat during the 1990-91 season.
In the match held at the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai, Musheer showcased his talent with the bat first, notching up 109 runs off 185 balls in Mumbai’s first innings total of 430. His older brother, Sarfaraz Khan, is also a known name in Indian cricket. Alongside Musheer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed significantly with a century of his own, scoring 114 runs, while Tanush Kotian added an important 52 not out to help Mumbai secure a strong lead.
Haryana’s batting response featured Nishant Sindhu, who impressed with an unbeaten 105. However, Musheer’s exceptional left-arm spin bowling proved crucial for Mumbai. He broke the backbone of the Haryana batting lineup by dismissing captain Ankit Kumar for 35 and Himanshu Rana for 27 on the second day. On Wednesday, he returned to continue his assault, running through the Haryana middle and lower order.
Musheer claimed the wickets of Dheeru Singh, Yashvardhan Dalal, and Parth Vats, and sealed his impressive six-wicket haul by trapping Aman Kumar leg before wicket. This effort helped bowl out Haryana for 270, giving Mumbai a substantial 160-run lead in the first innings, prompting them to enforce the follow-on against their rivals.
Joining the ranks of Mumbai greats, Musheer’s accomplishment is noteworthy. Here’s a look at the cricketers who have made this remarkable double of scoring a century and taking five wickets in the same Ranji match:
- Madan Raiji vs Maharashtra in 1947-48
- Dattu Phadkar vs Madras in 1948-49
- Vinoo Mankad vs Madras in 1953-54
- Polly Umrigar vs Maharashtra in 1957-58
- Ravi Shastri vs Madhya Pradesh in 1990-91
- Musheer Khan vs Haryana in 2026-27
This impressive all-round performance showcases Musheer’s promising start to the season. He had already shown his skills with scores of 65 against Chandigarh and 57 against Himachal Pradesh in the previous matches, before transforming those starts into a century against Haryana. His ability was also evident during the Duleep Trophy in August, where he scored a solid 96 for the West Zone.
With a total of 446 runs and 13 wickets in the previous Ranji Trophy season, Musheer’s growth as a valuable red-ball all-rounder is evident, offering Mumbai an extra bowling option with his left-arm spin. Though he was picked up by Punjab Kings for ₹30 lakh this season, he has yet to make his IPL debut in 2026.
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