Virat Kohli’s partner did wonders in Ranji Trophy 2024, created history by taking 4 wickets in 4 balls
The match was played between Madhya Pradesh and Baroda in Group D of Ranji Trophy 2024. The player who made the most headlines in this match was left arm fast bowler Kulwant Khejroliya. Yes, Kulwant’s amazing bowling won everyone’s hearts. Along with this, he also played an important role in winning the match for MP. Khejroliya is being discussed everywhere at the moment.
Kulwant Khejroliya took 4 wickets in 4 balls
Bowler Kulwant Khejroliya took four wickets in four consecutive balls against Baroda, taking five wickets as Madhya Pradesh won by an innings and 52 runs over Baroda in Indore. Khejroliya became the third bowler in Ranji Trophy history to take four wickets in four balls. Madhya Pradesh registered a big win by bowling out Baroda for 270 runs in 98.3 overs and topped the points table.
4⃣ in 4⃣! 🔥
Kulwant Khejroliya scalped 4 wickets in 4 balls en route to his five-wicket haul to help Madhya Pradesh beat Baroda in Indore.
Relive the four wickets 🔽@IDFCFIRSTBank | #RanjiTrophy
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— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) February 12, 2024
Khejroliya had taken 2 wickets in the first innings. With this he took 7 wickets in the entire match. Khejroliya has taken a hat-trick. But by taking four wickets in four balls, he added his name to the list of these elite players.
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Bowlers who took four wickets in four balls in Ranji Trophy
- Shankar Saini- Delhi V Himachal Pradesh, 1988
- Mohammad Mudhasir- Jammu Kashmir V Rajasthan, 2018
- Kulwant Khejroliya- Madhya Pradesh V Baroda, 2024
For his brilliant performance, Kulwant was also awarded the Player of the Match award. Khejroliya has also played IPL. He has been a part of Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. He made his debut in IPL in 2018. Since then, Kulwant has played 7 matches in IPL in which he has taken 5 wickets.