The third-round matches of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season are on the day. With a few matches coming to conclusions, there are still a few fighting for results. However, at the end of 19 matches in the Elite and Plate groups, here are the top performers of the second round.
1. Agni Chopra | 218 runs
Agni Chopra not only stands as the best performer but also the top scorer for his team Mizoram, leading to an innings victory against Manipur. He dominated the game with a magnificent 218 runs off 269 balls, hitting 29 boundaries and 1 six.
2. Ankur Malik | 6/124 and 4/101
Registering the top bowling performance, Ankur from Sikkim took 6 wickets in the first inning, conceding 124 runs. He bowled 7 maidens over with an economy of 3.1. In the second inning, he continued the momentum. He bowled 23.3 overs, having 3 maiden overs, gave 101 runs, took 4 wickets, and had an economy of 4.3.
3. Rishi Dhawan | 195 runs and 3/19
The captain of Himachal Pradesh led by example against Andhra Pradesh. He scored 195 runs off 318 balls in the first inning with 9 fours. Also, he took 3 wickets for just 19 runs, helping secure a strong victory for his team.
4. Ishan Porel | 6/103
A standout bowling performance from Bengla's Ishan Porel included 6 wickets for 103 runs in 30 overs and 6 maidens with an economy of 3.4.
5. Tanmay Agarwal | 173 runs
The Hyderabad batter Tanmay Agarwal scored a gritty 173 runs off 328 balls, with 13 boundaries against Puducherry. His strike rate has been decent throughout, maintaining 52.74
6. Umar Nazir Mir | 6/12
Umar Nazir Mir showcased an impressive bowling performance with 6 wickets for just 12 runs in the second inning. His economy of 4.40 played a pivotal role in Jammu and Kashmir's innings victory.
7. Yash Rathod |135 (195) & 56 (75)
Vidharbha won by 266 runs against Uttarakhand, with Yash Rathod as the main pillar behind the success. Rathod scored 135 runs on 195 balls in the first inning. He smashed 16 boundaries, with a strike rate of 69.2