Duleep Trophy is currently being played between the North Zone and the West Zone. North Zone player Anshul Kamboj has grabbed everyone’s attention with his batting.
Kamboj is mainly known as a fast bowler, but he showed a different side of his game in this match. Coming in to bat lower down the order, he played attacking cricket and took the West Zone bowlers at the cleanest. He smashed five sixes across the 66th and 67th overs, leaving the players and fans surprised.
How did Kamboj play this innings?
Kamboj played a quick 60-run knock from just 52 balls. His innings came at a time when North Zone needed runs, and his big hits helped the team move out of a difficult position. The five sixes in a row were the biggest highlight of his innings. His batting video has also gone viral on social media, with fans praising the young player for his big hitting.
Where did Kamboj hit the big sixes?
Kamboj was seen hitting long sixes during his short stay at the crease. He did not hold back and attacked the bowlers whenever he got the chance.
The BCCI Domestic social media account also shared a video of his big shots. In the video, Kamboj can be seen sending the ball deep into the stands, while the North Zone coaching staff looked pleased with his effort.
Why is Kamboj known as a bowler?
Kamboj is mainly known for his fast bowling. He has also played in the Indian Premier League and has been seen as a promising young Indian pacer.
He made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2024. He played three matches that season and took two wickets.
How has Kamboj done in the IPL?
After his first season with Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings bought Kamboj for Rs 3.4 crore at the IPL auction. He then got more chances with CSK and had a good IPL 2026 season. His bowling helped him stay in the race for the Purple Cap for a part of the season.
So far, Kamboj has played 25 IPL matches and taken 31 wickets. His latest batting effort in the Duleep Trophy shows that he can also add useful runs with the bat.