Shreyas Gopal Completes 300 First-Class Wickets As Karnataka Reach Historic Ranji Trophy Final

Shreyas Gopal Completes 300 First-Class Wickets. [Source - @shreyashg0519/Instagram]

Karnataka has been in sublime form this Ranji Trophy season, displaying consistency across batting, bowling, and fielding. With key contributions from experienced campaigners and youngsters stepping up, the team has secured a well-deserved spot in the final, showcasing balance and depth in all departments.

The semi-final against Uttarakhand highlighted Karnataka’s dominance, with the side executing strategies flawlessly. Star players like KL Rahul delivered under pressure, while young talents contributed crucial performances. Their collective effort and ability to rise at pivotal moments shows they are ready to lift what could be their 9th Ranji Trophy title.

Notably, Karnataka is reaching the Ranji Trophy final for the first time since the 2014-15 season. Adding to the celebrations, Shreyas Gopal also achieved a milestone by completing 300 first-class wickets, making this season memorable as they gear up to face historic finalists Jammu & Kashmir.

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Shreyas Gopal Achieves 300 First-Class Wickets in Semi-Final vs Uttarakhand

Karnataka’s impressive 2025-26 season owes much to consistent performances, especially with the ball where Shreyas Gopal has been a standout, delivering crucial breakthroughs throughout the campaign. His ability to bowl in key moments has made him an essential figure in Karnataka’s march to the Ranji Trophy final this season.

Shreyas Gopal’s First-Class Wickets by Team

Coming into the semi-final against Uttarakhand with 295 first-class wickets, Gopal showcased his class under pressure. On Day 5 in Lucknow, he dismissed Uttarakhand skipper Kunal Chandela stumped with a perfectly flighted delivery, marking his 300th first-class career wicket. The moment added another significant milestone to his already illustrious career.

Shreyas Gopal Becomes Karnataka’s Leading First-Class Spinner

Shreyas Gopal has also become Karnataka’s highest wicket-taking spinner in first-class cricket, surpassing legendary left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi’s 263 wickets. Since debuting in the 2013-14 Ranji Trophy season against Mumbai, Shreyas Gopal has been a vital force for Karnataka.

His consistent skill and match-winning spells over the years have cemented him as the team’s premier spinner and a key pillar of Karnataka’s bowling attack. With his ability to bowl wicket-taking spells, he has consistently delivered in high-pressure situations, shaping Karnataka’s success across multiple Ranji Trophy campaigns.

Karnataka's leading First-class wicket-takers

With this milestone, Shreyas Gopal moved to third place overall in Karnataka’s first-class wicket-takers list, behind Vinay Kumar (410) and Abhimanyu Mithun (288). His near 50 wickets this season were pivotal in taking Karnataka to their first Ranji Trophy final in over a decade, underlining his impact.

Journey from Middle-Order Batsman to Karnataka’s Lead Spinner

Shreyas Gopal began his Karnataka career as a middle-order batsman who bowled sharp leg-spin. He soon became the team’s lead spinner, playing a pivotal role in Karnataka’s back-to-back Ranji Trophy titles during the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons. He now has 300 first-class wickets, including 10 five-wicket hauls and two 10-wicket hauls in a match.

Gopal’s impact went beyond the Ranji Trophy. He impressed in his first Irani Cup, claiming a hat-trick that became a highlight of his early first-class career. Equally effective with the bat, the 32-year-old has amassed over 4,000 runs, including six centuries and 20 half-centuries, showcasing a complete all-round package over a decade-long career.

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