Auqib Nabi, the second-highest wicket-taker of Ranji Trophy 2025-26, is making headlines in 2025-26 too. The bowler scalped a seven-wicket haul in the second innings against Rajasthan, after bowling just 11 overs. This spell (7 wickets for 24 runs) helped his side, Jammu and Kashmir, win the game by an innings and 41 runs. This majestic performance is certain to grab headlines. Besides, Auqib Nabi had also scored 55 runs with the bat in the innings prior, and in the first innings, he had a three-wicket haul (3/29). A total of 10 wickets and also a half-century! Wondering who Auqib Nabi is? Read below to find out. Auqib Nabi Picks Seven-Wicket Haul in 11 Overs, Achieves Feat During Jammu and Kashmir vs Rajasthan Ranji Trophy 2025–26 Match.

In the month of August, a 28-year-old pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, Auqib Nabi, stole the limelight from the star, established India national cricket team fast bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana during the Duleep Trophy 2025 match between North Zone and East Zone. Auqib Nabi made history during the match, becoming the first-ever player in the Duleep Trophy to pick four wickets in four balls. Representing the North Zone, Auqib Nabi finished his magnificent spell with a splendid five-wicket haul, picking five wickets after giving away just 28 runs. Auqib Nabi Takes Hat-Trick in Duleep Trophy 2025 During North Zone vs East Zone Match, Becomes First Bowler to Scalp Four Wickets in Four Balls In Duleep Trophy History.

Auqib Nabi Quick Facts

#Auqib Nabi was born on November 4, 1996, and is currently 28 years old

#Auqib Nabi represents Jammu and Kashmir in domestic cricket

#To date, Auqib Nabi has played in 33 First Class matches, picking 113 wickets

#Auqib Nabi has also played in 29 List A and 27 T20s, picking 42 and 28 wickets respectively

#Auqib Nabi was the second-highest wicket-taker in Ranji Trophy 2024-25

#Auqib Nabi is the only bowler in the history of the Duleep Trophy to take four wickets in four consecutive balls, achieved feat during North Zone vs East Zone match

#Auqib Nabi made his debut for J&K in List A on September 23, 2018

#Auqib Nabi made his First Class debut on January 3, 2020, against Jharkhand, in Ranchi

Being the second-highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, Auqib Nabi has a bright chance of representing the India national cricket team in the near future, if he stays consistent for the entire Ranji Trophy 2025-26. The player is yet to be picked by an IPL team, but that's only a matter of time if he performs similarly.

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