Tushar Deshpande produced a remarkable bowling performance for Mumbai, claiming a hat-trick against Chandigarh in their Ranji Trophy Elite 2026-27 Group D match at the Wankhede Stadium on October 12. The right-arm pacer dismissed three batters in consecutive deliveries, giving Mumbai a significant advantage after posting a commanding first-innings total.

Deshpande completed his hat-trick during the 11th over of Chandigarh’s innings, sending back Arjun Azad, Shivam Bhambri and Dipender Kush. His impressive spell put Chandigarh under immediate pressure as the visitors attempted to respond to Mumbai’s total of 429 runs. Arjun Azad was the first victim, caught by Sylvester D’Souza for 20 off 33 deliveries. Deshpande then clean-bowled Shivam Bhambri for a first-ball duck before Dipender Kush was caught by Yashasvi Jaiswal without scoring.

The three consecutive dismissals highlighted Deshpande’s accuracy and ability to exploit the opposition’s vulnerabilities. At the time of writing, Tushar Deshpande had claimed four wickets, having also dismissed Rohit Dhanda, who scored 48 runs. His breakthrough gave Mumbai further control over the contest, while Raj Bawa remained at the crease following the hat-trick.

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Mumbai had built a strong foundation with a total of 429 all out in 136.5 overs, scoring at 3.14 runs per over. Siddhesh Lad was the leading contributor, scoring 86 off 192 balls, while Musheer Khan made 65 from 149 deliveries.

Tanush Kotian added 58 off 91 balls, and Mohit Avasthi contributed 56 from 119 deliveries. Ayush Mhatre scored 48, while Shams Mulani chipped in with 39 runs. Deshpande also made a valuable contribution with the bat, scoring 44 off 47 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes.

Earlier Tushar Deshpande hit crucial 44(47) with the bat at 9. 🔥

Now with a hattrick he’s having a bowling stat of 5/15, will easily pick 2-3 more wickets. 💥

I’m saying it again that Tushar should be in India’s Test scheme of things. He can do a terrific job at 8 like Cummins does for AUS. https://t.co/LKecgAJPme

— Pratyush Halder (@pratyush_no7) October 12, 2026

For Chandigarh, Rohit Dhanda and Raj Bawa picked up four wickets apiece. However, Mumbai’s substantial first-innings score provided their bowlers with a strong platform to put the opposition under pressure. Deshpande has represented Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. Across 53 IPL matches, he has taken 55 wickets, with best figures of 4/27.

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His most successful IPL campaign came in 2023, when he claimed 21 wickets in 16 matches for Chennai Super Kings. He followed that with 17 wickets in 13 matches in 2024. Representing Rajasthan Royals in 2025, he picked up nine wickets in 10 matches before taking four wickets in seven appearances during the 2026 season.

His hat-trick against Chandigarh adds another memorable achievement to his domestic career and strengthens Mumbai’s position in their Ranji Trophy campaign.