The right-arm pacer also registered a five-wicket haul as Mumbai took control of the contest and moved closer to a commanding victory. Tushar Deshpande made history on Monday, October 12, by claiming the first hat-trick of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season during Mumbai’s opening match against Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium.
Deshpande became the sixth Mumbai player to claim a hat-trick in the Ranji Trophy. Deshpande’s hat-trick was a landmark moment for the Wankhede Stadium, which has hosted 143 Ranji Trophy matches since its first match in 1974. The 31-year-old’s performance also added to Mumbai’s rich history in India’s premier domestic first-class tournament. His achievement was particularly notable as it was also the first Ranji Trophy hat-trick against Chandigarh, a team that entered the competition in the 2019-20 season. Mumbai had already put themselves in a strong position after posting 429 in their first innings. Deshpande contributed with the bat as well, scoring a useful 44 runs to help the hosts build a substantial total. Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad enforced the follow-on after his side secured a first-innings lead of 351 runs, putting the hosts firmly in control of their season opener.
This was the first hat-trick recorded at the venue in the competition, making it a historic achievement for the Mumbai pacer, according to the supplied statistics.
