The IPL 2026 auction is coming up fast on December 16, and you can feel the energy as domestic players fight to stand out. On Monday in Lahli, a young spinner from Services didn’t just catch a few eyes, he stole the show. Amit Shukla, just 22, bowled the kind of spell that makes people sit up and take notice. He grabbed eight wickets in an innings, a performance that’s now the best ever by a Services bowler in Ranji Trophy history.

A Spell That Changed the Match

Let’s talk about that spell for a second. Shukla finished with 8 for 27, and his control was unreal. 5 wickets in a row, not a single run given up, he bowled five straight maidens to complete his five-for. Lahli usually helps the bowlers, sure, but this was all about Shukla’s skill and relentless pressure.

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