The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match between Maharashtra and Goa was played on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Dr. Soni Stadium in Jaipur. What unfolded in this match defied all expectations. Ramakrishna Ghosh, playing for Maharashtra, delivered a magical spell that left the cricketing world stunned. His bowling performance in this List A match was truly exceptional and rarely seen. Maharashtra captain Ruturaj Gaikwad handed the final over to Ramakrishna Ghosh, and he created a sensation.
Ramkrishna Ghosh bowled a maiden over in the last over of the Vijay Hazare Trophy match
The match against Goa was almost slipping away from Maharashtra's grasp. Goa needed only 6 runs in the last over, but Ramkrishna Ghosh bowled a maiden over, securing a thrilling 5-run victory for Maharashtra. Ramkrishna's bowling performance is now being widely praised. In this match, Ramkrishna took 1 wicket for Maharashtra, conceding only 35 runs in 10 overs. He also bowled two maiden overs during his spell.
Winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Maharashtra team set a target of 250 runs. In reply, chasing the target, the Goa team needed only 11 runs in the last three overs, but Ramakrishna Ghosh turned the match around with his bowling. Ghosh, who created a sensation in the final over for Maharashtra, had also bowled the 48th over of the innings, which he bowled as a maiden. Goa managed to score five runs in the 49th over, but in the final over, Ramakrishna bowled another maiden, creating a sensation in the cricketing world.
Will Ramakrishna play for CSK in IPL 2026?
Ramakrishna Ghosh, who created a sensation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, is part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). CSK retained the bowler at his base price of 30 lakh rupees. It is hoped that the CSK management has taken notice of his performance, as Ramakrishna Ghosh has not yet had the opportunity to make his IPL debut.
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