Ranji Trophy is the key domestic tournament in India. It gives an opportunity for the youngsters to showcase their talent to the world. The 2015/2016 Ranji Trophy season many batsmen have performed well to get a call for the Indian team selection.
Here we look at the top 5 leading runs scorer in Ranji Trophy 2015/2016.
1. Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer is the leading runs scorer in Ranji Trophy 2015/2016 season. He plays for Mumbai. In 8 matches, he scored 930 runs. He has an outstanding average of 71.53 with best score of 200 against Punjab. He has 3 centuries and 4 half-centuries to his name. He is an excellent right-hand batsman who gave Mumbai quick fire starts so that other batsmen could capitalize into big scores. His contributions helped Mumbai reach the knockout rounds as Mumbai finished top of Group B. He was one of highest runs scorer in the Ranji Trophy last year too.
2. ID Singh
ID Singh is another young right-handed batsman who had a great season for Jammu and Kashmir. He has played 8 matches and scored 773 runs. He has an average of 59.09 with the best score of 127 against Saurashtra. He has 3 centuries and 2 half-centuries to his name. His performance stood out as the Jammu and Kashmir team were not able to perform 7th in Group C. ID Singh really makes the batting look easy.
3. Swapnil Asnodkar
Swapnil Asnodkar another talented right-handed batsmen performed exceptionally well for Goa. He played 8 matches and scored 762 runs. He has an average of 58.61 with the best score of 232 against Tripura. He has 3 centuries and 3 half-centuries to his name. He is the backbone of the Goa batting and led from the front with the bat, but Goa failed to reach the knockout round. He played some excellent knocks in the tournament, but the other batsmen could give support to him. Goa finished 6th in Group C
4. Robin Uthappa
Robin Uthappa has been the consistent performer in Ranji Trophy. He played some brilliant knocks for Karnataka in this season but could not help them to retain their title. He played 8 matches and scored 759 runs. He has an average of 58.38 with a best score of 160 against Delhi. He has scored 3 centuries and 3 fifties to his name. He showed the class of playing the fast and spin bowling. He attacked the opposition bowling. He has been in and out of the Indian team. His performance in this year’s season for the defending was a treat to watch despite defending champions not reaching the knockout rounds. He is powerful right handed batsmen who can destroy any bowling attack on its day.
5. RS Paliwal
RS Paliwal was one of the key batsmen for Services in this year’s Ranji Trophy season. He played 8 matches and scored 753 runs. He has an average of 68.45 with the best score of 203 against Tripura. He scored 4 centuries and 2 half-centuries to his name. Despite his team not reaching the quarter-final stage, he showed class and skills to play on tough Indian pitches which would help the spinners. He is a right-handed batsman. His defense technique is solid and can bat for long hours according to the team’s need.