Sunrisers Hyderabad leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari concluded the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 season as the joint third-highest wicket-taker, showcasing impressive form ahead of the upcoming IPL season. Representing Uttar Pradesh, Ansari claimed 21 wickets across eight matches, demonstrating exceptional control and effectiveness in the middle overs.
Ansari's performance was marked by his economy rate of just 4.62 per over and a strong bowling average of 16.52. He registered two four-wicket hauls during the tournament, consistently breaking partnerships and restricting the opposition's scoring rate. His successful domestic campaign provides a significant boost to his confidence and highlights his readiness to contribute to the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad in the IPL.
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“Ansari, who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, picked up a couple of four-wicket hauls in the season and was especially effective in the middle overs, regularly breaking partnerships and restricting scoring.”
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The leg-spinner has shown promise in previous domestic seasons and also impressed during his appearances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, this season was his most impactful run yet.
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“Ansari, who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, picked up a couple of four-wicket hauls in the season and was especially effective in the middle overs, regularly breaking partnerships and restricting scoring.”