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Who has taken the most wickets in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history? Saurashtra’s Jaydev Unadkat is the competition’s all-time leading wicket-taker. He reached 121 wickets against Delhi in Ahmedabad in the 2025-26 season, passing Siddarth Kaul’s record of 120. Piyush Chawla (113), Lukman Meriwala (108) and CV Milind (107) complete the top five.
Most Wickets in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Top 5
| Rank | Bowler | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaydev Unadkat | 121 |
| 2 | Siddarth Kaul | 120 |
| 3 | Piyush Chawla | 113 |
| 4 | Lukman Meriwala | 108 |
| 5 | CV Milind | 107 |
1. Jaydev Unadkat: 121 wickets
The Saurashtra left-arm seamer took the record with the wicket of Nitish Rana against Delhi at the Narendra Modi Stadium, finishing with 1 for 22. It was his 121st Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy wicket, in his 83rd match, although Saurashtra lost the game by 10 runs.
2. Siddarth Kaul: 120 wickets
Punjab pacer Siddarth Kaul held the all-time record with 120 wickets until Unadkat passed him in the 2025-26 season.
3. Piyush Chawla: 113 wickets
Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla, who represented Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, is the most successful spinner in the competition’s history with 113 wickets. He was the first bowler to the 90-wicket mark in the tournament. Read more on his retirement after a two-decade career.
4. Lukman Meriwala: 108 wickets
Baroda left-arm seamer Lukman Meriwala has 108 wickets and one of the best averages among the leading wicket-takers.
5. CV Milind: 107 wickets
Left-arm seamer Chama Milind completes the top five with 107 wickets.
See also the most runs in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the full Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy winners list and the Vijay Hazare Trophy winners list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jaydev Unadkat is the leading wicket-taker in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history. He reached 121 wickets in the 2025-26 season, passing Siddarth Kaul’s 120.
Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla is third on the all-time list with 113 wickets, the most by a spinner.
Sources
- India TV (December 2025): Jaydev Unadkat creates history in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Zee News (December 2025): Jaydev Unadkat breaks all-time record in SMAT, surpasses Siddarth Kaul
- Cricket.one (November 2025): Unadkat tops all-time Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy chart
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