Top 3 wicket-takers of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 after group stage

Zeeshan Ansari (21 wickets)

Uttar Pradesh spinner Zeeshan Ansari emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the VHT 2025-26 group stage, also finishing with 21 wickets and an exceptional economy rate. 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.

Ansari bowled at an outstanding average of 14.33 and conceded fewer than five runs per over. His best performance came against Chandigarh, where he registered figures of 4/29. With Uttar Pradesh qualifying for the quarter-finals to face Saurashtra, Ansari will be a key weapon in the knockout stages as well.