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

The group stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26 has come to an end, with eight teams securing their spots in the quarter-finals. While the knockout stage promises thrilling contests, the league phase itself showcased several standout individual performances.

Although the tournament largely favoured batters, with high-scoring encounters becoming the norm, a few bowlers managed to rise above the conditions and consistently trouble the batters. Their ability to maintain discipline, adapt to pressure situations, and pick up wickets proved invaluable for their respective teams. Today, CricTracker has a look at the top three wicket-takers after the group stage of the tournament.

Here are top 3 highest wicket-takers of VHT 2025-26 group stage

3. Vasuki Koushik (17 wickets)

Karnataka-born pacer Vasuki Koushik, who moved to Goa ahead of the domestic season, finished as the third-highest wicket-taker in the group stage. The right-arm fast bowler claimed 17 wickets in seven matches at an impressive average of 15.05. Koushik was a consistent performer throughout the group stage, using his accuracy and movement to trouble batters in both the powerplay and middle overs.

His best bowling figures came against Chhattisgarh, where he picked up 4/40. He bowled at a tight economy rate of 3.91 in a batter-dominated tournament, further underlined his effectiveness. Despite Koushik’s excellent individual performances, his side narrowly missed out on qualification for the quarter-finals.