# Nachiket Bhute leads Vidarbha pace in Ranji Trophy

> Nachiket Bhute's 14 wickets help Vidarbha edge Ranji Trophy 2026-27 match against Goa.
- Title: Nachiket Bhute leads Vidarbha pace in Ranji Trophy · Sportstar
- Summary: Nachiket Bhute's 14 wickets help Vidarbha edge Ranji Trophy 2026-27 match against Goa. Nachiket Bhute took 14 wickets in Ranji Trophy 2026-27, earning…
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- Author: Aditya Padinjat
- Published: 2026-10-29T13:18:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nachiket bhute, vidarbha, ranji trophy, goa, india a, pace bowling, cricket, sports
## Ranji Trophy 2026-27
Nachiket Bhute took 14 wickets in Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season.
## Goa's collapse
Goa lost 35 for four early in their match against Vidarbha.
## Bhute's bowling
Bhute took five wickets in Goa's first innings with both new and old balls.
## Bhute's strategy
Bhute focused on getting the ball close to stumps to force batters to play.
## Team support
Bhute works with India A player Yash Thakur and Vidarbha teammates.
## Bhute's call-up
Bhute was called up to India A for recent red-ball matches against Australia A.
## Bhute's performance
Bhute took 29 wickets in seven games last season with an average of 18.10.
## Bhute's focus
Bhute follows process without getting caught up in match outcomes.
## Key takeaway

Nachiket Bhute took 14 wickets in Ranji Trophy 2026-27, earning Vidarbha a lead in pace bowling.