Mukesh Kumar and Abid Mushtaq finish as joint-highest wicket-takers in Duleep Trophy 2026

Mukesh Kumar of East Zone and Abid Mushtaq of North Zone ended as the joint-highest wicket-takers in Duleep Trophy 2026. Both pacers claimed 14 wickets across the tournament.

Mukesh took two wickets on the final day of the Duleep Trophy final as East Zone secured the title on first-innings lead. Abid Mushtaq's wickets came primarily in North Zone's league-stage matches.

The pair finished ahead of other leading wicket-takers including Mohammed Shami, who claimed eight wickets in three matches for East Zone.