Rahul Chahar Takes Seven Wickets for Surrey in County Championship 2025 Final Round

7-star Rahul Chahar runs through Hampshire on County debut for Surrey, registers best first-class figures

Surrey found themselves on the cusp of their fifth County Championship victory of the 2025 Division One season, with Hampshire needing 33 runs for victory on the final day with just one wicket remaining, riding on Rahul Chahar's best-ever first-class cricket outing.

Rahul Chahar takes seven wickets for Surrey in County Championship 2025 final round

The left-spinner ran through the majority of the Hampshire batting lineup as Surrey chased an unlikely win despite conceding a 101-run lead in the first innings.

Rahul Chahar's Dominant Debut: Nine Wickets in England

Indian bowler Rahul Chahar has made a striking debut in the County Championship in England, taking nine wickets for Surrey against Hampshire. The performance marks a strong return for the player. In the crucial second innings, Chahar’s exceptional bowling saw him claim seven wickets, putting Hampshire in a difficult position. Earlier in the match, he secured two wickets in the first innings. The match is now at a critical juncture, with Hampshir…

Rahul Chahar’s seven-wicket haul leaves Hampshire clinging to Division One survival - The Global Herald

Surrey leg-spinner Rahul Chahar claimed 7-45 as Hampshire were reduced to 148 for 9 while chasing 181 at the Utilita Bowl, leaving the south-coast side

Rahul Chahar seven-for leaves Hampshire dangling over the drop

Hosts left nine down overnight, still 33 runs from the victory they need to avoid relegation

Chahar's seven-for puts Surrey on cusp of win over Hampshire

Rahul Chahar delivered a sensational spell of leg spin to lead Surrey’s fightback at Utilita Bowl, ploughing through Hampshire to leave them on the brink of relegation while collecting his career-best bowling figures. Chahar, in his first Championship appearance, made the most of a turning pitch to take his first-class career-best seven for 45 and see Hampshire collapse from 61 without loss to 148 for nine. The south coast count…