3 best off-spinners in Indian domestic cricket currently

India is known to be a land of spinners in international cricket. From Bishan Singh Bedi and Anil Kumble to Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin, the Indian team has produced some of the finest spinners to ever grace the beautiful game and dominating with a red cherry in their hands. 

A void is being felt since legendary Ashwin bid adieu to the game. Since then, there is a need for a quality off spinner who can dominate the game for the coming years for the Indian team and carry the mantle forward. On that note, here are the three the best spinners in the Indian domestic circuit, who are also in a great run of form and can bat a bit as well, just like Ashwin.

3 Best off-spinners in Indian domestic cricket

3. Mayank Mishra

Mayank Mishra, a left-arm orthodox spinner, has quietly become one of the more consistent performers in India’s red-ball and white-ball domestic competitions. Mishra, representing Uttarakhand, has steadily built his reputation as one of the most promising spin talents.

In 41 first-class matches, the left-arm spinner has taken 175 wickets at an impressive average of 23.75. Having made his debut in November 2018, the spinner has added various assets in his guile and has been making impressive strides in domestic cricket. 

This year’s Ranji Trophy season was a historic one for him, picking up a staggering 59 wickets, at an average of 17.69 in just 16 innings. His performance propelled Uttarakhand to the semifinals of India's premium domestic tournament. If he continues the same way, the door to the Indian Test team might not far away.

2. Tanush Kotian

Tanush Kotian, a young off-spinner, has made waves with his impressive performances for Mumbai. Kotian’s rise through the ranks has been marked by his clever variations and calm demeanour under pressure.

Kotian’s ability to combine control with flight and dip has made him particularly effective in limited-overs formats. In T20 and List A cricket, he often bowls in the middle overs to stem the flow of runs and pick up vital dismissals.

In 44 first-class matches, the Mumbai spinner has picked up 131 wickets at an average of 27.48, including three five-wicket hauls and eight four-wicket hauls. His 2023-24 season with Mumbai is widely considered as one of the best seasons for an all-rounder, picking up 29 wickets at an average of 16.96, while also scoring 502 runs with the bat, to earn the Player of the Tournament award for Mumbai and help them win the tournament.

1. Saransh Jain

Saransh Jain, the off-spinning all-rounder, has consistently dominated domestic cricket whenever given the ball. Representing Madhya Pradesh, he has been one of the most prolific wicket-takers in the Ranji Trophy and other domestic tournaments.

What sets Saransh apart is his ability to combine flight, dip, and sharp turn. The 32-year-old off-spinner has taken 181 wickets at an average of 26.95 in 52 first-class matches, including 10 five-wicket hauls as well.

Even in the ongoing season, he was in tremendous form, picking up 30 wickets in just seven matches, with an impressive bowling average of 20.43, much better than his career average. He was also a handy performer with the bat, scoring crucial runs and often standing between the opposition and win with his marauding blade.

Not just Ranji; he had started his 2025-26 season with a bang in the Duleep Trophy, playing for the eventualy winners Central Zone. In two matches played, he picked up 16 wickets while also scoring two half-centuries.