Match Reports
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Ranji Trophy 2026-27 officially got underway on 11 October 2026 with a riveting opening round of fixtures that concluded on 14 October 2026. This initial block of red-ball matches laid a highly competitive foundation across all four Elite divisions and the Plate group. Here’s a summary of the Round 1 of India’s premier domestic tournament.
Elite Group A
Uttar Pradesh vs Bihar (Uttar Pradesh won by an innings and 267 runs) Uttar Pradesh dominated from the outset, compiling a massive 540 before bundling Bihar out for 141 and 132 after enforcing the follow-on. Opener Madhav Kaushik anchored the innings with a majestic 150, whilst Rinku Singh provided excellent support with 112. The Uttar Pradesh bowling unit fired in unison, led by Kartik Yadav and Karan Sharma, who each claimed four-wicket hauls in the first innings, and Zeeshan Ansari, who took four wickets in the second. This comprehensive victory earned Uttar Pradesh a maximum of 7 points (including a bonus point), whilst Bihar concluded the round with zero points.
Goa vs Baroda (Baroda won by an innings and 135 runs) Baroda delivered a flawless performance, declaring their sole innings at a monumental 472/8. They were led by captain Atit Sheth, who fell agonisingly short of a century on 99, before bowling Goa out for 199 and 138. The victory was engineered by a clinical spin-bowling display, with Bhargav Bhatt and Mahesh Pithiya both claiming nine-wicket match hauls to slice through the Goan batting line-up twice. This emphatic innings victory earned Baroda 7 points, leaving Goa at the bottom of the table with no points.
Vidarbha vs Puducherry (Vidarbha won by 160 runs) Vidarbha built a commanding platform by scoring 428 runs in their first innings, spearheaded by captain Akshay Wadkar’s exceptional 198 and Yash Rathod's 134. After setting Puducherry a target of 291 on the final day, left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey took 4/29, skittling the visitors for 130. Vidarbha secured 6 points for the outright win, whilst Puducherry failed to open their account.
Jammu & Kashmir vs Madhya Pradesh (Match Drawn - Madhya Pradesh took 1st innings lead) The round's most dramatic encounter unfolded in Srinagar, where Madhya Pradesh placed the defending champions under immense pressure after scoring 196 and declaring at 249/6 in their second innings. Madhya Pradesh captain Shubham Sharma was named Player of the Match, hitting a resilient 79 on the first day, followed by an unbeaten 106 in the second innings. Chasing a steep target of 326, Jammu & Kashmir collapsed to 12/5. However, a gritty lower-order rearguard, combined with inclement weather and fading light, saved them from defeat. Madhya Pradesh secured 3 points for the first-innings lead, whilst Jammu & Kashmir managed to escape with 1 point.
Elite Group B
Hyderabad vs Tripura (Hyderabad won by an innings and 40 runs) Under the captaincy of Indian speedster Mohd Siraj, Hyderabad made a resounding opening statement. They bowled Tripura out for 134 and 120, whilst declaring their own sole innings at 294. Tanay Thyagarajan took nine wickets across the match, and Aniketh Reddy secured a five-wicket haul in the first innings, comfortably handing Hyderabad a maximum of 7 points, including a bonus point. Tripura went home empty-handed, though a bright spot for the visitors was Sandip Sarkar, who took an impressive 8/96.
Saurashtra vs Chhattisgarh (Match Drawn - Saurashtra took 1st innings lead) Saurashtra posted 392 runs and restricted Chhattisgarh to 312 to secure a vital first-innings lead. Prerak Mankar scored 129, whilst all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja put on a vintage display with a fine century and three wickets to anchor his side's performance. Saurashtra then capitalised further, reaching 229/1 declared in their second innings, courtesy of an unbeaten 127 from Chirag Jani. For taking the first-innings honours in a drawn encounter, Saurashtra earned 3 points, whilst Chhattisgarh settled for 1 point.
Punjab vs Assam (Match Drawn - Punjab took 1st innings lead) The spotlight belonged to fast bowler Umesh Yadav, who marked a dream debut for Punjab after an 18-year stint with Vidarbha. He picked up a spectacular five-wicket haul (5/70) on his red-ball return, restricting Assam to 373 despite skipper Denish Das's 103 and Sibsankar Roy's unbeaten 143. Punjab's batting line-up was bolstered by 19-year-old Vihaan Malhotra’s century on his first-class debut, alongside hundreds from Salil Arora and Emanjot Singh Chahal, allowing them to pile on a massive 478/6 declared. Assam dug in resolutely during their second innings, weathering the final day to reach 157/6 at the close of play. The stalemate awarded Punjab 3 points for their 105-run first-innings cushion, leaving Assam with 1 point.
Andhra vs Karnataka (Match Drawn - Andhra took 1st innings lead) A thrilling captaincy debut unfolded for 23-year-old Smaran Ravichandran, who single-handedly rescued Karnataka from a catastrophic 22/4 by smashing a gritty, under-pressure century (126). Despite his heroics guiding Karnataka to 274, Andhra took total control by replying with a substantial 418, courtesy of a century from Seeram Rahul, even as Shikhar Shetty took a six-wicket haul for Karnataka. Karnataka found themselves on the back foot in the second innings, but veteran Karun Nair stood tall with an unbeaten 155 to salvage the match and set a target of 194. Andhra finished at 104/4, resulting in a draw. Andhra took home 3 points for their clinical first-innings lead, whilst a resilient Karnataka pocketed 1 point.
Elite Group C
Bengal vs Delhi (Bengal won by 9 wickets) Bengal stamped their authority comfortably, knocking off a target of 89 runs with nine wickets to spare. Delhi were bowled out for 240 in their first innings due to a four-wicket haul from veteran Mohammed Shami. Bengal's dominant position was established by a powerhouse first-innings batting display, featuring dynamic centuries from wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel and Sudip Kumar Gharami, as they amassed 429. This was despite Ayush Badoni’s five-wicket haul, which he followed up with an 85-run knock in the second innings to help Delhi post 277 and set a target of 89. Bengal secured 6 points for the comprehensive victory, whilst Delhi walked away with zero points.
Gujarat vs Odisha (Gujarat won by 10 wickets) Odisha scored 324, courtesy of opener Gourav Choudhary’s 137-run knock. In reply, young Vedant Trivedi’s 108 propelled Gujarat to 439. Odisha were later bundled out for just 161 in their second innings, following a five-wicket haul from Siddharth Desai. This set Gujarat a modest target of just 47 runs, which they chased down with all 10 wickets in hand. The clinical bonus-point triumph earned Gujarat a maximum of 7 points, leaving Odisha at the bottom of the group with zero points.
Maharashtra vs Services (Maharashtra won by 127 runs) Led by Prithvi Shaw, Maharashtra put up 333, with Ankit Bawne scoring 118. Services could manage only 227 in response, as Hitesh Walunj finished with 5/51. The match intensified when Maharashtra were bowled out for just 141, owing to a five-wicket haul by Arjun Sharma for Services, setting a target of 248 runs. However, Maharashtra successfully defended the total on the final day, bundling out Services for just 120, courtesy of Vicky Ostwal’s five-wicket haul. Maharashtra walked away with 6 valuable points for the outright win, whilst Services pocketed no points.
Jharkhand vs Kerala (Match Drawn - Jharkhand took 1st innings lead) Jharkhand put on a batting masterclass to post a mammoth 587 runs, featuring centuries from Aditya Singh and Shikhar Mohan, which placed the visitors under scoreboard pressure from the outset. Kerala fought back resolutely, managing a fighting 395, buoyed by a century from Abhishek Nair, to escape the immediate threat of a follow-on. Jharkhand's bowlers pushed hard, reducing Kerala to 60/2 in the final session, but time ultimately ran out. Jharkhand claimed 3 points for their massive first-innings lead, whilst a stubborn Kerala side opened their account with 1 point.
Elite Group D
Mumbai vs Chandigarh (Mumbai won by an innings and 155 runs) Mumbai laid down a terrifying marker at the Wankhede Stadium, posting a total of 429 before enforcing the follow-on and crushing Chandigarh. The headline moment belonged to speedster Tushar Deshpande, who ripped through Chandigarh’s first innings with a spectacular hat-trick and a five-wicket haul. Chandigarh were bowled out for just 78 and 196, allowing Mumbai to walk away with a maximum of 7 points, including a bonus point.
Haryana vs Himachal Pradesh (Haryana won by 7 wickets) Haryana staged a brilliant turnaround to secure a comprehensive victory. After Himachal Pradesh posted 253 on the back of Akash Vasisht’s unbeaten 113, Haryana managed to take a narrow lead with 296 on the board. Himachal were subsequently bowled out for just 113 in their second innings, giving Haryana a target of just 71. Haryana chased this down comfortably with seven wickets to spare, earning a well-deserved win.
Rajasthan vs Tamil Nadu (Match Drawn - Rajasthan took 1st innings lead) Rajasthan laid a rock-solid foundation behind a brilliant century from Karan Lamba (113) to post 363. Tamil Nadu pushed hard in response, scoring 274, but Rajasthan bowler Ajay Singh Kukna turned the game on its head. He bagged a spectacular five-wicket haul to ensure Rajasthan clinched a crucial first-innings lead. Rajasthan then aggressively declared their second innings at 192/6 to set a target of 282, but the match ended in a stalemate. This left Rajasthan with 3 valuable points and Tamil Nadu with 1 point.
Railways vs Uttarakhand (Match Drawn - Uttarakhand took 1st innings lead) Railways put up 278 on the back of Vivek Singh’s 112. Uttarakhand responded with a massive lead, driven by Saurabh Rawat's 107, as they posted 470. In their second innings, Railways fought well and scored 272/4 to end the game in a draw. Consequently, Uttarakhand claimed 3 points, whilst Railways secured 1 point.
RANJI TROPHY ELITE ROUND 1 RESULTS
Plate Group
Manipur vs Mizoram (Manipur won by 3 wickets) A sensational final-day rescue act unfolded as Manipur successfully hunted down a tricky target of 228 runs. Mizoram had placed themselves in a position of strength after managing scores of 183 and 295, leaving Manipur reeling at a perilous 52/5 during the chase. However, 20-year-old Pheiroijam Jotin played the innings of his life, hitting an incredible, unbeaten maiden century (105*) to anchor an unbelievable 3-wicket win. This fighting performance earned Manipur 6 valuable points, whilst Mizoram opened with zero.
Sikkim vs Meghalaya (Match Drawn - Meghalaya took 1st innings lead) An intense battle wrapped up in a draw in Rangpo. Meghalaya placed themselves in command initially by piling on a massive 395 runs in response to Sikkim’s 245. This was powered entirely by a splendid century from Jaskirat Singh (127), ensuring they pocketed a vital 150-run first-innings cushion. Sikkim refused to go down easily in their second essay; all-rounder Gurinder Singh stepped up for his side with a flawless, unbeaten century (100*) to safely steer them to 291/7 by the close of play. Meghalaya secured 3 points for their first-innings advantage, whilst Sikkim collected 1 point.
