Match Reports
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The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season delivered another captivating round of red-ball cricket across the country. Contested from October 18 to 21, Round 2 saw teams aiming to secure valuable momentum early in the tournament. Here is a summary of all the action that unfolded. Elite Group A Uttar Pradesh vs Goa (Uttar Pradesh won by 68 runs) Uttar Pradesh secured their second consecutive victory of the season to kick-off their season on a positive note. Batting first, the hosts posted 202 courtesy of a spectacular 118* from Rinku Singh to recover from a top-order collapse, while Goa's leg-spinner Yash Kasvankar took an impressive 5/86. Zeeshan Ansari's clinical 5/45 then restricted Goa to 164 to give the hosts a crucial lead of 38 runs. In the 2nd innings, Captain Aryan Juyal anchored Uttar Pradesh with a steady 74 before Kasvankar picked up another fifer to complete his perfect 10-wicket-haul in the match. Chasing 236, Goa's batting line-up collapsed from a comfortable position to 167 all out against Kartik Yadav's match-winning spell of 5/37. Uttar Pradesh secured 6 points, while Goa left empty-handed.
SCORECARD Baroda vs Bihar (Baroda won by 10 wickets) Baroda maintained their flawless tournament run with a thoroughly dominant ten-wicket victory over Bihar at the Reliance Cricket Ground in Vadodara. Bihar chose to bat first but crumbled to only 166. Baroda capitalised heavily, replying with a massive 1st innings total of 416 led by Priyanshu Moliya’s excellent 132. Facing a daunting deficit, Bihar could only manage 251 as Bhargav Bhatt starred for Baroda with a terrific 6/53. Baroda registered a thumping 10-wicket victory and thus sealed a bonus-point victory to secure 7 maximum points.
SCORECARD Jammu & Kashmir vs Vidarbha (Vidarbha won by 3 wickets) A thriller unfolded at the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar, where Vidarbha survived a batting collapse to edge past defending champions J&K. After the hosts posted 260, Vidarbha secured a vital 1st innings lead by replying with 305 helped by a Ravikumar Samarth’s composed 143. Vidarbha’s bowling unit then skittled the hosts for just 123 in their 2nd innings as Nachiket Bhute was the chief architect with 5/48, leaving Vidarbha with a target of 79 to win. However, J&K's bowlers unleashed a spirited comeback, reducing Vidarbha to 26 for 6. A gritty, ice-cool lower-order recovery led by Harsh Dubey’s 22* saved the day, pulling off a dramatic win to bag 6 points for Vidarbha.
SCORECARD Puducherry vs Madhya Pradesh (Match Drawn - Madhya Pradesh took 1st innings lead) Put into bat first, Madhya Pradesh put up a competitive 345 on the board in the 1st innings on the back of Captain and Player of the Match Rajat Patidar’s 122. Puducherry's response collapsed to a modest 177, handing a massive lead to the visitors. Forced to follow on, Puducherry displayed a much tighter batting display in their second 2nd innings, grinding out 98/1 before the captains shook hands on the final day. Madhya Pradesh safely secured 3 points for their first-innings advantage, while Puducherry secured 1 point to open their tally in the season.
SCORECARD Elite Group B
Andhra vs Hyderabad (Hyderabad won by 267 runs) Hyderabad registered their second consecutive victory with a controlled performance at Mulapadu. Batting first, Hyderabad posted 275 and backed it up with a commanding 2nd innings declaration at 306/7, powered by a brilliant unbeaten 123* from Kodimela Himateja. Set a target of 398, Andhra's batting line-up collapsed for 130 on the final day to Hyderabad’s bowling effort. Left-arm spinner Tanay Thyagarajan emerged as the Player of the Match for picking 5/53 in the 1st innings and 6/35 in the 2nd innings to sum-up a fruitful outing. Hyderabad comfortably registered 6 points for the outright win.
Punjab vs Chhattisgarh (Punjab won by 7 wickets)
Punjab’s dominant victory was asserted by their 1st innings foundation which was laid by India under-19 player and current Punjab Captain Uday Saharan, who slammed a resilient 161 to power the hosts to a formidable 456. Dharmendrasinh Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers for Chhattisgarh with a seven-wicket-haul. In response, Chhattisgarh collapsed to 206 under a skillful spell from spinner Harpreet Brar, who secured figures of 7/56. Following on, Chhattisgarh fought back hard to compile 335, setting Punjab a nominal target of 86. Punjab chased it down comfortably for the loss of three wickets to secure 6 valuable points. SCORECARD
Assam vs Tripura (Assam won by 9 wickets)
Assam put up a comprehensive display at home to secure their first outright win of the season. Sent in to bat first, the hosts posted 334 to establish the foundation. In response, Tripura were bowled out for just 62 runs in their 1st innings owing to a comprehensive bowling effort from Assam. Facing a daunting deficit of 272 runs, Tripura Captain Mura Singh fought a lone battle with a counter-attacking knock of 161 to guide Tripura to 307 after having asked to follow-on. However, the effort went in vain as Assam knocked off the 36-run target en route to 6 vital points.
SCORECARD Karnataka vs Saurashtra (Match Drawn - Saurashtra took 1st innings lead)
A highly anticipated heavyweight clash concluded in a draw, with Saurashtra walking away with the crucial 1st innings advantage. Karnataka posted a competitive 342 courtesy of Manvanth Kumar’s fighting 135, while Parth Bhut was the star with the ball for Saurashtra with figures of 5/89. Saurashtra managed to squeeze past that total by responding with 349, courtesy of half-centuries from Chirag Jani and Harvik Desai. A notable performance from Karnataka came from fast-bowler Vidwath Kaverappa who finished with 4/57. For taking the first-innings honours in a drawn encounter, Saurashtra earned 3 points, whilst Karnataka settled for 1 point.
Elite Group C
Services vs Bengal (Bengal won by 60 runs)
Bengal clinched their second consecutive victory in a low-scoring thriller in Delhi. Batting first, Bengal posted 184 anchored by Captain Abhimanyu Easwaran’s steady 56, before Shahbaz Ahmed and Aamir Gani claimed four wickets each to bundle Services out for 122. Despite Rahul Singh’s magnificent five-wicket haul restricting Bengal to 146 in the 2nd innings, the visitors’ attack responded by dismissing Services for 148 to seal a 60-run win and secure 6 vital points. Shahbaz Ahmed was awarded the Player of the Match for his 7-wicket haul in the match.
Kerala vs Odisha (Kerala won by an innings and 36 runs)
Kerala produced a dominant display to secure an outright innings victory in Thiruvananthapuram. After dismissing Odisha for 225, Kerala piled on a monumental 404 to seize control, powered by veteran Sachin Baby’s resilient 112 and a blazing 139* from Mohammed Azharuddeen. Having asked Odisha to follow-on with a lead of 179 runs, Jalaj Saxena - the 4th highest wicket-taker in Ranji Trophy history showcased his mastery by picking 5/34. The visitors could only manage 143 in their 2nd innings handing Kerala 7 points which included a bonus point. SCORECARD
Delhi vs Gujarat (Match Drawn - Delhi took 1st innings lead)
A comprehensive batting exhibition unfolded in the nation’s capital, where Delhi built a monumental foundation by declaring their 1st innings at 648/6. The mammoth total was engineered by a masterful 217 from Captain Ayush Badoni, alongside an intentful 199 from Priyansh Arya, who fell short of what could have been his maiden double-century in first-class cricket. Gujarat responded with resilience, scoring 479 runs courtesy of a fighting 123 from Manan Hingrajia. Hrithik Shokeen was the star with the ball for the hosts with a brilliant five-wicket-haul. Despite Delhi enforcing the follow-on, time ran out as Gujarat finished at 15/1 on the final evening to secure a draw. Delhi took home 3 points for their first-innings lead, while a gritty Gujarat walked away with 1 point.
Maharashtra vs Jharkhand (Match Drawn - Maharashtra took 1st innings lead)
Another contest that saw runs being piled as Maharashtra dictated the pace to secure crucial points based on their first-innings lead. Jharkhand posted a strong 338 in their 1st innings, but the home side posted a mammoth 527/5, courtesy of brilliant centuries from Ankit Bawne (169) and Digvijay Patil (148) alongside a steady hand from skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (101). Jharkhand batted resolutely into the final day’s afternoon to reach 335/6 on the back of Shikhar Mohan’s 127, before hands were shaken, leaving Maharashtra with 3 points and Jharkhand with 1 point.
SCORECARD Elite Group D
Haryana vs Chandigarh (Haryana won by an innings and 24 runs
Haryana controlled the game from start to finish on a helpful Lahli surface, wrapping up a comprehensive victory. Bowling first, the Haryana attack bowled disciplined lines to dismiss Chandigarh for 103 before replying with a solid 245 to establish a solid lead. Being asked to follow on, Chandigarh faltered yet again in their second innings against a sharp bowling performance, eventually getting bowled out for 118 to hand Haryana an innings-and-24-run win. Player of the Match Nishant Sindhu spearheaded the clinical victory by claiming stellar figures of 6/27 in the 2nd innings, backing his vital 92-run knock from Haryana’s 1st innings to help his team earn a maximum of 7 points for their outright victory. SCORECARD Himachal Pradesh vs Mumbai (Mumbai won by an innings and 97 runs)
A batting masterclass took center stage in Bilaspur as Mumbai continued their clinical run with a second consecutive bonus-point victory. Mumbai scored a mountain of runs by declaring their 1st innings at a monumental 528/8, anchored by a majestic 154 from Sarfaraz Khan and a stellar 117 from Akash Anand. In reply, Himachal Pradesh were bowled out for 140 - thanks to another impressive spell by Tushar Deshpande (4/46). After being asked to follow-on, Himachal Pradesh showed gritty lower-order resistance on the final day through Vaibhav Kalta (63) and Pukhraj Mann (50), but they couldn't overcome the massive deficit. Right-arm quick Mohit Avasthi was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai, bagging a commendable 5/44 to bundle the hosts out for 291 and seal a maximum of 7 points for Mumbai. SCORECARD Tamil Nadu vs Uttarakhand (Tamil Nadu won by an innings and 66 runs)
The headline act belonged to Captain Sai Kishore, who spun a web in Chennai with a sensational 2nd innings hat-trick and a magnificent ten-wicket haul in the match. Tamil Nadu dismissed Uttarakhand for a modest 134 before replying with a dominant 313 in the 1st innings, courtesy of a confident 136 from Player of the Match Pradosh Ranjan Paul. Confronted with a 179-run deficit, Uttarakhand's 2nd innings continued to face the relentless spin assault of Sai Kishore, who single-handedly led the charge to bundle out the visitors for 113, wrapping up a comprehensive bonus-point victory for Tamil Nadu. SCORECARD
Rajasthan vs Railways (Match Drawn - Rajasthan took 1st innings lead)
A high-scoring match unfolded in Jaipur, where Rajasthan compiled a massive total of 497 in their 1st innings. It was anchored by Karan Lamba and Sachin Yadav’s marathon and matching knocks of 194. The Railways responded with 338, giving Rajasthan a 159-run lead and prompting the follow-on. However, Railways showed immense grit in their 2nd innings with 103* from Mohammad Saif alongside Eshaan Goyal's steady 57* which guided the visitors to 174/2 before the captains shook hands on the final afternoon. Rajasthan took home 3 points for the lead, while Railways claimed 1 point. SCORECARD Plate Group
Arunachal Pradesh vs Sikkim (Sikkim won by an innings and 328 runs)
Bowling first, Sikkim's Kranthi Kumar picked up 5/20 to restrict Arunachal Pradesh to 121 in the 1st innings. In response, Sikkin built a commanding lead by declaring their innings after piling 572/5, powered by a masterful 151 from Parth Palawat and a solid 146 from Gurinder Singh. Forced to follow on, Arunachal Pradesh were dismissed for 123 against Satyajeet Bachhav's disciplined spell of 5/27. The innings victory earned Sikkim a maximum of 7 points, while Arunachal Pradesh left empty-handed. SCORECARD
Nagaland vs Mizoram (Match Drawn- Mizoram took 1st innings lead)
A match that will be remembered for Chinmay Sutar, who entered the record books with an extraordinary knock of 400* for Mizoram, becoming only the fourth Indian batsman to hit a quadruple century in first-class cricket history. His marathon knock powered Mizoram to a monumental 1st innings declaration of 581/9 in Dimapur. Refusing to back down on home turf, Nagaland responded with immense grit to compile 516, anchored by a resilient 118 from Rongsen Jonathen and 113 by Sedezhalie Rupero. With the game ending in a draw on the final day afternoon, Mizoram safely took home 3 points for their first-innings lead, while Nagaland claimed 1 point. SCORECARD
Meghalaya vs Manipur (Meghalaya won by 3 runs)
A low-scoring thriller unfolded in Shillong, where the hosts held their nerve on the final afternoon. Meghalaya posted a solid 380 in their 1st innings courtesy of a fine 110 from Player of the Match Kevin Christopher in only his second first-class match, while Manipur's Jotin Pheiroijam took an impressive 5/79. Manipur responded with 277 on the back of Karnajit Yumnam’s resilient century before bowling Meghalaya out for 172 in the 2nd innings where Pheiroijam starred again with 4/21. Chasing a target of 276, Manipur fought deep into the final sessions, guided by Karnanjit Yumnam's steady 53 and a fighting 51 from Rex Rajkumar. However, Meghalaya's Abhishek Kumar turned chief architect, bagging 3/64 to break the lower-order resistance and dismiss Manipur for 272 to secure 6 valuable points.
