Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Highlights: Bengal, Gujarat and Maharashtra Win as Jammu and Kashmir Secure a Draw

The latest round of Ranji Trophy 2026-27 matches produced several decisive results, with Bengal, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Baroda, Vidarbha and Haryana securing wins across different groups. Manipur also completed a tense chase in the Plate group, while Jammu and Kashmir held on for a draw against Madhya Pradesh after a dramatic collapse.

Gujarat secured a comfortable 10-wicket victory over Odisha, while Bengal began their campaign with a convincing win against Delhi. Maharashtra defeated Services by 127 runs, and Baroda registered an innings-and-135-run triumph over Goa.

Elsewhere, Vidarbha and Haryana completed successful chases, while several matches ended in draws after determined batting performances and weather interruptions limited the possibility of a result.

Gujarat Beat Odisha by 10 Wickets After Siddharth Desai’s Five-Wicket Haul

Gujarat dominated the final day against Odisha in Ahmedabad, with Siddharth Desai leading the bowling attack to set up a comprehensive 10-wicket win.

Odisha resumed their second innings at 119 for 4, holding a narrow lead of just four runs. Desai and Arzan Nagwaswalla dismantled the batting line-up, restricting Odisha to 161. Nagwaswalla finished with three wickets for 33 runs, while Desai's five-wicket haul proved decisive.

With only 47 runs required for victory, Gujarat completed the chase in 9.3 overs without losing a wicket. The result also earned Gujarat a bonus point.

Bengal Start Their Ranji Trophy Campaign With a Win Over Delhi

Bengal opened their Ranji Trophy campaign with a comfortable victory over Delhi, despite a determined innings from Delhi captain Ayush Badoni.

Delhi began the day at 101 for 3 in their second innings but continued to lose wickets and were eventually dismissed for 277. Badoni led the resistance with a fighting 85, but the total was insufficient to prevent defeat.

Pradipta Pramanik claimed three wickets, while Aamir Gani and Sumanta Gupta picked up two wickets each.

Bengal needed just 89 runs to win and reached the target in 15.3 overs. Ankur Paul contributed 38, while captain Abhimanyu Easwaran remained unbeaten on 34 to guide his side home.

Vicky Ostwal Powers Maharashtra to a 127-Run Win

Maharashtra defeated Services by 127 runs in Delhi, with Vicky Ostwal producing a five-wicket haul to headline the bowling performance.

Resuming their second innings at 66 for 5, Maharashtra slipped to 102 for 8 before Rajvardhan Hangargekar's valuable 43 helped them reach 141. The result left Services with a target of 248.

Services struggled to build a meaningful chase as Ostwal, Siddhesh Veer and Hitesh Walunj struck at regular intervals. Veer claimed three wickets for 27 runs, while Walunj returned figures of two for 28.

Services were eventually bowled out for 120, giving Maharashtra a convincing victory.

Baroda Thrash Goa by an Innings and 135 Runs

Baroda produced one of the most emphatic results of the round, defeating Goa by an innings and 135 runs in Panaji.

Goa resumed their second innings at 35 for 1 after being asked to follow on, but their batting order collapsed under pressure. Bhargav Bhatt and Mahesh Pithiya led the attack, bowling Goa out for 138.

Bhatt claimed five wickets in the innings, while Pithiya took four. Both bowlers finished with nine wickets each across the match, underlining their impact on Baroda's dominant performance.

The victory earned Baroda seven points from the match.

Vidarbha Defeat Puducherry by 160 Runs

Vidarbha secured a 160-run victory over Puducherry after setting a target of 291 in their second innings.

Dhruv Shorey and Aman Mokhade contributed half-centuries as Vidarbha declared at 175 for 3, putting the opposition under pressure during the chase.

Puducherry struggled to respond and were dismissed for 130. Harsh Dubey led the bowling effort with four wickets, while Parth Rekhade claimed three for 43 and Aman Mokhade added two for 31.

The collective bowling performance ensured Vidarbha completed a comfortable win.

Haryana Complete Seven-Wicket Victory Over Himachal Pradesh

Haryana defeated Himachal Pradesh by seven wickets after quickly finishing a modest run chase on the fourth day.

Starting the day at 26 for 3 while pursuing a target of 71, Haryana overcame the early setbacks and reached the required total in fewer than 10 overs.

Kanishk Chouhan played an important all-round role during the match, scoring a half-century and taking two wickets. His contribution earned him the Player of the Match award.

Manipur Beat Mizoram in a Tense Three-Wicket Chase

Manipur held their nerve to defeat Mizoram by three wickets in a closely contested Plate group match, thanks to an unbeaten century from Pheiroijam Jotin.

Chasing 228, Manipur resumed the final day at 8 without loss but soon found themselves in trouble at 52 for 5. Mizoram's Khiangte Vanrotlinga and Lalrempuia made early breakthroughs, putting the chase in jeopardy.

Jotin, batting at No. 7, turned the contest around with a 114-run partnership alongside Johnson Singh, who scored 51. Manipur suffered further setbacks after Johnson and L Kishan Singha were dismissed in quick succession, leaving the side at 185 for 7.

Jotin remained composed under pressure and completed the chase with support from Rx Rajkumar, securing a hard-fought victory.

Other Notable Performances From the Ranji Trophy Round

Several other fixtures ended in draws, with individual batting performances and determined lower-order resistance shaping the final day's action.

Karun Nair’s Unbeaten 155 Helps Karnataka Draw With Andhra

Karun Nair delivered a resilient unbeaten 155 as Karnataka's match against Andhra in Vijayawada ended in a draw, with Andhra retaining the first-innings lead.

Karnataka resumed at 176 for 6 and lost two more wickets early in the day. Nair then guided the lower order, helping his side reach 337 for 9 before the innings was declared.

Andhra required 194 for victory but finished at 104 for 4, ensuring the match ended without a decisive result.

Jammu and Kashmir Hold Off Madhya Pradesh After Early Collapse

Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir survived a tense finish to draw against Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar.

Madhya Pradesh captain Shubham Sharma continued his strong performance, remaining unbeaten on 106 as his team declared at 249 for 6. The declaration set Jammu and Kashmir a target of 326.

Madhya Pradesh's bowlers made an immediate impact, reducing the hosts to 12 for 5. Avesh Khan and Aryan Pandey led the early assault, putting Jammu and Kashmir under considerable pressure.

The lower order resisted, while rain and bad light added to the uncertainty. Auqib Nabi remained unbeaten on 30, and Kanhaiya Wadhawan finished on 27 not out after returning following a retirement hurt. Jammu and Kashmir closed at 88 for 7 as the match ended in a draw.

Salil Arora and Emanjot Singh Chahal Score Centuries for Punjab

Punjab secured the first-innings lead in their drawn match against Assam after centuries from Salil Arora and Emanjot Singh Chahal strengthened their batting performance.

Punjab resumed at 287 for 5 and declared at 478 for 6, with both batters reaching three figures.

Assam, trailing by 105 runs, struggled early in their second innings and slipped to 36 for 3. Umesh Yadav and Harpreet Brar caused the initial damage, but Assam's middle order mounted a determined recovery.

The visitors reached 157 for 6 before the match ended in a draw.

Chirag Jani’s Century Headlines Saurashtra’s Draw Against Chhattisgarh

Chirag Jani scored 127 as Saurashtra strengthened their position against Chhattisgarh before the match ended in a draw.

Having secured the first-innings lead, Saurashtra declared their second innings at 229 for 1. Jani and Harvik Desai, who scored 68, combined for an opening partnership of 151 runs.

Ravindra Jadeja was named Player of the Match for his earlier century and three-wicket haul.

Aditya Sarwate Resists as Kerala Draw With Jharkhand

Kerala avoided defeat against Jharkhand despite conceding a substantial first-innings lead.

Jharkhand had posted 587, leaving Kerala under pressure as they resumed at 269 for 6. Aditya Sarwate responded with a determined 95 from 135 balls, while Salman Nizar contributed 43 from 135 deliveries.

Their partnership helped Kerala reach 395 before being bowled out and asked to follow on. Kerala finished their second innings at 60 for 2, with the match ending in a draw.

Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu Share Points After Draw

Rajasthan's second innings featured a patient 84 from Mahipal Lomror, who faced 170 balls as his team declared at 192 for 6.

Tamil Nadu were left with a target of 282 but finished the match at 73 without loss. Sai Sudharsan remained unbeaten on 26 after facing 67 deliveries.

Rajasthan retained the first-innings lead as the contest ended in a draw.

Gurinder Singh’s Century Helps Sikkim Draw Against Meghalaya

Gurinder Singh produced an unbeaten century to help Sikkim hold off Meghalaya in their Plate group encounter.

Sikkim resumed at 44 without loss in their second innings, still trailing by 106 runs. Gurinder anchored the batting effort with an unbeaten 100 from 160 balls, while Parth Palawat added a valuable 66.

Their contributions helped Sikkim withstand Meghalaya's challenge and secure a draw.

Conclusion

The latest Ranji Trophy 2026-27 round featured dominant bowling displays, successful run chases and several determined batting performances. Gujarat, Bengal, Maharashtra, Baroda, Vidarbha and Haryana recorded victories, while Manipur completed a pressure-filled chase against Mizoram.

Among the standout individual efforts were Siddharth Desai and Vicky Ostwal's five-wicket hauls, Karun Nair's unbeaten 155 and Pheiroijam Jotin's match-winning century. Jammu and Kashmir also showed resilience to secure a draw against Madhya Pradesh after losing five early wickets.

The results underline the competitive nature of India's premier domestic first-class tournament, where bowling depth, batting patience and the ability to handle pressure can determine the outcome of a match.

Sources By Agencies