In a riveting opening day of the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, batsmen across various matches showcased remarkable performances, setting the stage for a thrilling tournament. Notably, Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten century was instrumental in Jharkhand’s score of 307 for 6 against Tamil Nadu in Coimbatore. After early setbacks due to Gurjapneet Singh’s three wickets, Kishan forged a formidable 150-run partnership with Sahil Raj for the sixth wicket, striking 14 fours and two sixes in his 125-run innings.
Andhra Pradesh made a strong statement against Uttar Pradesh in Kanpur, with KS Bharat scoring a stunning 142, marking his 11th first-class century. Bharat’s innings included a significant 194-run stand with Shaik Rasheed, who remained not out on 94, as Andhra posted 289 for 3 at day’s end.
Meanwhile, Abhinav Tejrana had a dream debut for Goa, hitting an unbeaten 130 against Chandigarh. His stellar performance helped Goa reach 291 for 3, as he formed a 177-run partnership with Lalit Yadav for the fourth wicket after a rough start that saw them lose three early wickets.
In another clash, Mumbai finished Day 1 strongly against Jammu & Kashmir, amassing 336 for 5. Siddhesh Lad, with his 11th first-class century of 168, along with Shams Mulani’s unbeaten 79, resurrected the innings after Mumbai was precariously placed at 141 for 4.
Chhattisgarh found their footing on Day 1 against Rajasthan, closing at 287 for 7 thanks to Ajay Mandal’s century. After early struggles where they were reduced to 49 for 5, Mandal’s partnership with Ashutosh steadied the ship, leading to essential contributions from Aditya Sarwate and Vashudev Bareth.
Maharashtra’s Ruturaj Gaikwad narrowly missed a century, scoring 93 against Kerala, with Jalaj Saxena contributing 49. Meanwhile, Vidarbha’s Aman Mokhade impressed with a maiden century of 148, guiding his team to 302 for 3 on the opening day against Nagaland.
Delhi’s Sanat Sangwan and Ayush Doseja both scored half-centuries, helping their side reach 256 for 3 against Hyderabad. After losing early wickets, the duo constructed an impressive 143-run partnership to bolster Delhi’s innings.
Himachal Pradesh, at risk early on, recovered to post 176 for 5 against Puducherry, with Ekant Sen and Mayank Dagar adding a solid 129-run partnership. Sikkim, having been reduced to 92 for 5 against Manipur, rallied to close at 265 for 7, driven by contributions from Gurinder Singh and Kranti Singh, who combined for 149 runs.
Bihar dazzled as Ayush Loharuka scored 100, leading his team to an imposing 283 for 2 after bowling Arunachal Pradesh out for just 105. At the same time, Odisha managed a tricky situation against Baroda, finishing on 205 for 5 thanks to half-centuries from Subhranshu Senapati and Rajesh Dhupar.
Finally, Karnataka ended the day with a steady score of 295 for 5 against Saurashtra, driven by performances from Devdutt Padikkal and Karun Nair.
Bowling performances also captured attention. Kerala’s MD Nidheesh took four wickets, reducing Maharashtra to 179 for 7, while Saransh Jain delivered a career-best 6 for 75 to wrap up Punjab for 232. Bengal’s collective effort limited Uttarakhand to 213 runs, with Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal’s four-wicket haul leading the charge.
As the tournament progresses, these standout performances set an exciting tone, hinting at a fiercely competitive Ranji Trophy season.
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Publish Date: 2025-10-15 21:29:00
