Gujarat Dominates Odisha, Baroda Defeats Goa in Ranji Trophy Matches
Gujarat and Baroda secure impressive victories in the latest Ranji Trophy matches, showcasing strong performances against Odisha and Goa.
New Delhi, October 14 (Daily Kiran) : The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season saw a series of decisive matches on Wednesday, with ten games concluding. Gujarat triumphed over Odisha by ten wickets, while Baroda delivered a commanding performance against Goa, winning by an innings and 135 runs.
In the Group A clash, Baroda declared their first innings at 472 runs after losing eight wickets. Goa struggled in response, managing only 199 runs in their first innings. Forced to follow on, Goa’s batting faltered again, and they were all out for just 138 runs, handing Baroda a comprehensive victory.
Maharashtra also excelled in Group C, defeating Services by 127 runs. Maharashtra scored 333 runs in their first innings, while Services could only muster 227. In their second innings, Maharashtra added 141 runs, and Services fell short again, collapsing for 120 runs.
In another Group C match, Gujarat showcased their prowess by overpowering Odisha. Odisha posted 324 runs in their first innings, but Gujarat responded with a formidable 439, establishing a 115-run lead. In their second innings, Odisha struggled, managing only 161 runs, allowing Gujarat to chase down the modest target of 47 runs without losing a wicket.
Vidarbha faced Puducherry in a Group A match, winning by 160 runs. Vidarbha scored 428 runs in their first innings, while Puducherry was all out for 313. Vidarbha declared their second innings at 175 runs after losing three wickets, and Puducherry could only reach 130 runs.
Bengal displayed strength against Delhi in a Group C encounter, winning by nine wickets. Delhi was bowled out for 240 runs in their first innings, and Bengal responded with 425 runs. In their second innings, Delhi managed 277 runs, but Bengal comfortably chased down the target with just one wicket lost.
In the Plate Group match, Manipur defeated Mizoram by three wickets. Mizoram scored 183 runs in their first innings, while Manipur replied with 251. In the second innings, Mizoram scored 295 runs, but Manipur successfully chased down the target of 228 runs with seven wickets lost.
Haryana also shone in Group D, defeating Himachal Pradesh by seven wickets. Himachal scored 253 runs in their first innings, but Haryana took the lead with 296 runs. In their second innings, Himachal could only manage 113 runs, allowing Haryana to secure the win with a total of 74 runs.
On Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh excelled against Bihar, winning by an innings and 267 runs. Uttar Pradesh scored 540 runs in their first innings, while Bihar was all out for 141 and then 132 in their follow-up innings.
Mumbai faced Chandigarh in Group D, winning convincingly by an innings and 155 runs. Mumbai scored 429 runs, while Chandigarh was bowled out for just 78 runs. In their second innings, Chandigarh fared slightly better but still fell short with 196 runs.
Hyderabad, under the captaincy of Mohammed Siraj, defeated Tripura by an innings and 40 runs in a Group B match. Hyderabad scored 294 runs, while Tripura was all out for 134 and then 120 runs in their second innings.
