Mumbai Dominates Himachal Pradesh in Ranji Trophy 2026-27, Four Matches Conclude on Final Day

New Delhi, October 21 (Daily Kiran) : Mumbai continued its impressive performance in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27, defeating Himachal Pradesh by an innings and 97 runs. In the match held on October 21, the first innings of Himachal Pradesh ended with the team all out for just 140 runs. Mumbai responded strongly, declaring their innings at 528 runs after Sarfaraz Khan scored a remarkable 154 runs.

In their second innings, Himachal Pradesh struggled again, managing only 291 runs before being dismissed.

In another match, Kerala showcased their strength by beating Odisha by 36 runs in Group C. Kerala set a solid foundation with 404 runs in their first innings. Odisha could only muster 225 runs in response, leading to a follow-on. In their second innings, Odisha was bowled out for just 143 runs. The standout performer for Kerala was Mohammad Azharuddin, who scored an impressive 139 runs.

Punjab also had a successful outing against Chhattisgarh, winning by seven wickets in Group B. Despite a lackluster performance from Shubman Gill, who scored only one run in his first innings, Punjab managed to post 456 runs. Chhattisgarh struggled with their batting, being all out for 206 runs in their first innings and forced to follow on, where they made 335 runs. Punjab easily chased down the target, scoring 86 runs for the loss of three wickets.

Hyderabad rounded out the day’s matches with a commanding 267-run victory over Andhra in Group B. Hyderabad scored 275 runs in their first innings, while Andhra could only reach 184. In their second innings, Hyderabad declared at 306 runs after losing seven wickets, leaving Andhra with a target that proved too high as they collapsed for just 130 runs.

These matches highlighted the competitive spirit of the Ranji Trophy, with teams showcasing their talents and determination.