Ranji Trophy Highlights: Bad day out for India's returning international stars, four batters finish in single digits

Ranji Trophy Highlights: With all eyes on the big-name stars who were returning to the domestic circuit for this round of international matches, it was a lacklustre performance all-round from them in a disappointing display for India's premier players. Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant were dismissed for a combined 12 runs....Read More
It was a memorable day for Aarya Desai of Gujarat as he took 9 wickets in an innings against Uttarakhand, while Khaleel Ahmed continued to argue his case as an option for India's Test team with a five-fer against Vidarbha. Elsewhere, Tanmay Agarwal continued his strong Ranji campaign with his third century of the season, crossing the 700-run mark, while 18-year-old Andre Siddarth scored a fluent maiden century for Tamil Nadu.
After a few months on the back-burner as the Indian domestic cricket circuit went through with its white-ball tournaments, the premier first class competition is returning with the Ranji Trophy’s final two rounds beginning this week. With plenty on the line, it is also a week that is likely to garner the most attention for a Ranji Trophy group stage round in many a year, with the BCCI’s new mandates meaning several of India’s big-name stars will be amongst the action representing their state teams in a crucial set of fixtures.
The names will be led by Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma, who is set to represent Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy for the first time since 2015. Although he came out in defence of himself and his international teammates in saying India’s all-format regulars haven’t had the time to play first class games in the last decade-plus, Rohit’s retirement from T20I cricket combined with a torrid spell in the Test team has forced his hand into trying to regain his form via the domestic route.
Other big names who are expected to feature are Shubman Gill, who will play for Punjab against Karnataka, but the concern for India’s new ODI vice-captain will be about translating his incredible ability on domestic tracks to consistent performances overseas. Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to feature alongside Rohit at the top of Mumbai’s order as a star-studded team takes on Jammu and Kashmir in a bid to qualify for the quarterfinals.
The match of the round could well be Delhi vs Saurashtra, as Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja make their respective returns in Rajkot for the teams sitting fourth and fifth in a tight group D. Delhi will be without Virat Kohli for this round, but could set up a thrilling match upon his return should they produce a positive result against Saurashtra this week.
Some key names who will miss out are Mohammed Siraj, whose workload has led to him asking Hyderabad for some time off, as well as Sarfaraz Khan, who is dealing with a minor injury of his own. For Bengal, there will be some key players missing as Akash Deep and Abhimanyu Easwaran are both sidelined due to injury as well.
Key games in this round of fixtures will include Bengal taking on Haryana, who sit on top of the table for group C. Bengal could fight their way into contention even without their big names, with Mohammed Shami on international duty, but Haryana could seal their spot in the knockouts as well.
Eyes will also be on Delhi vs Saurashtra for the consequences of that game, but the main focus of this week and round of matches will be J&K travelling to Mumbai. J&K currently sit in second place in the table for Elite Group A, one point ahead of defending champions Mumbai, with Baroda ahead of them having gotten off to a hot start. If J&K produce their best cricket against Mumbai’s star names, they could spark a historic upset and all but send the trophy-holders packing.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Stumps called for day one across the matches
Ranji Trophy Live Score: And that is largely that for day one.
Karnataka with a big 144-run lead with six wickets still in hand, Smaran R batting unbeaten on 83.
Kerala are still 106 runs behind MP in Trivandrum, but have all ten wickets in hand.
Saurashtra trail Delhi by 25 runs with 5 wickets, with Harvik Desai dismissed on 93 on the last ball before stumps. A window of light for Delhi.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: J&K lead Mumbai by 54 at stumps, but 7 wickets down
Ranji Trophy Live Score: A good day for J&K in Mumbai, restricting their opposition with the bat. However, with the chance to establish a big lead in the first innings, they have been pegged back by wickets in clumps, heading into stumps at 174/7.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Stumps in Hyderabad with hosts in a commanding position
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Tanmay Agarwal's century helps Hyderabad to 291/2 before stumps is called at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. A strong start for the hosts.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Tamil Nadu collapse after Andre Siddarth dismissal
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Looking set for a big score with centurion Andre Siddarth at the crease on 287/5, Tamil Nadu immediately collapsed, losing their last 5 wickets for just 14 runs. Stumps called in Salem with Tamil Nadu bowled out for 301.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Sparky Jadeja innings comes to an end
Ranji Trophy Live Score: An entertaining flourish by Ravindra Jadeja came to an end as Shivam Sharma accounted for his wicket before he could really get going, out for 38(36).
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Jadeja attacks in Rajkot
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Partnering Harvik Desai as the wicketkeeper-bat approaches his century, Ravindra Jadeja has turned it up a gear against Delhi, looking to hit out against the bowlers as Saurashtra draw closer to nullifying the first innings total with stumps approaching.
With three sixes and two boundaries in his first 30 balls, Jadeja the only Indian international who has really gotten going today.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Three quick wickets for Mumbai to curtail J&K
Ranji Trophy Live Score: J&K looked to be in cruise control at 105/2, just 15 runs behind Mumbai's first innings score. However, matches can flip inside minutes, and three quick wickets in the space of just 8 runs has provided an opening for the hosts after a difficult day's play.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Ravindra Jadeja at the crease for Saurashtra
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja has headed to the crease for Saurashtra, a team for whom he has scored a bucket-load of runs in the past. Saurashtra have already crossed the 100-run mark, streaking towards Delhi's total of 188.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Andre Siddarth brings up century for Tamil Nadu
Ranji Trophy Live Score: 18-year-old Andre Siddarth continues to impress for Tamil Nadu, scoring three consecutive boundaries to bring up his maiden first class century vs Chandigarh, including ten boundaries and three sixes so far.
An impressive feat to match an impressive start to his career by the TN teenager.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Leading run-scorer Tanmay Agarwal brings up third century of season
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Hyderabad's strong start continues as Tanmay Agarwal continued his run-scoring ways at the top of the order to bring up his third century of this campaign. He becomes the first batter this season to breach the 700-run mark as well, ahead of Shubham Sharma.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Madhya Pradesh resistance finally ends
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Madhya Pradesh saw out 60 overs but regular wickets meant they could never really get the scoring going. They are bundled out for 160, with Kerala pacer Nidheesh starring with a five-fer.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Vidarbha bowled out for 165, but peg Rajasthan back with two early wickets
Ranji Trophy Live Score: A Khaleel Ahmed five-fer helped Rajasthan bowl out Vidarbha for 165, with Karun Nair continuing his strong form with a well-made 39 on a tricky surface.
However, Vidarbha responded quickly, removing both Rajasthan openers early and leaving them at 14/2.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Tea break in matches across the country
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Most matches pause for tea, ahead of a crucial last session on day one that could decide which way these games swing in round six.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Pujara dismissed for 6
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Something is in the water for all of India's international stars playing this round, with Cheteshwar Pujara dismissed by Delhi captain Badoni for just 6.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Captain Shubham Sharma's 54 keeps MP alive
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Madhya Pradesh essentially need two wins from two matches to stand a chance of qualifying, and a quiet batting effort against Kerala placed that in jeopardy. However, captain Shubham Sharma continued his strong Ranji campaign with another 50 as MP look to battle in Trivandrum.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: 18-year-old Andre Siddarth brings up half-century
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Tamil Nadu's Andre Siddarth, who was picked up by Chennai Super Kings in the 2025 IPL auction, showed his talent with an important 50 against Chandigarh.
He and B Indrajith are reconstructing TN's innings after a mini-collapse left them at 126/4.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Pujara heads to the crease vs Delhi
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Delhi make an opening breakthrough vs Saurashtra, meaning Cheteshwar Pujara heads to the crease. Can he show the Indian team what they have been missing lately?
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Karnataka levels scores with Punjab with no wickets lost
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Karnataka's opening duo of Mayank Agarwal and Aneesh K V reached Punjab's mark of 55 with ease, looking set to give the hosts a big lead in Bangalore. However, Punjab responded by dismissing Aneesh to get their first wicket of the innings after exactly a 55-run partnership.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Delhi put up 188 in first innings
Ranji Trophy Live Score: A strong bowling performance by Saurashtra restricts Delhi to 188. Some batters got starts but couldn't get going, with a late flurry from Mayank Gusain also not enough to reach the 200 mark.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Mumbai bowled out for 120, 4 each for Umar and Yudhvir
Ranji Trophy Live Score: J&K finally bring a close to the Mumbai innings, with the hosts only able to reach 120 in the first innings after an early collapse. Umar Nazir contributed with 4 early wickets, before Yudhvir wrapped up the tail to get 4 scalps of his own.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Shardul Thakur brings up 50
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Having come in at 42/6, Shardul Thakur continued his habit of annoying opposition captains with crucial runs towards the tail-end. A flourishing innings saw him bring up a half-century at nearly run-a-ball, with Mumbai still struggling but still giving themselves something to defend in the first innings.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Delhi skipper Ayush Badoni brings up 50
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Ayush Badoni is playing a captain's knock in Rajkot, crossing 50 while wickets keep falling around him. Delhi cricket opted for Badoni to keep captaining despite his future LSG captain Pant's return, and he has delivered on the faith.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Jadeja at the double for Saurashtra
Ranji Trophy Live Score: The one Indian international with some significant form of success was Ravindra Jadeja, taking two wickets in the first session for Saurashtra as Delhi find themselves at 153/6 in the first innings.
Jadeja accounted for opener Sanat Sangwan as well as innings top-scorer Yash Dhull.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Karnataka demolish Punjab, bowl them out for 55
Ranji Trophy Live Score: It was carnage at the Chinnaswamy Stadium as Karnataka took no time to take all ten Punjab wickets in the first innings. No scores of significance for the visitors as they were cleaned up for just 55 runs. Karnataka very much in the driver's seat now.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Aarya Desai takes 9 wickets as Gujarat bowl out Uttarakhand for 111
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Aarya Desai of Gujarat was on fire as he took 9 wickets in the first innings, running through Uttarakhand and bowling them out for 111 runs. This included three wickets in the space of four deliveries in the fifth over.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Shardul Thakur provides Mumbai a classic rescue job
Ranji Trophy Live Score: A counter-punching innings from Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian has allowed the pair to rapidly put on 50 runs, taking Mumbai from 47/7 to the 100-run mark.
J&K will be disappointed with not being able to wrap up the tail, allowing Shardul to swing his bat around and leave his team in a more respectable position.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Bengal vs Haryana underway after wet outfield delay
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Meanwhile, the crucial match between Bengal and Haryana has begun after a delay in the morning due to a wet outfield. A match whose result could have massive implications heading into the final round of the group stages next week.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Abhirath Reddy 50 for Hyderabad, top-scorer Tanmay Agarwal going strong
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Elsewhere, a strong opening start for Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium vs Himachal. Mayank Agarwal continues to add to his tally, currently the top-scorer in the Ranji Trophy, while his opening partner Abhirath Reddy has brought up a fluent half-century.
A century partnership for the pair in Hyderabad.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Watch Rohit Sharma's dismissal vs J&K
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Rohit Sharma was caught after a leading edge, trying to work a delivery from outside off stump into the leg-side.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Another star fails! Pant out for 1
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Rishabh Pant fails to leave a mark as well, falling to Dharmendrasinh Jadeja. A fourth Indian batter today to be dismissed in single digits, an unhappy return to domestic cricket.
Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur leads a counter-attack for Mumbai, while wickets continue to tumble for Punjab and Madhya Pradesh.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Mumbai 47-7 as Shreyas Iyer counter-attack goes wrong
Ranji Trophy Live Score: With wickets tumbling all around him, Shreyas Iyer looks to up the scoring rate and add runs on the board. A terrific six and a drive for four aren't enough as he fails to clear long-on, departing for 11.
Mumbai crumbling at the moment. 2 wickets for Yudhvir, and it's into the bowlers.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Rishabh Pant joins the crease for Delhi
Ranji Trophy Live Score: A strong partnership between Yash Dhull and Ayush Badoni comes to an end as Jadeja dismissed Dhull for 44. Fireworks certain to come to the crease now as Rishabh Pant arrives at the scene — all eyes on him.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: First half-century of the day as N Jagadeesan brings up 50
Ranji Trophy Live Score: No damage so far at the Salem Foundation Cricket Ground as Tamil Nadu are off to a strong start, with N Jagadeesan reaching 50 and his team at 80/0 after 20 overs.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Two wickets in an over, Shivam Dube departs
Ranji Trophy Live Score: J&K bowling making Mumbai's star batters look ordinary! A fourth for the on-fire Umar Nazir, as Shivam Dube fends at one outside off stump and only feathers a thin edge through.
Three-ball duck for Dube, Mumbai continue to flounder. 5 wickets inside 15 overs.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Mumbai 41/4! Umar Nazir on fire
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Hardik Tamore's long and uncomfortable stay at the crease comes to an end as a beauty by Umar Nazir traps him in front.
Third wicket of the day for Umar, who has bowled phenomenally to extract all he can from the BKC surface. It has been a truly commendable bowling performance from J&K's seamers so far, and a world of trouble for Mumbai now.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: A third big scalp for J&K as Rahane is bowled
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Another massive wicket for J&K, as Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane is bowled through the gate by an Umar inswinger as he attempted a loose shot.
Rahane looked good for his 12, but couldn't stick around. The big names keep coming, though, as Shreyas Iyer replaces him at the crease.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Karnataka all over Punjab, leave them at 14/4
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Bright start with the ball for Karnataka, with V Koushik and Abhilash Shetty taking two apiece and leaving Punjab on the ropes at 14/4. Rebuilding job now needed from the lower middle order.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Rajat Patidar out for duck vs Kerala
Ranji Trophy Live Score: 2022 champions Madhya Pradesh are up against it to try and qualify for the knockouts, and a poor start for them as well as talismanic batter Rajat Patidar was dismissed for a two-ball duck vs Kerala.
Kerala are looking for points to seal their own quarterfinal qualification. But not a great start for the capped Indian batters in this round so far.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: It's over for Rohit! Dismissed for 3
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Disastrous return for Rohit Sharma, and disastrous start for Mumbai as they find themselves at 12/2!
Rohit's struggles against pace continue. He tries to work Umar into the leg-side, but only manages a leading edge, easily puched by opposition captain.
Disappointment for the crowd at the ground as Jaiswal and Rohit both depart within 30 minutes of the start. Captain Rahane out to try and steady the ship.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Shubman Gill out early as well
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Not a good start for India's returning stars as Shubman Gill is also dismissed early, losing his wicket to Abhilash Shetty in Bangalore after scoring 4(8). A definite boost of confidence for India's domestic players, with India's stars of the future not leaving a mark in the first innings.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Jaiswal departs cheaply!
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Good start for J&K as Auqib Nabi catches Yashasvi Jaiswal plumb in front, LBW! A surprising and early end to the innings for Jaiswal, as he departs for just 5. Maybe a slight hangover from his strong performances down under
Hardik Tamore in at 3 for Mumbai.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Shubman Gill opens alongside Prabhsimran Singh in Bangalore
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Meanwhile, Shubman Gill is out to open against Karnataka. India's premier opening options all largely on show at the moment — KL Rahul surely watching on with interest at home.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Rohit and Jaiswal walk out to bat at the BKC Ground
Ranji Trophy Live Score: As expected, a high-profile opening combination with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal out to bat in front of a strong crowd in Mumbai. Jaiswal to take strike first.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: VHT champions Karnataka field vs Punjab, delayed start in Bengal vs Haryana
Ranji Trophy Live Score: An exciting set of contests in group C, with Mayank Agarwal and company choosing to field against a Punjab team that could include Shubman Gill at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Delayed start in Bengal vs Haryana, however, due to a wet outfield in Kalyani.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Delhi, Mumbai choose to bat
Ranji Trophy Live Score: The toss has been completed in Rajkot and the BKC Ground in Mumbai, with Ayush Badoni and Ajinkya Rahane winning the toss for Delhi and Mumbai respectively and both choosing to bat. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal set to be in action right from the off.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Reunion for Pant and Pujara — on opposite sides
Ranji Trophy Live Score: The heroes of India's famous 2021 Border-Gavaskar Trophy success will be facing off as Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant find themselves on opposite sides of Saurashtra vs Delhi. With Ravindra Jadeja also in the mix, there will be plenty of star power on show in Rajkot.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Mumbai's star-packed lineup
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Rohit will also receive ample support in his team: he will be joined by Yashasvi Jaiswal, India's best batter over the last 18 months, as well as names such as Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer, with classy young talent such as Ayush Mhatre and Angkrish Raghuvanshi in their wings.
Can the high-flying J&K spark an upset against the defending champions?
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Can Rohit Sharma find his footing again?
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Although he remains a beast in the white ball game, Rohit Sharma's form against the red ball was placed under the harsh spotlight in the second half of 2024, ending with him sitting out of the decisive SCG Test vs Australia.
Rohit still wants to play at the highest level, but will need to prove to doubters and himself that he can score runs against the red ball, starting with this round of Ranji matches.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Key matches to keep an eye out for
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Even beyond the scope of international players returning, the Ranjio Trophy groups are beginning to take shape, leaving some crucial encounters beginning today. These are headlined by second vs third in Group A, with J&K against Mumbai, while Delhi vs Saurashtra also has plenty hanging on it. Bengal vs Haryana is a must-watch in this round of fixtures as well.
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Is Virat Kohli playing?
Ranji Trophy Live Score: Kohli won’t feature in the upcoming fixture due to neck spasms. According to reports, he is expected to be in action for the final round of matches starting from January 30. Even if Kohli doesn’t make it on January 30, Delhi still have Pant to rely on!