Ranji Trophy, Round 2, Day 4 LIVE Updates: Mumbai aim for big win, Karnataka locked in a potential thriller

Ranji Trophy, Round 2, Day 4 LIVE Updates: Catch all the live updates, scores and major happenings from the day.

Karun Nair has been dismissed in the KAR vs SAU game. (AP)

Ranji Trophy, Round 2, Day 4 LIVE Updates: The second round of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 eneters its final day on Wednesday, with several teams chasing outright victories while others face uphill battle to salvage draws. Mumbai are firmly in control against Himachal Pradesh after Sarfaraz Khan's 154 powered them to 528/8 declared. Maharashtra, riding on centuries from Ankit Bawne and Ruturaj Gaikwad, are also in a commanding position against Jharkhand. Kerala, meanwhile, will look to finish off Odisha after enforcing follow-on....Read More

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• 21 Oct 2026, 10:02:49 AM IST

  Himachal Pradesh staring at defeat

  Pukhraj Mann has been dismissed after scoring a half-century of Tushar Deshpande's bowling. Mumbai now need six wickets to win the game, while Himachal Pradesh still trail by 224 runs.

• 21 Oct 2026, 10:01:42 AM IST

  Karun Nair departs

  Chetan Sakariya accounts for Karun Nair early in the day and gives him a send off!!! This match can turn into an edge of the seat thriller. Karnataka are now 117/3, leading by 110. Saurashtra have the first innings lead, Karnataka need to force a result to get points from this.

• 21 Oct 2026, 09:42:51 AM IST

  No Shubman Gill on the field

  Reports suggest that Shubman Gill has not taken the field for Punjab on the final day of the game against Chhattisgarh.

• 21 Oct 2026, 09:31:19 AM IST

  Manipur begin final-day chase against Meghalaya

  Manipur have resumed their pursuit of 276 against Meghalaya in Shillong. The visitors have reached 24/0 in 8.2 overs, with Ronald Longjam batting on 8 and AL Bashid Muhammad on 15. They require another 252 runs with all ten wickets intact. Meghalaya posted 380 in their first innings before dismissing Manipur for 277. The hosts subsequently managed 172 in their second innings, setting up an intriguing final-day contest with both teams chasing outright victory.

• 21 Oct 2026, 09:22:04 AM IST

  Nagaland continue to fight

  Day 4 has started between Nagaland and Mizoram. Captain Hokaito Zhimomi is currently batting at 46, as Chetal Bisht has joined him. They are currently on 346/4, looking to surpass Mizoram's 581 in the first innings.

• 21 Oct 2026, 09:00:38 AM IST

  Punjab eye innings victory as Chhattisgarh fight to survive

  Punjab enter the final day in commanding position after enforcing follow-on against Chhattisgarh. Harpreet Brar's 7/56 dismissed the visitors for 206 in response to Punjab's 456, built around Uday Sharan's 161 and Salil Arora's 107. Chhattisgarh recovered from 49/3 to reach 123/3 at stumps but still trail by 127 runs. Aayush Pandey (59*) and Amandeep Khare (37*) must extend their partnership to keep Punjab's bowlers at bay.

• 21 Oct 2026, 08:44:07 AM IST

  Hyderabad close in on victory as Andhra face 398-run chase

  Hyderabad enter the final day in commanding position against Andhra after setting a target of 398. Andhra close the third day at 7/2, still needing 391 runs with eight wickets remaining. Kodimela Himateja's unbeaten 123 powered Hyderabad to 306/7 declared in their second innings, after securing a 91-run first-innings lead. Left-arm spinner G Aniketh Reddy dismissed both Andhra openers before stumps, leaving the hosts facing a formidable task to avoid defeat.

• 21 Oct 2026, 08:36:58 AM IST

  Maharashtra eye victory as Jharkhand face uphill battle

  Maharashtra will look to complete an outright victory against Jharkhan in Pune. The visitors resume at 130/1 in their second innings, still trailing by 228 runs. Shikhar Mohan (74*) and Utkarsh Singh (45*) have offered resistance, but Maharashtra remain firmly in control. Centuries from Ankit Bawne (169*), Digvijay Patil (148) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (101*) powered the hosts to 527/5 declared. Jharkhand now face a difficult final-day survival battle, with nine wickets remaining.

• 21 Oct 2026, 08:29:17 AM IST

  Mumbai hunt seven wickets as Himachal fight for survival

  Himachal Pradesh face a daunting task against Mumbai as they enter the final day trailing by 244 runs with seven wickets remaining. The hosts reached 144/3 in their second innings after conceding a massive 388-run first-innings lead. Pukhraj Mann (38*) and Vaibhav Kalta (21*) will resume the resistance. Mumbai's bowlers will be looking to make early inroads and secure an innings victory after Sarfaraz Khan's 154 helped the visitors post an imposing 528/8 declared.