Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 13-year-old prodigy who recently achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest international centurion, is back in the Bihar Ranji Trophy squad. The young batsman, who previously made headlines by breaking Yuvraj Singh’s record for the youngest Indian First-Class debut, is set to feature in the crucial home game against Karnataka. This move comes as Bihar seeks to turn the tide after a disappointing opening loss in the tournament.
Due to potential cyclone and rain, Bengal’s Ranji Trophy match against Kerala has been moved from Kalyani to Jadavpur University ground. This comes after Bengal’s first home game against Bihar was abandoned due to wet outfield. Meanwhile, the Bengal squad has been bolstered with the inclusion of Ishan Porel and Shakir Habib Gandhi.
Mumbai’s successful Ranji Trophy duo, Tanush Kotian and Shams Mulani, will be separated for the next three rounds as Kotian joins the India A squad for an Australian tour. While Mulani acknowledges the importance of Kotian’s contributions both as a bowler and batsman, he expresses confidence in a new partnership with Himanshu Singh. The win against Maharashtra comes as a crucial morale boost following their previous loss against Baroda.
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Heavy rain has played spoilsport in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C match between Karnataka and Kerala, washing out two sessions on day two and leaving Karnataka’s hopes of progressing from the group hanging by a thread. Despite a strong start by Karnataka’s bowlers, Kerala managed to reach 161 for three before rain halted play for the rest of the day.
On the opening day of the second round of Ranji Trophy, Gujarat’s batting faltered, but a crucial 86-run partnership between Gaja and Nagwaswalla for the ninth wicket saved the day, keeping Andhra from ending the innings early. This partnership was a beacon of resilience as Gujarat struggled to find their footing against a determined Andhra bowling attack.
Tamil Nadu opener B Sai Sudharsan smashed his maiden First-Class double century in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, leading his team towards a strong total against Delhi. This impressive feat came after a string of successful performances in various formats, showcasing Sudharsan’s immense talent and potential for greater heights.
Ayush Mhatre, a 17-year-old opening batter, played a pivotal role in Mumbai’s strong start against Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy. Mhatre, playing only his third First-Class game, smashed a brilliant century to help Mumbai gain a first-innings lead on the opening day. His impressive performance showcases his talent and potential for the future of Mumbai cricket.
The second round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season is underway with exciting matchups in both the Elite and Plate divisions. Nagaland and Sikkim have started their campaigns strong by winning the toss and choosing to bat first. Get the full schedule for Round 2 and follow the action as teams battle it out for a place in the knockouts.
Karnataka will face a tricky challenge as they host Kerala for their Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C match. Kerala, fresh off a dominant win over Punjab, will be boosted by the presence of in-form Sanju Samson, who has a history of success at the Alur Grounds. Karnataka, meanwhile, will need to address their batting woes and find a solution for their bowling woes in the absence of key players.
