Meghalaya and Sikkim battle in Ranji Trophy plate group match

In the opening match of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 plate group season in Rangpo, Sikkim, Meghalaya and Sikkim are engaged in a closely contested fixture.

On the first day, Meghalaya's Ram Gurung led the bowling attack with figures of 5/32, helping to bowl out Sikkim for 245. Other notable performances included debutant PM Santhosh, who took 2/38, and Abhishek Kumar, who finished with 2/58. Despite a middle-order recovery from Sikkim, Meghalaya ended the first day at 2/0.

On the second day, Meghalaya responded to Sikkim's total. After falling to 38/3, captain Kishan Lyngdoh scored 78 and Swastic Chettri remained unbeaten on 72. Meghalaya finished the day at 238/5, trailing Sikkim by only 7 runs with five wickets remaining. Sikkim's Kranthi Kumar was the most successful bowler for the hosts with 3/43.