Ranji Trophy: Jadeja and Shami lead opening round action

The first round of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 concluded with standout performances from veteran players and emerging talents. Ravindra Jadeja earned ‘Player of the Match’ honors for Saurashtra after scoring 102 runs and taking three wickets in a draw against Chhattisgarh.

In Group A, Madhya Pradesh secured a significant position against Jammu & Kashmir. Skipper Shubham Sharma scored an unbeaten 106, helping his team establish a 325-run lead. Avesh Khan was a key figure for Madhya Pradesh, taking multiple wickets to help dismiss the defending champions for 120.

Other notable performances included Karun Nair, Mohammed Shami, and Punjab’s Vihaan Malhotra, who notched a century. Vidarbha also secured a 160-run victory over Puducherry.