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Meghalaya and Sikkim Ranji Trophy match

Overview

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

During the first two days, Sikkim posted a total of 245, led by a bowling performance from Meghalaya’s Ram Gurung, who took 5/32. Meghalaya responded with a strong batting performance, featuring 78 runs from captain Kishan Lyngdoh and an unbeaten 72 from Swastic Chettri, ending the second day at 238/5.

By the third day, Meghalaya extended their total to 395, securing a 150-run first-innings lead. This momentum was driven by Jaskirat Singh Sachdeva, who scored his maiden first-class century with 127 runs. At the close of play, Sikkim reached 44/0, trailing Meghalaya by 106 runs as the match entered its final day.

Entities

Meghalaya · Sikkim · Kishan Lyngdoh · Swastic Chettri · Ranji Trophy

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Meghalaya takes lead against Sikkim in Ranji Trophy

    Jaskirat Singh Sachdeva’s maiden first-class century helped Meghalaya secure a 150-run first-innings lead against Sikkim in the Ranji Trophy.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Meghalaya and Sikkim battle in Ranji Trophy plate group match

    Meghalaya is trailing Sikkim by just 7 runs with five wickets in hand during their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 plate group match following half-centuries from Kishan Lyngdoh and Swastic Chettri.

Sources

highlandpost.com · theshillongtimes.com · thesportsroom.in