# Punjab cricket team Ranji Trophy campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/punjab-cricket-team-ranji-trophy-campaign
> Updated: 2026-10-18T13:02:50.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Punjab’s Ranji Trophy campaign began with captain Shubman Gill expected to miss the opening match against Assam in New Chandigarh. In his absence, former India Under-19 captain Uday Saharan was designated to lead the squad.

During the subsequent match against Chhattisgarh, Uday Saharan anchored the team with an unbeaten 106. Shubman Gill appeared in the fixture but was dismissed for 1 run. Saharan’s performance included a 130-run partnership with Prabhsimran Singh, who scored 62.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Uday Saharan scores century as Punjab recovers in Ranji Trophy

Punjab captain Uday Saharan scored an unbeaten 106 to lead his team to 269/4 against Chhattisgarh, while Shubman Gill was dismissed for 1 run during his Ranji Trophy return.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uday-saharan-scores-century-as-punjab-recovers-in-ranji-trophy

### 2026-10-10: Shubman Gill to miss Punjab’s Ranji Trophy opener against Assam

India captain Shubman Gill will miss Punjab’s Ranji Trophy opener against Assam, with Uday Saharan set to lead the team. Gill may return for the second match against Chhattisgarh in mid-October.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shubman-gill-to-miss-punjabs-ranji-trophy-opener-against-assam

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