Ranji Highlights: Sai Sudharsan Achieves Double Century

Elite Group Matches

Delhi vs. Tamil Nadu
In an impressive display on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match, Sai Sudharsan, the young talent from Tamil Nadu, achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring an unbeaten 202. His innings featured an aggressive 23 fours and a six, significantly contributing to Tamil Nadu's total against Delhi. Alongside his opening partner N Jagadeesan, who scored 168, Sudharsan's efforts propelled the team to a strong position. Washington Sundar then came in at No. 3 to continue the momentum, and by stumps, the duo had established a formidable partnership worth 211 runs, with Sundar not out on 96.

Mumbai vs. Maharashtra
In another match, 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre from Mumbai made headlines by scoring his maiden first-class century in just his third innings. This achievement followed an impressive bowling performance by Mumbai, led by Shams Mulani, who took 3 wickets for just 7 runs, and Mohit Avasthi, who claimed 3 for 31, helping to dismiss Maharashtra for a mere 126 runs in just 32 overs. Although Maharashtra bowlers made early breakthroughs, Mhatre, along with Ajinkya Rahane (31) and Shreyas Iyer (45*), built solid partnerships to secure a comfortable lead of 94 runs.

Karnataka vs. Kerala
Weather played a role in the match between Karnataka and Kerala, with only 23 overs possible due to rain. Despite the interruptions, Kerala managed to reach 88 without losing a wicket, with Rohan Kunnammal leading the charge on an unbeaten 57 and Vatsal Govind supporting him with 31*.

Odisha vs. Jammu & Kashmir
In Cuttack, Abdul Samad showcased his T20 prowess in a first-class match, smashing 127 runs off 117 balls, including nine sixes and six fours, against Odisha. Despite Samad's explosive performance, Jammu & Kashmir were bowled out for 270 runs, largely due to Odisha's left-arm spinner Sumit Sharma, who took five wickets.

Saurashtra vs. Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh's top order thrived in Rajkot, finishing Day 1 at a solid 236 for 2 against Saurashtra. Aayush Pandey contributed a notable 52 runs, while Anuj Tiwary added 44 to establish a strong opening partnership worth 95 runs. Following them, Sanjeet Desai and captain Amandeep Khare finished the day unbeaten, with scores of 81 and 57, respectively.

Railways vs. Jharkhand
In Ahmedabad, Jharkhand's batting lineup put up an impressive show against Railways, with opener Nazim Siddiquie scoring 96 runs, supported by middle-order batsmen Virat Singh and Ishan Kishan, who both scored centuries (Virat with 103* and Ishan with 101). Despite being in a tough spot at 82 for 3, the trio's contributions helped Jharkhand amass a total of 325 for 5 at the close of play.

Plate Group Matches

Arunachal Pradesh vs. Mizoram
In Ahmedabad, Hardik Varma's impressive five-wicket haul, combined with Jagdish Agarwal's explosive innings of 86 runs off just 83 balls (including 12 fours and 2 sixes), put Arunachal Pradesh in a commanding position against Mizoram. Although Mizoram had a standout performance from Agni Chopra, who scored a well-crafted 110 off 138 balls, they were ultimately bowled out for 247 runs. Arunachal Pradesh concluded the day at 101 for 3, with Agarwal's contributions being crucial to their early success.

As the Ranji Trophy progresses, the performances of young talents like Sai Sudharsan and Ayush Mhatre have set the tone for a competitive season, with bowlers also making significant contributions to their teams' successes. The tournament continues to provide thrilling cricket and showcases emerging talents in Indian cricket.