How did Indian Test stars perform in first round of Ranji Trophy 2026-27?
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Quite a few superstars of Indian Cricket Team were in action during first round of Ranji Trophy 2026-27.
The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season has started, with teams fighting for wins in the first round. The tournament gives Indian players a chance to play domestic cricket and prepare for upcoming international matches.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked available Indian players to take part in domestic cricket. Last season, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also played in the Ranji Trophy after a long gap. This season, several other Indian players have returned to their state teams.
The opening round saw players like KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami in action. Some players had a good start, while others failed to score many runs.
The first round has now ended, and the performances of these Indian players have given fans plenty to discuss.
Performances of India stars in first round of Ranji Trophy 2026-27
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1. Ravindra Jadeja scores a century for Saurashtra
Ravindra Jadeja had a strong start to his Ranji Trophy campaign. Playing for Saurashtra against Chhattisgarh, he scored 102 runs off 209 balls, including seven boundaries. He also took three wickets in the match.
The game ended in a draw, but Jadeja was named Player of the Match. The century was his 16th in first-class cricket and gave him a good start ahead of India’s upcoming Test series against New Zealand.
2. Mohammed Shami takes five Wickets for Bengal
Mohammed Shami impressed with the ball while playing for Bengal against Delhi. He took four wickets for 30 runs in the first innings and added one more wicket in the second innings.
Bengal won the match by nine wickets. Shami has not played for India for over a year, but this performance showed his ability to take wickets. He will hope to keep performing well and earn another chance to play for the national team.
3. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal fail to score big
KL Rahul had a difficult match for Karnataka against Andhra Pradesh. He scored only four runs in the first innings and one in the second. This was a quiet start for Rahul, who scored 470 runs in four matches last season.
Yashasvi Jaiswal also failed to make an impact for Mumbai against Chandigarh. He was dismissed for a duck after facing 13 balls. However, Mumbai still won the match by an innings and 155 runs.
Mohammed Siraj helps Hyderabad win
Mohammed Siraj led Hyderabad to an innings-and-40-run win over Tripura. He did not take a wicket in the first innings but picked up two wickets for 19 runs in the second.
Other players also had good performances in the opening round. Rinku Singh scored 112 runs for Uttar Pradesh, while Anshul Kamboj took six wickets for Haryana. Karun Nair also scored an unbeaten 155 for Karnataka against Andhra Pradesh.
The second round of the Ranji Trophy will begin on October 18.
How many wickets did Mohammed Shami take against Delhi?
Mohammed Shami took five wickets for Bengal against Delhi, including four wickets for 30 runs in the first innings.
How did KL Rahul perform in the first round of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27?
KL Rahul scored four runs in the first innings and one in the second for Karnataka against Andhra Pradesh.
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