SportsPosted at: Oct 29 2026 8:06PM


Bhut, Jain with 10-wicket haul; Bengal, Karnataka register wins

New Delhi, Oct 29 (UNI) Left-arm spinner Parth Bhut produced a match-winning performance with 10 wickets as Saurashtra defeated Assam by an innings and 12 runs in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B encounter.
After posting 387 in their first innings, Saurashtra bowled Assam out for 281 before dismissing them for just 94 in their second innings. Bhut claimed eight wickets in the second innings, adding to his first-innings tally, while Ravindra Jadeja took the final wicket to complete the victory.
The result gave Saurashtra a comprehensive win, with Bhut's outstanding bowling emerging as the defining performance of the contest.
In another Elite Group A encounter, Saransh Jain claimed 13 wickets as Madhya Pradesh defeated Bihar by an innings and 174 runs in Indore. Jain took seven wickets in Bihar's first innings and followed it up with six for 49 in the second innings as Bihar were dismissed for 134.
Madhya Pradesh had posted 407 for eight declared in their first innings, establishing a commanding lead. The victory marked Madhya Pradesh's first win of the campaign, while Bihar suffered their third consecutive defeat.
Bengal registered their third consecutive outright victory, defeating Kerala by 287 runs. Bengal, who scored 350 in their first innings, added 198 in the second to set Kerala a target of 408. Kerala, who had managed 141 in their first innings, were bowled out for 120 in their second attempt.
Left-arm spinner Pradipta Pramanik claimed six wickets in the second innings, while Mohammed Shami provided crucial support with the ball.
Karnataka registered their first outright victory of the season, defeating Tripura by an innings and 116 runs. Karnataka declared their first innings at 490 for nine, establishing a substantial lead after dismissing Tripura for 194.
Asked to follow on, Tripura managed only 180 in their second innings. Captain Shreyas Gopal completed a five-wicket haul to seal the victory.
Vidarbha continued their impressive start to the season with an innings-and-27-run victory over Goa. Vidarbha declared at 442 for eight in their first innings, built around Dhruv Shorey's 167. Goa replied with 220 before being bowled out for 195 in their second innings. Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey took four wickets for 38 runs in the second innings, while Shorey was named Player of the Match.
Mumbai defeated Haryana by 10 wickets in their Elite Group D encounter, with Tanush Kotian claiming eight wickets in the match. Mumbai posted 430 in their first innings, while Haryana replied with 270. Enforcing the follow-on, Mumbai dismissed Haryana for 256 in the second innings, with Kotian taking five wickets. Mumbai then chased the target of 97 without losing a wicket.
Tamil Nadu defeated Railways by five wickets after successfully chasing a target of 128. Railways scored 184 in their first innings before Tamil Nadu were dismissed for 165. Railways managed only 108 in their second innings, with R Sai Kishore taking four wickets and J Hemchudeshan claiming three.
C Andre Siddarth remained unbeaten on 56 as Tamil Nadu completed the chase. Sai Kishore was named Player of the Match for his seven wickets across the contest.
In the Plate Group, Manipur defeated Arunachal Pradesh by four wickets after chasing down a target of 180. Arunachal Pradesh scored 111 in their first innings before recovering to make 431 in the second. Manipur replied with 364 in their first innings and completed the chase at 180 for six.
Ronald Longjam remained unbeaten on 70, while captain Langlonyamba Meitan Keishangbam contributed 51. Pheiroijam Jotin was named Player of the Match for his first-innings 166.
Punjab and Hyderabad played out a draw in their Elite Group B encounter, with Punjab securing a first-innings advantage. Punjab scored 431 before Hyderabad replied with 380. Punjab then declared their second innings at 240 for six, leaving insufficient time for a decisive result.
Chhattisgarh defeated Andhra by five wickets in a closely fought Elite Group B encounter. Andhra scored 231 in their first innings, while Chhattisgarh replied with 237 to take a narrow lead. Andhra declared their second innings at 184 for three, setting Chhattisgarh a target of 179. Chhattisgarh reached 182 for five to complete the victory.
Delhi and Jharkhand settled for a draw in their Elite Group C encounter after persistent rain prevented play on the final two days. Delhi had declared their first innings at 515 for five, while Jharkhand were 131 for four in reply when the weather intervened.
Gujarat and Maharashtra also played out a draw after a high-scoring contest. Maharashtra scored 330 in their first innings, while Gujarat replied with 223. Gujarat then declared their second innings at 446 for five, setting Maharashtra a challenging target. Maharashtra reached 141 for four before the match ended without a result.
Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh played out a high-scoring draw in their Elite Group D encounter. Chandigarh declared their first innings at 685 for five, while Himachal Pradesh responded with 559 for six before the match ended without a decisive result.
Rajasthan and Uttarakhand settled for a draw, with Rajasthan retaining the first-innings advantage. Rajasthan scored 272 in their first innings and declared their second innings at 290 for five, powered by Karan Lamba's unbeaten century. Uttarakhand replied with 194 before reaching 38 without loss in their second innings.
Uttar Pradesh and Puducherry played out a draw after the visitors were forced to follow on. Uttar Pradesh scored 333 in their first innings before dismissing Puducherry for 172. Asked to bat again, Puducherry improved their position and reached 209 for seven when the match ended.
Odisha and Services shared the points in a draw after Odisha scored 194 in their first innings and Services reached 40 without loss in reply. The match ended without a decisive result.
Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir fought back against Baroda to force a draw in their Elite Group A encounter. Baroda declared their first innings at 616, putting Jammu and Kashmir under pressure. The defending champions replied with 303 and were made to follow on, but improved their position with 316 for six in their second innings.
Meghalaya and Mizoram played out a draw in their Plate Group encounter. Meghalaya scored 562 before declaring their second innings at 60 for two, while Mizoram replied with 430. Nagaland and Sikkim also settled for a draw, with Nagaland scoring 187 and 208 in their two innings, while Sikkim replied with 184 before reaching 117 for five in their second innings.
The day's action was marked by dominant bowling performances, particularly Bhut's 10-wicket match haul for Saurashtra and Jain's 13-wicket effort for Madhya Pradesh, alongside important outright victories for Bengal, Karnataka, Vidarbha, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu and Manipur.
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