GROUP B
SECUNDERABAD, Oct 13: Hyderabad launched their Ranji Trophy 2026–27 campaign in commanding fashion, thrashing Tripura by an innings and 40 runs on the third day of their Elite Group B fixture on Tuesday.
The comprehensive triumph earned the hosts seven crucial points, including a bonus point.Resuming their second innings at an overnight 99 for seven, Tripura folded for a mere 120 against relentless bowling. Tanay Thyagarajan starred with figures of 6 for 52, striking early in the morning session to dismiss overnight batter Sentu Sarkar and derail any hopes of resistance.
India pacer Mohammed Siraj provided sharp support, bowling with pace and precision to finish with 2 for 19 from nine overs. The duo shared eight second-innings wickets to wipe out Tripura’s tail swiftly. Elsewhere in Elite action, Karnataka reached 176 for four in their second innings against Andhra, holding a 32-run lead courtesy of an unbeaten 81 from Karun Nair. In New Chandigarh, Vihaan Malhotra’s 103 steered Punjab to 287 for five against Assam, while Saurashtra built a 125-run lead over Chhattisgarh following Ravindra Jadeja’s three-wicket effort.Hyderabad face Andhra next on October 18, while Tripura take on Assam. (PTI)