Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Round 2: Bengal, UP snatch Victories, Jammu & Kashmir falls to Vidarbha

The Ranji Trophy action continues across the country, and the 2nd round has already produced some interesting results. Although the matches are supposed to continue till tomorrow (October 21), a few of them have already been decided on the third day of play.

Bengal have continued their merry way with another victory, as they beat Services in Delhi. On the other hand, Jammu and Kashmir, the defending champions, have lost to Vidarbha.

Bengal Beat Services by 60 Runs

Bengal registered their second consecutive victory, following their opening-round win over Delhi, after defeating Services in a low-scoring contest in New Delhi.

After being asked to bat first, Bengal managed 184 in their first innings. Services responded with 122, conceding a 62-run lead. Shahbaz Ahmed and Aamir Gani were instrumental in restricting the hosts, claiming four wickets each.

Bengal struggled again in their second innings, getting bowled out for 146 to set Services a target of 209. However, the Bengal spinners delivered when it mattered most, dismissing Services for 148 in 68.5 overs.

Pradipta Pramanik led the bowling effort with four wickets for 48 runs, while Shahbaz picked up three for 44. Aamir Gani claimed two wickets as Bengal secured a 60-run victory and strengthened their position at the top of Elite Group C.

Uttar Pradesh Defeat Goa by 68 Runs

Uttar Pradesh secured a 68-run win over Goa after defending a target of 236 at Green Park in Kanpur. Rinku Singh's unbeaten 118 lifted UP to 202 in their first innings. Goa replied with 164, with leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari claiming five wickets for 45 runs to give the hosts a 38-run advantage.

UP managed 197 in their second innings, setting Goa a target of 236. Captain Aryan Juyal contributed 74, while Yash Dayal provided late impetus with 36 off just 14 deliveries. Yash Kaswanikar claimed five wickets for Goa.

Goa were subsequently bowled out for 167 in 46 overs, handing UP a convincing 68-run victory.

Defending Champions Jammu and Kashmir Suffer Setback

Jammu and Kashmir endured a difficult contest against Vidarbha in Srinagar. After scoring 260 in their first innings, the defending champions conceded a 45-run lead as Vidarbha posted 305.

J&K were then dismissed for 123 in their second innings, leaving Vidarbha a target of 79. Vidarbha were 48/6 in their chase at the tea interval, but after that, Vidarbha chased the score down and won the match by three wickets.

Tamil Nadu Crush Uttarakhand as Sai Kishore Takes Hat-Trick

Tamil Nadu registered one of the most convincing victories of the round, defeating Uttarakhand by an innings and 66 runs. After Uttarakhand managed only 134 in their first innings, Tamil Nadu responded with 313 to establish a substantial 179-run lead.

Uttarakhand struggled again in their second innings, folding for 113. Left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore claimed six wickets, including a hat-trick in the 43rd over, while S Ajith Ram picked up four wickets. Uttarakhand lost their final five wickets for just 10 runs.

Haryana Dominate Chandigarh

Haryana defeated Chandigarh by an innings and 24 runs after producing a disciplined all-round performance. Chandigarh were dismissed for 103 in their first innings against Haryana's 245 before managing only 118 in their second innings. The result handed Haryana a comprehensive victory in their Group D encounter.