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Ranji Trophy Day 2 begins with clear skies in New Chandigarh
The 2026-27 Ranji Trophy opening round continued on Day 2, with matches taking place across India.
In New Chandigarh, weather allowed only 23 overs in the Punjab vs Assam match on Day 1.
Clear skies greeted the teams on Day 2, and play was expected to start at 9:30.
Other matches entered the day with teams posting strong scores, including centuries from Smaran Ravichandran and Shikhar Mohan.
Bowlers also made an impact, with Rohit Sharma taking five wickets and Mohammed Shami taking four.
The results of these matches will shape the teams’ progress through the opening round.
Clear skies greeted Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match between Punjab and Assam in New Chandigarh.
Players were on the ground completing training drills, and play was expected to start at 9:30.
Weather had limited the match to 23 overs on Day 1.
Assam were 68/3 against Punjab heading into Day 2.
- Who
- Punjab and Assam.
- What
- Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy match began under clear skies after weather disrupted play on Day 1.
- When
- Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opening round; the article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- New Chandigarh, Punjab.
- Why
- Weather disrupted the match on Day 1; the source does not state why.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Game should start at 9:30, as things stand.
Weather disruptions limited play in the Punjab-Assam match to 23 overs.
Clear skies were reported in New Chandigarh, with players on the ground training ahead of the expected start.
- Day 1 play
- 23 overs
- Day 2 weather
- Clear skies in New Chandigarh
- Expected start
- 9:30
- Score heading into Day 2
- Assam 68/3 against Punjab
Sources
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