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Ranji Trophy: Andhra, Jharkhand, J&K advance to quarterfinals

Ranji Trophy: Andhra, Jharkhand, J&K advance to quarterfinals
Ranji Trophy: Andhra, Jharkhand qualify for quarters from Group A · theprint.in

In the Ranji Trophy, Andhra and Jharkhand qualified for the quarterfinals from Group A, while Vidarbha, despite winning, did not qualify due to fewer bonus points.

Jammu and Kashmir also secured their spot in the quarterfinals from Elite Group D. Mumbai topped their group.

Various matches saw notable performances, including Aman Mokhade's 83 runs and Danish Malewar's 54 runs for Vidarbha, and Ayush Doseja's unbeaten 159 for Delhi.

Other matches ended in draws or with significant individual performances.

The knockout stage is set with eight teams advancing.

Key facts

Andhra's Group Standing
Topped Group A with 31 points
Jharkhand's Group Standing
Finished second in Group A with 31 points
Vidarbha's Group Standing
Finished third in Group A with 31 points
Jammu and Kashmir's Group Standing
Finished second in Elite Group D with 24 points
Mumbai's Group Standing
Topped Elite Group D with 33 points
Aman Mokhade's Score
83 runs off 150 balls
Danish Malewar's Score
54 runs off 89 balls
Shivam Sharma's Bowling Figures
4/55
Chetan Bisht's Score
100 runs off 181 balls
Nagaho Chishi's Score
79 runs
Sharandeep Singh's Score
64 runs
Robin Minz's Score
63 runs
Anukul Roy's Score
45 runs
Vimal Kumar's Score
182 runs
Shivalik Sharma's Score
59 not out
Jyotsnil Singh's Score
55 not out
Ayush Doseja's Score
159 not out
Himanshu Singh's Bowling Figures
3/86
R Shreeram's Score
57 runs
Ajay Rohera's Score
49 not out
Anuj Tiwary's Score
88 runs
Amandeep Khare's Score
176 not out

Timeline

  1. Capitals' loss to RCB fueled their hunger against Mumbai in WPL 2026.

  2. Then, they crushed Mumbai, chasing 155 with 7 wickets in hand.

  3. Confidence soaring, Capitals' batsmen dominated, Sangwan scoring a century.

  4. They surged ahead, taking an 110-run lead against Mumbai in Ranji Trophy.

  5. Delhi fought back, extending their lead to 110 runs.

Quotes

Divij Mehra

Divij Mehra is a 23-year-old cricketer who played for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai.

“Ishant bhaiya told me sternly after one match: ‘Dekh bhai itne se nahi chalega (this isn’t enough). He made me realise things which I was not able to by myself. He has told me about the kind of training I have to go through and what should be my schedule be like as a fast bowler.”
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“They both (Pant and Ishant) have spoken with me in details and told me that whatever I am doing is not enough in white-ball cricket. There are a lot of areas to work upon.”
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