Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Ranji Trophy: Shami's spell leads Bengal
In the Ranji Trophy cricket tournament, Bengal is close to winning against Services thanks to Mohammed Shami's impressive bowling.
Tamil Nadu is in a strong position against Odisha, setting a big target.
Jharkhand is about to win against Uttar Pradesh, and Chandigarh won their match against Kerala.
Madhya Pradesh is also doing well against Karnataka.
Other matches like Assam vs. Haryana and Tripura vs. Uttarakhand are still going on.
In the Santosh Trophy football tournament, Kerala and Railways drew 1-1, and other matches also ended in draws.
Mohammed Shami's 5/51 helped Bengal take control against Services, leading by 102 runs.
Tamil Nadu set Odisha a daunting target of 455 runs after scoring 316 in their second innings.
Jharkhand reduced Uttar Pradesh to 69/7, leading by 316 runs in their second innings.
Chandigarh won by an innings and 92 runs against Kerala, securing their first win of the season.
Madhya Pradesh stretched their lead against Karnataka to 336 runs, with Himanshu Mantri unbeaten on 89.
- Who
- Bengal, Services, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Railways, Assam, Haryana, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Meghalaya, Goa, Maharashtra
- What
- Matches in the Ranji Trophy cricket tournament
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Various locations including Kalyani, Nadiad, Fulung, Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Lucknow, Anantapur, Mangalapuram, Alur, Pune, Silapathar, Dhakuakhana
- Why
- To compete in the Ranji Trophy tournament
Bengal
Services
Match Outcome
Bengal
Bengal is on the verge of an outright victory with a bonus point.
Services
Services are struggling, currently 231 for eight in their second innings, trailing by 102 runs.
- Teams
- Bengal, Services, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Railways, Assam, Haryana, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Meghalaya, Goa, Maharashtra
- Key Performances
- Mohammed Shami (5/51), Athish SR (88), Mukhtar Hussain (40 not out), Manisankar Murasingh (6/48)
- Match Results
- Bengal vs. Services: Bengal leads by 102 runs, Tamil Nadu vs. Odisha: Tamil Nadu leads by 407 runs, Jharkhand vs. Uttar Pradesh: Jharkhand leads by 316 runs, Chandigarh vs. Kerala: Chandigarh won by an innings and 92 runs, Madhya Pradesh vs. Karnataka: Madhya Pradesh leads by 336 runs
- Venues
- Kalyani, Nadiad, Fulung, Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Lucknow, Anantapur, Mangalapuram, Alur, Pune, Silapathar, Dhakuakhana
- Tournament
- Ranji Trophy
- Date
- Saturday
