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Shubman Gill returns for Punjab’s Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh
Shubman Gill will return to play for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy, India’s domestic first-class cricket competition.
Punjab host Chhattisgarh in their second-round match, which starts on Sunday, October 18.
Gill missed Punjab’s opening match against Assam, where the team earned three points after taking a first-innings lead.
Punjab are seeking their first outright win this season after struggling to carry their success in shorter formats into the multi-day competition.
Gill joins a side that also includes opener Prabhsimran Singh and fast bowler Umesh Yadav, who took seven wickets in the opening match.
Gill arrives in strong form after scoring 334 runs in India’s 2-1 one-day series win over the West Indies and earning Player of the Series.
His return gives Punjab an experienced batter as they try to build momentum in red-ball cricket.
The match is scheduled to begin on Sunday; the sources give no further details about what follows.
Shubman Gill will return to play for Punjab against Chhattisgarh in the second round of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy.
The match is scheduled to start on October 18 at the Punjab Cricket Association New Chandigarh Stadium.
Gill missed Punjab’s opening-round match against Assam, in which the team earned three points after taking a first-innings lead.
Punjab coach Amit Uniyal said Gill was keen to contribute to the team’s red-ball campaign.
Punjab will be seeking its first outright victory of the season.
- Who
- Shubman Gill will play for Punjab, led by Uday Saharan. Chhattisgarh are the opponents.
- What
- Gill is returning to state cricket for Punjab’s second-round Ranji Trophy match.
- When
- The match is scheduled to start on October 18, 2026.
- Where
- Punjab Cricket Association New Chandigarh Stadium.
- Why
- Gill wants to contribute to Punjab’s red-ball campaign. ESPNcricinfo also reported that he wants match practice before India’s November ODI series in New Zealand.
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Punjab played Assam and earned three points after securing a first-innings lead.
Punjab are scheduled to play Chhattisgarh in the second round, with Gill returning to the side.
- Match
- Punjab vs Chhattisgarh
- Competition
- 2026-27 Ranji Trophy, Elite Group B
- Scheduled start
- October 18, 2026
- Venue
- PCA New Chandigarh Stadium
- Punjab captain
- Uday Saharan
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What people are saying
Shubman is very keen on Punjab doing well this season in all formats, especially red-ball cricket. He keeps track of the matches and developments and wants to contribute whenever he turns up for the team. He is also closely monitoring the progress of Punjab players.
We will select India’s ODI team in the next two or three days,