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Rinku Singh's unbeaten 118 rescues Uttar Pradesh in Ranji Trophy
The second round of India's Ranji Trophy began with bowlers on top, with 10 teams dismissed on the opening day across 19 matches.
In Kanpur, Rinku Singh scored an unbeaten 118 to rescue Uttar Pradesh after the team lost three wickets for 33 runs against Goa.
It was Rinku's second century of the season, and his innings helped Uttar Pradesh reach 202 before being bowled out.
Goa ended the day at 43 without losing a wicket, 159 runs behind Uttar Pradesh.
Elsewhere, Tushar Deshpande took four wickets as Mumbai dismissed Himachal Pradesh for 140 and reached 107 for two.
Play continues on the second day, with Goa set to resume its reply and teams seeking first-innings leads.
Rinku Singh scored an unbeaten 118 to help Uttar Pradesh reach 202 against Goa in the Ranji Trophy.
Uttar Pradesh had slipped to 33 for three before Rinku steadied the innings.
He faced 186 balls and hit 11 fours and two sixes.
Goa closed the day at 43 without loss, trailing by 159 runs.
Rinku’s century was his second of the season.
- Who
- Rinku Singh scored 118 not out for Uttar Pradesh.
- What
- He helped Uttar Pradesh reach 202 all out against Goa in the Ranji Trophy.
- When
- Sunday, October 18, 2026.
- Where
- Kanpur, India.
- Why
- Uttar Pradesh had fallen to 33 for three, and Rinku’s innings helped the team recover.
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Uttar Pradesh began its innings against Goa and fell to 33 for three.
Rinku and Madhav Kaushik added to the score before Kaushik was dismissed for 45.
Rinku and No. 11 Vansh Chaudhary helped Uttar Pradesh reach 202 all out.
Goa reached 43 without loss, trailing by 159 runs.
- Rinku Singh’s score
- 118 not out off 186 balls
- Uttar Pradesh total
- 202 all out in 71 overs
- Goa’s score at close
- 43/0
- Rinku’s boundaries
- 11 fours and two sixes
- Match venue
- Kanpur