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Punjab reaches 289 for six against Hyderabad on Ranji Trophy opening day
Punjab made 289 for six on the opening day of its Ranji Trophy match against Hyderabad at Gymkhana Ground.
Prabhsimran Singh top-scored with 81, while Salil Arora and Ramandeep Singh added half-centuries.
Hyderabad’s bowlers took wickets with pace rather than spin, despite expectations that the pitch would turn.
Their best return came from Rakshann Readdi, who dismissed two batters, including Prabhsimran.
The teams are competing in Elite Group B, where Hyderabad and Punjab entered the match near the top after strong starts to the season.
Punjab’s innings is still under way, with Salil and Emanjot Singh batting, so Hyderabad will try to take the remaining wickets when play resumes.
Punjab ended the opening day of its Ranji Trophy match against Hyderabad at 289 for six.
Salil Arora was 57 not out and Emanjot Singh was five not out at the close.
Prabhsimran Singh top-scored for Punjab with 81, while Ramandeep Singh made 52.
Hyderabad took six wickets, with Rakshann Readdi claiming two.
The match was played at Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad on October 26, 2026.
- Who
- Punjab and Hyderabad, in a Ranji Trophy match.
- What
- Punjab scored 289 for six in its first innings on the opening day.
- When
- October 26, 2026.
- Where
- Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad.
- Why
- The teams were playing a Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.
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Sportstar previewed the Hyderabad-Punjab match scheduled to start on Monday.
Punjab won the toss and chose to bat.
Hyderabad dismissed Uday Saharan, leaving Punjab at 139 for four.
Rakshann Readdi dismissed Prabhsimran Singh, and Punjab lost Jashanpreet Singh Sidhu to a run-out.
Ramandeep Singh and Salil Arora added 93 runs before C.V. Milind dismissed Ramandeep.
Punjab finished at 289 for six after 90 overs.
- Day-one total
- Punjab 289 for six after 90 overs
- Top score
- Prabhsimran Singh — 81
- Not out
- Salil Arora — 57; Emanjot Singh — 5
- Hyderabad wickets
- Rakshann Readdi took 2
- Venue
- Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad
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