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Stars Stumble: Ranji Trophy Day 1 Surprises
11 Oct
Summary
- Mohammed Shami impressed with disciplined bowling figures.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan were dismissed for ducks.
- Karnataka's top-order batters failed to score significantly.
The opening day of the Ranji Trophy season on October 11, 2026, showcased mixed results for India's Test regulars and hopefuls.
Mohammed Shami began strongly for Bengal against Delhi, taking three wickets and impressing with a disciplined spell. Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep also contributed with wickets, supporting Shami's efforts. However, for Mumbai, Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck early in their match.
Karnataka's top order suffered a significant collapse against Andhra Pradesh. Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul, and Karun Nair were all out for single-digit scores, leaving the team in a precarious position. Despite this, KL Shrijith and captain Ravichandran Smaran provided some recovery.
In other matches, Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten for Saurashtra, while Prithvi Shaw scored a quick 70 for Maharashtra. Mohammed Siraj bowled tightly for Hyderabad, whose spinners dominated Tripura.
