Domestic Cricket: Ranji Trophy Heats Up!

The 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season is reaching fever pitch! With the quarter-finals wrapped up this week, the semi-final lineup is set, promising some thrilling cricket action. Karnataka, Mumbai, Saurashtra, and Bengal have all secured their spots after hard-fought victories. The tournament, India's premier first-class cricket competition, has unearthed several promising talents this year. Live Cricket Scores & Commentary are available for all matches on our platform.

Karnataka Dominates, Eyes Title

Karnataka's dominant performance against Uttar Pradesh in Bangalore was the highlight of the quarter-finals. After posting a mammoth 550 in their first innings, led by Manish Pandey’s brilliant 180 (strike rate of 72), they bowled out UP twice to secure an innings victory. Young leg-spinner, Shubhang Hegde, was the star with the ball, picking up 8 wickets in the match. His impressive spell of 5 for 62 in the second innings broke the backbone of the UP batting lineup. Speaking to News Reporter Live, Karnataka coach, Arun Kumar, said, "The boys played exceptionally well. We stuck to our plans and executed them perfectly. Shubhang is a special talent, and he showed his class today."

Mumbai Survive Scare, Saurashtra Cruise

Meanwhile, in Mumbai, the home side had a narrow escape against a spirited Vidarbha team. After conceding a first-innings lead, Mumbai fought back strongly in their second innings, with Prithvi Shaw smashing a quickfire 120 off just 100 balls. His aggressive approach shifted the momentum and allowed Mumbai to set a challenging target. Vidarbha fought valiantly but eventually fell short by 30 runs. On the other hand, Saurashtra enjoyed a comfortable victory over Rajasthan, thanks to a fine all-round display. Cheteshwar Pujara, returning to domestic cricket after his Test exploits, showed his class with a patient 90 in the first innings. Reportersays the Saurashtra bowling attack proved too strong for Rajasthan, bundling them out cheaply in both innings.

Bengal Edge Past Tamil Nadu in Thriller

The most closely contested quarter-final was undoubtedly between Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The match went down to the wire, with Bengal eventually winning by a narrow margin of 15 runs. Shahbaz Ahmed's crucial half-century in the second innings and Ishan Porel's fiery spell with the ball proved decisive. Tamil Nadu fought hard, but their lower order crumbled under pressure. The Eden Gardens crowd was on its feet as Bengal celebrated a memorable victory.

Semi-Final Matchups and Schedule

The semi-finals promise to be exciting encounters. Karnataka will face Bengal, while Mumbai will take on Saurashtra. The matches are scheduled to begin on March 29th. The winners will then clash in the final, vying for the coveted Ranji Trophy title. These matches will be broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. Don't miss the action! Sports News is constantly updated on our website.