Ranji Trophy: Siraj, Tanay star as Hyderabad, UP, Mumbai win inside three days
Synopsis
Mohammed Siraj's captaincy debut for Hyderabad delivered an innings win over Tripura, while Tushar Deshpande's hat-trick and five-for powered Mumbai past Chandigarh and Rinku Singh's century helped UP crush Bihar by innings and 267 runs — three dominant three-day results that set the tone for the 2026 Ranji Trophy season.
Key Takeaways
Mohammed Siraj , captaining Hyderabad for the first two matches, led an innings-and- 40-run win over Tripura in the Ranji Trophy Group B opener.
Left-arm spinner Tanay Thyagarajan took a match haul of nine wickets (3+6), while Aniketh Reddy added a five-wicket haul in the first innings.
Uttar Pradesh defeated Bihar by an innings and 267 runs at Rajgir ; Madhav Kaushik (150) and Rinku Singh (112) scored centuries in UP's first-innings total of 540 .
Mumbai beat Chandigarh by an innings and 155 runs at the Wankhede Stadium ; Tushar Deshpande took a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul.
All three winning sides — Hyderabad, UP and Mumbai — wrapped up victories inside three days .
Mohammed Siraj captained Hyderabad to a dominant innings-and-40-run victory over Tripura in their Group B opener at the Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy on 13 October 2026, as Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai also sealed comprehensive wins inside three days. The three results underline an emphatic start to the domestic season for some of India's strongest first-class sides.
Siraj and Spinners Dismantle Tripura
Named skipper of Hyderabad for the first two matches of the season, India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj struck twice in Tripura's second innings to set the tone. The real destruction came from the spin department — left-arm spinner Tanay Thyagarajan returned a six-wicket haul to bowl Tripura out for 120, adding to his three first-innings wickets for a match haul of nine wickets. Fellow left-arm spinner Aniketh Reddy had claimed a five-wicket haul in the first innings, as Tripura were dismissed for 134 after electing to bat.
Hyderabad's batters responded with solidity. Opener Tanmay Agarwal top-scored with 54, while the other opener Abhirath Reddy contributed 32. Despite a wobble in the middle order — Gahlaut Rahul Singh (5), Pragnay Reddy (0) and Kodimela Himateja (18) fell cheaply — the lower order rallied. Ruthik Yadav Mende anchored the innings with 61 off 150 balls, Rahul Radesh added 40 off 119, and Chama V Milind struck a brisk 40 off 55 to lift Hyderabad to 294 — a first-innings lead that proved match-winning.
UP Crush Bihar by Innings and 267 Runs
Aryan Juyal-led Uttar Pradesh produced a comprehensive innings-and-267-run demolition of Bihar in their Group A fixture at the Rajgir International Cricket Stadium. UP's first innings total of 540 was built on a pair of centuries — Madhav Kaushik (150) and Rinku Singh (112) — supported by half-centuries from Aaradhya Yadav (84) and Zeeshan Ansari (58).
Sakibul Gani's Bihar crumbled for 141 in their first innings, with opener Mangal Mahrour top-scoring with just 25. Kartik Yadav and Karan Sharma shared eight wickets, taking four each. Following on, Bihar again fell short, dismissed for 132, with Zeeshan Ansari claiming a four-wicket haul and Karan and Kartik adding three and two more respectively. The result hands UP maximum points from their opening fixture.
Tushar Deshpande's Hat-Trick Powers Mumbai at Wankhede
Mumbai made similarly short work of Chandigarh in their Group D clash at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, winning by an innings and 155 runs. Batting first, Mumbai piled up 429, with captain Siddhesh Lad top-scoring on 86 and half-centuries from Musheer Khan (65), Tanush Kotian (58) and Mohit Avasthi (56). Raj Bawa and Rohit Dhanda each took four wickets for Chandigarh.
Fast bowler Tushar Deshpande was the standout with the ball, taking a hat-trick before finishing with a five-wicket haul as Chandigarh were skittled for just 78 in their first innings. Forced to follow on, Chandigarh showed greater resistance, with opener Arjun Azad (62) and Shivam Bhambri (44) offering some fight, but the visitors were dismissed for 196. Shams Mulani and Tanish Kotian each picked up three wickets, with Tushar adding two more to seal a commanding win for the record Ranji Trophy champions.
What These Results Signal for the Season
Three bonus-point wins inside three days by sides of the calibre of Mumbai, UP and Hyderabad set an early benchmark in their respective groups. Notably, Siraj's dual role as India's frontline pacer and Hyderabad's captain is a rare experiment in domestic cricket, and his side's clinical display suggests the combination is working. With points tables taking shape rapidly, early innings victories could prove decisive in determining who reaches the knockout stages when the group phase concludes.
Point of View
Tushar Deshpande reminding everyone of his hat-trick threat, and Rinku Singh underlining his first-class credentials with a century. What stands out is not just the margins of victory but the speed: all three results inside three days suggest pitches that reward bowlers, which will complicate life for middle-order batters as the group stage deepens. Hyderabad's reliance on spin alongside Siraj's pace is an intriguing tactical blend, and with nine wickets across the match, Tanay Thyagarajan is the name selectors at the NCA should be watching most closely.
NationPress
13 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of Hyderabad vs Tripura in the Ranji Trophy?
Hyderabad defeated Tripura by an innings and 40 runs in the Group B opener at the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad. Spinner Tanay Thyagarajan took nine wickets in the match and Aniketh Reddy claimed a five-wicket haul in the first innings.
Who is captaining Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy 2026?
India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been named captain of Hyderabad for the first two matches of the Ranji Trophy season. He contributed with two wickets in Tripura's second innings as Hyderabad won inside three days.
How did Uttar Pradesh beat Bihar in the Ranji Trophy?
UP won by an innings and 267 runs at the Rajgir International Cricket Stadium, dismissing Bihar for 141 and 132 after posting 540 in their first innings. Madhav Kaushik (150) and Rinku Singh (112) scored centuries, while Kartik Yadav and Karan Sharma shared eight wickets across the two Bihar innings.
What did Tushar Deshpande do in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy match?
Tushar Deshpande took a hat-trick and went on to finish with a five-wicket haul as Mumbai bowled Chandigarh out for 78 in their first innings at the Wankhede Stadium. He added two more wickets in the second innings to seal Mumbai's innings-and-155-run win.
Which groups are Hyderabad, UP and Mumbai playing in the Ranji Trophy 2026?
Hyderabad are in Group B, Uttar Pradesh in Group A, and Mumbai in Group D. All three sides won their respective opening fixtures inside three days, picking up bonus points early in the group stage.
