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Ranji Trophy 2025 Day 1 Highlights: Gaikwad, Rahane, and Rahul Shine with Centuries as Bowlers Dominate Elsewhere
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Ranji Trophy 2025 Day 1 Highlights: Gaikwad, Rahane, and Rahul Shine with Centuries as Bowlers Dominate Elsewhere
India’s Ranji Trophy kicked off 2025 with exciting matches nationwide – batsmen shone, bowlers attacked. Riyan Parag led well while Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad, alongside Gahlaut Rahul Singh each scored impressive centuries, delivering a day full of spirited play and talent.
Assam vs Services – Riyan Parag’s All-Round Show
Tinsukia saw bowlers reign supreme – twenty-five batsmen lost their wickets on the first day. Though Assam initially stumbled to 103, their skipper Riyan Parag responded with an incredible bowling performance, grabbing 5 for 25. This dismantled Services for a mere 108 runs. He claimed five of their leading hitters, even bagging two wickets from his very first over, so the match remains close as play continues tomorrow.
Chhattisgarh vs Mumbai – Rahane Returns to Form
Ajinkya Rahane, batting for Mumbai at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, delivered a classic performance – a careful 118 runs from 245 deliveries. He joined the game sooner than expected, then stabilized Mumbai’s start while holding firm through 15 fours until an injury forced him to stop playing just before play ended. It was the kind of determined, calm display people remember him for.
Puducherry vs Hyderabad – Rahul Singh Leads the Charge
Rahul Singh, skipper of Hyderabad, showed the way with a solid 114 runs from 174 deliveries against Puducherry. He teamed up with Kodimela Himateja for a powerful stand of 167, steering Hyderabad to a strong close at 255/1 despite losing their opening batsmen quickly.
Haryana vs Tripura – Swapnil Singh Spins a Web
Swapnil Singh of Tripura dramatically shifted momentum, grabbing five wickets to tear through Haryana’s batting lineup. Despite posting just 126 runs themselves, Tripura responded fiercely thanks to Swapnil’s spinning deliveries – leaving Haryana struggling at 155/8 when play ended, thus maintaining an uncertain contest.
Kerala vs Punjab – Harnoor Singh Hits Maiden Ton
At only 22 years old, Punjab batsman Harnoor Singh hit his first first-class hundred – an unbeaten 126 versus Kerala. Throughout the day, he steered Punjab to 240/6 with a steady performance featuring eleven boundaries. He displayed remarkable poise, constructing vital partnerships while anchoring the innings.
Nagaland vs Tamil Nadu – Run-Fest in Dimapur
In Dimapur, Tamil Nadu had a fantastic first day at the crease, racking up 399 runs for just two wickets lost. Vimal Khumar almost reached 200 – he finished with 189, including an impressive 28 boundaries – however Pradosh Ranjan Paul ended the day still batting on 156. Together they put on 307 runs, essentially overwhelming the Nagaland bowlers.
Karnataka vs Goa – Arjun Tendulkar Impresses
Arjun Tendulkar, bowling for Goa, took three wickets for forty-seven runs versus Karnataka in Shimoga. He quickly dismissed some key batsmen, yet Karun Nair scored eighty-six while Shreyash Gopal added forty-eight, allowing Karnataka to finish the day at two hundred twenty-two for five.
Maharashtra vs Chandigarh – Gaikwad’s Classy Century
Ruturaj Gaikwad batted beautifully, scoring 116 runs from 163 deliveries – a performance that helped Maharashtra reach 313. He teamed up with Saurabh Nawale, who made 66, forming a crucial partnership of 152 runs which steadied things after a shaky start versus Chandigarh.
Saurashtra vs Madhya Pradesh – Jadeja Falls as Kartikeya Strikes
Saurashtra began well, reaching 258/8 at Rajkot. Yet, Madhya Pradesh’s Kumar Kartikeya shifted momentum with 4 wickets for 84 runs – notably dismissing Jadeja for 36. As evening approached, Saurashtra’s batting collapsed, shedding five batsmen for a mere 54 runs.
Summary
The first day of the 2025 Ranji Trophy delivered – big scores, sudden slumps, then fights back to even things out. It feels like this season’s red-ball cricket is going to be a real ride.
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