The second round of the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy concluded on Tuesday, October 28, featuring a total of 19 matches in the 91st edition of the tournament. This round delivered thrilling cricket action, standout performances, and some unique records.
One of the most remarkable matches was between Assam and Services, which ended in just two days. The four innings combined spanned a mere 90 overs, an incredibly short duration for a first-class match. Services emerged victorious, powered by a rare feat as two of their bowlers, Arjun Sharma and Mohit Jangra, each picked up a hat-trick in the same innings—a unique achievement in first-class cricket.
The round also saw several notable individual performances from well-known players. Ajinkya Rahane displayed his class with a gritty 159 off 303 balls in a drawn match against Chhattisgarh. For Maharashtra, newly signed batsman Prithvi Shaw smashed a blistering double century off just 141 balls, marking the third-fastest double hundred in Ranji Trophy history.
Former India Test batsman Karun Nair announced his intentions with an unbeaten 174, helping Karnataka secure a draw against Goa. On the bowling front, Mohammed Shami dominated with his first five-wicket haul in first-class cricket in four years, leading Bengal to a hard-fought victory over Gujarat.
Among the lesser-known players, Jammu and Kashmir’s Auqib Nabi impressed with a match haul of 10 wickets (3-29 and 7-24) against Rajasthan. He also contributed valuable runs with the bat, scoring 55.
### Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Points Table After Round Two
Services are the only team to have won both of their games so far and currently top the Elite Group C table. The other group leaders include:
– Vidarbha (Elite Group A)
– Maharashtra (Elite Group B)
– Mumbai (Elite Group D)
All three sides have registered one win and one draw each.
In the Plate Group, Mizoram sit atop the standings with one win. Their opening fixture against Meghalaya in Shillong was abandoned without a ball bowled.
The Ranji Trophy is shaping up to be an exciting tournament, with several teams and players making strong statements early on. Fans can look forward to more high-quality cricket as the competition progresses.
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**Elite Group Standings after Round Two:**
– Elite Group A: Vidarbha leading
– Elite Group B: Maharashtra leading
– Elite Group C: Services leading
– Elite Group D: Mumbai leading
**Plate Group:**
– Mizoram leading with one win
Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth coverage of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26.
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