Ranji Trophy 2026/27: Kerala falters in pursuit of first innings lead against Jharkhand after Abhishek century

Ranji Trophy 2026/27: Kerala falters in pursuit of first innings lead against Jharkhand after Abhishek century left Abhishek P. Nair’s hundred helped Kerala get off to a flier in the first innings. P. K. Ajith Kumar The Hindu https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/6hh9q9/article71580019.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Abhishek%20Nair%20Kerala.jpg P. K. Ajith Kumar In reply to Jharkhand’s 587, Kerala reached 269 for six. Overtaking that score doesn’t look very likely: not much batting is left. Avoiding the follow-on should be a priority, but that target isn’t easy — 436. Jamshedpur Abhishek P. Nair played his first Ranji Trophy match in circumstances most unusual.