Ranji Trophy 2026/27 round one wrap up: Discarded India star slams match-saving 155, defending champions hold on to thrilling draw

Group A Three out of four matches had an outright result in Ranji Trophy Elite Group A, with Uttar Pradesh, Baroda and Vidarbha beating Bihar, Goa and Puducherry respectively. It was a tough start for the defending champions Jammu and Kashmir, who held on to a thrilling draw against Madhya Pradesh. Chasing 326, J&K collapsed to 12-5 on the final day, but their lower-order managed to hold on to a draw as they finished on 78-7.