The Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic cricket competition, has been the breeding ground for numerous cricketing talents over the years. Every season, the tournament witnesses intense battles between state teams vying for supremacy. Among the many statistical milestones in the tournament, one of the most coveted records is for the most runs in Ranji Trophy scored by a player in a single season. This record not only highlights individual brilliance but also reflects the consistency and perseverance required to excel in the grueling domestic circuit.

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Let's delve into the top 5 batsmen who have etched their names in Ranji Trophy history with their remarkable run-scoring feats.

Most runs in Ranji Trophy (Single Season)

1. VVS Laxman (1999-00)|1415 Runs

The elegant Hyderabadi batsman, VVS Laxman, produced a masterclass in the 1999-2000 Ranji Trophy season. Representing Hyderabad, Laxman amassed a staggering 1415 runs in that edition at an average of 108.84. His prolific run-scoring spree included 8 centuries, showcasing his sublime touch and impeccable technique.

Laxman scored a gritty 111 in the finals against Mumbai, but that wasn't enough for his side to lift the silverware. His best performance came against Karnataka at the Chinnaswamy Stadium when he scored a marathon triple century, 353 studded with 52 boundaries and 2 sixes. Laxman's performances not only propelled Hyderabad to greater heights but also cemented his name to the top of the list of most runs in Ranji Trophy in a single season.

2. Shreyas Iyer (2015-16) | 1321 Runs

Mumbai's premier batsman, Shreyas Iyer has second most runs in Ranji Trophy in a single season, just behind VVS Laxman. With 1321 runs, the talismanic batsman also went past Wasim Jaffer's tally of 1260 runs to become the highest run-scorer of Mumbai in one particular season. Iyer has scored four tons and seven half-centuries in 2015-16 season, with a highest score of 200. He went past fifty on 11 occasions.

3. Vijay Bharadwaj (1998-99) | 1280 Runs

Vijay Bharadwaj, the versatile Karnataka all-rounder has third most runs in Ranji Trophy in a single season. He left an indelible mark with his batting exploits in the 1998-99 Ranji Trophy season. Bharadwaj amassed 1280 runs in 10 matches at an average of 106.66. His remarkable consistency, coupled with four centuries and seven half-centuries, played a pivotal role in Karnataka's triumph in the tournament. His highest score was 200, which came in a match against Kerala. Bharadwaj's ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when needed made him a potent force in domestic cricket.

Bharadwaj was phenomenal with the ball too, as he picked up 21 wickets and helped Karnataka ease past Madhya Pradesh in the finals of the tournament. Owing to the performances in the tournament, he received a national call.

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4. Wasim Jaffer (2008-09)|1260 Runs

Wasim Jaffer, the seasoned campaigner from Mumbai, etched his name in the list of most runs in Ranji Trophy in a single season with his exceptional batting display in the 2008-09 season. Playing for Mumbai, Jaffer amassed 1260 runs in that edition at an average of 84.00. His innings were embellished with four centuries and five half-centuries, highlighting his ability to dominate opposition attacks with poise and elegance. Jaffer's majestic triple ton, 301, that he scored against Saurashtra in Chennai, played a pivotal role in Mumbai's success.

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5. Kedar Jadhav (2013-14)|1223 Runs

Kedar Jadhav, the Maharashtra stalwart known for his prolific run-scoring, stamped his authority in the 2013-14 Ranji Trophy season. He has fifth most runs in Ranji Trophy in a single edition. Jadhav amassed 1223 runs in that edition at an average of 87.35. His batting prowess was evident as he notched up six centuries, guiding Maharashtra to the finals of the tournament. Jadhav also was the leading run-scorer of the 2013-14 season. He smashed a ton in the final against Karnataka too, but in vain.

The game was hanging in the balance despite a fantastic finish to Day 2 by the hosts, Tripura, against mighty Bengal in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Elite Group C clash at Maharaja Bir Bikram Stadium in Agartala. But, on the final day of the match, Tripura made sure they would earn their first point of the season - that too, three against a star-studded Bengal lineup.

Equation before the start on Day 4

The equation before the start of Day 4 was that Bengal would need 3 wickets for three points while Tripura required 63 runs to earn the same. For Bengal, it was Mohammed Shami and the new ball, while for Tripura, it was the partnership between captain Manisankar Murasingh and Hanuma Vihari, which was supposed to decide the match.

No swing with the new ball for Bengal

As planned, Bengal took the new ball in the third over of the day after Shami and Ishan Porel warmed up with one over each with the older ball. However, there was not much effect with the brand-new ball.

While everyone expected Shami to run through the tail, it was Manisankar Murasingh who got some quick early runs to take the target below fifty for Tripura, and reached his fifty too. The new ball did not swing or seam, which was of no help to the Bengal bowlers.

Shami changed angles, but was not able to challenge both the batters and create any chance for Bengal. Soon, Bengal’s most successful bowler in this match, Mohammed Kaif, replaced Ishan Porel from the City End, and he leaked some boundaries, which did not help the cause either.

However, Shami was replaced by Ishan Porel, from the Pavilion End, and that resulted in a dismissal for Bengal. Hanuma Vihari, who was earlier dropped off Ishan Porel when the batter was on 53 on Day 3, was able to hit him in front of the wicket and get the desired result from the umpire.

Tension rose at the ground, and for everyone following the match, with the new equation being 21 needed for Tripura and 2 wickets needed for Bengal. A few hundred present at the ground along with some U-19 Tripura cricketers gave Hanuma Vihari a standing ovation for his 141, his first big knock for Tripura.

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Rana Dutta’s heroics at No. 10

Even though Tripura lost the previous two games and batters did not do well, the murmur in the gallery was that both Rana Dutta and Abhijit Sarkar can also bat, which meant Tripura nearly have 11 batters in the team.

Although Abhijit was supposed to come at No.10, captain Murasingh wanted Rana Dutta, as he wanted two lefties in the middle since neither Ishan Porel nor Mohammed Kaif was able to bring the ball back into the lefties.

Bengal’s plan to keep the field open for Murasingh helped him get some easy singles while Rana looked comfortable even against Mohammed Shami, who returned for his 8th spell of the inning. Shami tested the pacer with some bouncers, which he negotiated very well.

Desperate Bengal tried their final weapon as they brought off-spinner Rahul Prasad with Tripura needed 9 runs to earn three points. Rana Dutta took the first single, and then Murasingh hit back-to-back boundaries to give them the lead. A roar from the all-rounder and a cheer from the dugout proved how important it was for them.

Rana was crucial in that 20, as he added 11 of them to ensure their lead. Finally, Rahul Prasad dismissed Rana on 27, and Murasingh took his chance to hit a six off Shahbaz Ahmed to get to his fifth first-class ton, before they were bowled out for 385, with a lead of 49.

Three important points for Tripura!

It is their captain incredible Manisankar Murasingh, who hits the important boundary to earn their first point of this campaign.

Bengal would be hugely disappointed but they have been outplayed here.

Kudos to Rana Dutta, who added 11. pic.twitter.com/unTbDMoUeI

— Koushik Biswas (@kbofficial25) November 4, 2025

Bengal’s scare with the bat

Although everything was settled with both teams knowing the end result, Tripura bowlers made sure they gave their home fans a reason to stay for a bit longer. 

Rana Dutta, after his heroics with the bat, struck in the first over to dismiss Sudip Kumar Gharami, the centurion from the first inning, on duck. Then Abhijit Sarkar trapped Kazi Juanid Saifi in front of the wicket on a duck to make it a pair for the left-handed top-order batter. At 0/2, scenes looked scary for Bengal.

Abhijit Sarkar made it worse by dismissing Habib Gandhi with a short ball, which came at an awkward height for the left-hander as he went to pull the ball. The scoreboard said 13/3, trailed by 36. Tripura might have gone on to create something miraculous if Hrituraj Ghosh Roy had not dropped an easy catch at short midwicket off Abhitjit Sarkar, just two balls later.

Eventually, Anustup Majumdar and Shahbaz Ahmed took Bengal out of misery. Teams shook hands after Shahbaz reached his fifty, with Bengal finishing on 90/3. 

Bengal now dropped to third place in the group while Tripura rose one spot up to No.7 after their three points. Bengal will next face Railways, while Tripura will host Assam from 8th November. Bengal will reach Kolkata before boarding a flight for Surat tomorrow, on Wednesday.

Bengal 0/2

Sudip Gharami and Kazi Junaid Saifi went for ducks!

Wicket a-piece for Rana Dutta and Abhijit Sarkar!#RanjiTrophy pic.twitter.com/AjBeVbhniT

— Koushik Biswas (@kbofficial25) November 4, 2025

“Knew that it won’t swing:” Murasingh

Post-match, Tripura captain Manisankar Murasingh told Sportz Point that he knew there would be no swing on the final day, even with the new ball. That is why he was confident that if he could get his eye in early, three points were on the cards.

“I have grown up playing here. I knew there would be no swing or seam, even with the new ball. I got a few early boundaries, which helped us get closer to the target. This is a great comeback by the team after two defeats. It was a near-perfect game for us,” Murasinggh told.

Player of the match Hanuma Vihari shared that the battle against Mohammed Shami needed to be won early on Day 4. Moreover, he appreciated the fact that the aggressive nature of Murasingh helped him play in his own style during their 116-run partnership.

“It was a great battle with Shami. The conditions were in my favour in this match, which is why I won the battle. Tripura have been doing well in the last few seasons, and after these three points, the team would be more confident,” Hanuma told Sportz Point.

Score summary:

Bengal (1st inning): 336; (Sudip Gharami 108, Habib Gandhi 95, Murasingh 56/3)

Tripura (1st inning): 385 (Hanuma Vihari 141, Murasingh 102*, Mohammed Kaif 79/4)

Bengal (2nd inning): 90/3 (Shabaz Ahmed 51*, Abhijit Sarkar 11/2)

Bengal (Playing XI): Sudip Kumar Gharami, Kazi Saifi, Shakir Habib Gandhi, Anustup Majumdar, Abishek Porel(w/c), Sumanta Gupta, Shahbaz Ahmed, Rahul Hari Prasad, Mohammed Kaif, Mohammed Shami, Ishan Porel.

Tripura (Playing XI): Bikramkumar Das, Hrituraj Roy, Sridam Paul, Hanuma Vihari, Vijay Shankar, Swapnil Singh, Manisankar Murasingh(c), Sentu Sarkar(w), Rana Dutta, Abhijit K Sarkar, Bikramjit Debnath

Hello and welcome to the LIVE blog of Tripura vs Bengal, Ranji Trophy 2025-26 match at Maharaja Bir Bikram Stadium in Agartala. 

This is Koushik Biswas, who will be reporting from the ground for you with all the latest updates, news, scores, images and free commentary. 

Bengal have won their first two games and are sitting at number two on the points table while Tripura have lost both of their matches and are at number 8 on the points table. 

Mohammed Shami vs Hanuma Vihari and Vijay Shankar will be a key battle to watch out for. 

Three dropped catches, a solid 25th first-class ton from Hanuma Vihari, and wicketless Mohammed Shami - these were the highlights of day 3, Tripura vs Bengal, Group C, Ranji Trophy 2025-26 match at Maharaja Bir Bikram Stadium in Agartala. Hanuma Vihari’s unbeaten 128 took Tripura close to Bengal’s 336 in the first as the home side finished on 273/7 at the end of day 3.

Bengal were bundled for 336

Bengal could only add one more run to their overnight score as Tripura captain Manishankar Murasingh’s fifth ball of the first over kept a bit low and castled the stumps of Shahbaz Ahmed, who was dismissed on 40. Despite a 108 from Sudip Gharami and 95 from Shakir Habib Gandhi, Bengal had to be satisfied with 336 in the first inning. Murasingh finished with 3 wickets, as did Rana Dutta.

Five balls are all it took for Tripura to trigger the innings break. Shahbaz Ahmed has his stumps broken.

336 it is. #BENvTPA #RanjiTrophy @sportstarweb pic.twitter.com/NFA5B6oveR

— Santadeep Dey (@SantadeepDey) November 3, 2025

Excellent start from Bengal

Everyone knew with the form Tripura batters were in and the strength of the Bengal bowling lineup, 336 was a good total on the board. Although Mohammed Shami did not strike in the first hour, it was his brother Mohammed Kaif, who took three early wickets to send the Tripura top order back to the pavilion.

Kaif dismissed Bikram Kumar Das on 19, who tried to guide the ball towards third man and played down the ball onto the stumps. Ishan Porel then rattled the stumps of Hrituraj Ghosh Roy with an inswinger, and Bengal had the early momentum.

Photo of the day already!

Mohammed Kaif, the brother of Mohammed Shami cleans up the stumps of Tripura batter Sridam Paul on Day 2 of Tripura vs Bengal, Ranji Trophy 2025-26 in Agartala.

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— Koushik Biswas (@kbofficial25) November 3, 2025

Kaif then had a double wicket over to break into the middle order of the Tripura batting lineup. Sridam Paul could not gauge the inswinger from Kaif and lost his stumps, while Bikramjit Debanth was trapped in front of the stumps by the medium pacer two balls later.

Shahbaz Ahmed then outfoxed Swapnil Singh to lure him out of the crease, and Abishek Porel did the rest to make it 53/5 before lunch.

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Hanuma Vihar’s steady ton kept Tripura in the match

With a chance of follow-on lurking on their mind, Hanuman Vihari, the 12-Test experienced professional from Andhra Pradesh, took Tripura out of the misery. However, Vihari gave two chances before making the innings look solid and perfect.

First, it was debutant wicket-keeper batter Sentu Sarkar, who looked good and provided solid support to Vihari. Their partnership of 40 off 87 balls steadied the ship a bit, though they were not out of trouble by any means. Sentu was dismissed by Bengal’s debutant Rahul Prasad, which made the scoreboard look 93/6.

Fifty for Hanuma Vihari, his first of the season.

Apart from one chance off Mohammed Kaif, he has looked good.

Tripura 117/6 against Bengal. Mohammed Shami is yet to take a wicket. #RanjiTrophy

— Koushik Biswas (@kbofficial25) November 3, 2025

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Dropped catches gave Tripura an opening

A ball from Mohammed Kaif hit Abishek Porel’s left leg and he was forced to leave the field on Day 3 of Tripura vs Bengal, Ranji Trophy 2025-26 match.

Shakir Habib Gandhi has replaced him behind the stumps.

Will this hurt this chance to get into the ACC Rising Star tournament? pic.twitter.com/P73iIpH7wv

— Koushik Biswas (@kbofficial25) November 3, 2025

First on 33, Abishek Porel could not hold on to a tough chance to his right as Kaif produced a ripper to find the edge of Hanuma Vihari. Then, on 53, it was Bengal’s stand-in captain Abishek Porel again, who missed a dolley off Ishan Porel to hand Vihari another life.

Meantime, Vijay Shankar kept on hitting occasional boundaries with the pain in his hamstring. Bengal then again had a chance to get Shankar out, but Anustup Majumdar dropped a tough chance at wide first slip to give him a chance.

Abishek Porel, who had gone out after getting injured, returned as a fielder and took a good catch to finally dismiss Vijay Shankar on 34. Kaif, with this fourth one of the inning, proved why he was a good inclusion to the playing XI.

Vihari then did not give any chance and reached his 25th first-class ton in a classy manner to keep the fight on for Tripura. Captain Manisankar Murasingh also added an unbeaten, valuable 42 off 75 to give him the support.

Bengal look to strike early with the new ball

In the final hour of the day, Bengal deliberately slowed the game down to wait for a new ball. They want to strike with the new ball early on the final day and grab those three points. But, between them and those three points will be a steady Hanuma Vihari and a calm Manisankar Murasingh.

Bengal needs three wickets while Tripura requires 63 runs in a battle for three points in Agartala. Check our LIVE blog to check real-time updates of Day 4.

After finishing Day 1 of Tripura vs Bengal, Ranji Trophy 2025-26 match on 171/1, Bengal batters will now look to bat till the end of Day 2 to ensure they bat only once in the match. However, the rain, poor light, and adverse weather conditions may impact the progress of Day 2’s action at the Maharaja Bir Bikram Stadium in Agartala, Tripura.

Match details

Match: Tripura vs Bengal, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Round 3

Date: 1-4 November 2025

Time: 8.30 am IST

Venue: Mahraja Bir Bikram Cricket Stadium, Agartala

Where to watch the match?

There will be no LIVE telecast or streaming of this match. However, you can follow the match on our LIVE blog.

What happened on Day 1?

Tripura captain Manisankar Murasingh won the toss and asked the Bengal team to bat first under a bit cloudy and gloomy conditions. As we had already revealed in our preview, all-rounder Rahul Prasad made his first-class debut, Kazi Junaid Saifi and Shakir Habib Gandhi replaced Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sudip Chatterjee, while Mohammed Kaif replaced Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal in the playing XI. Tripura also made three changes to their lineup from the last match.

Tripura’s decision to bowl first came into action when Abhijit Sarkar dismissed Kazi Junaid Saifi in the second over of the inning. The controversial dismissal saw batter Saifi being dissatisfied with the decision and also receiving a caution from the match referee.

Tripura’s start would have been perfect if Hrituraj Roy had not dropped an easy catch in the second slip off Rana Dutta when Sudip Gharami was on 20.

Gharami made sure he paid them back with a solid inning of 70 off 169 balls while striking his third consecutive fifty of the season.

But it was Shakir Habib Gandhi, who, went against his nature, started slow, and coped a few on the body to ensure Bengal did not lose any other wicket after the early dismissal. Gandhi took time, and they capitalised on loose balls and hit boundaries against the spin bowling to reach his maiden first-class fifty.

Bengal reached 150/1 in 52 overs when tea was called, with Sudip Kumar Gharami 65(150) and Shakir Habib Gandhi 70(158) starting to add some quick runs. Post tea, only when Habib started to become more aggressive, the clouds came, and only 8 more overs could have been bowled before the umpires called it a day.

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Day 1’s play of Tripura vs Bengal Ranji Trophy match in Agartala was called off due to bad light!

There is also a chance of rain tomorrow! #RanjiTrophy pic.twitter.com/gc3Azp3GWz

— Koushik Biswas (@kbofficial25) November 1, 2025

Bengal’s plan on Day 2

After the end of Day 1’s play, Bengal batter Sudip Gharami shared with Sportz Point that the wicket is good to bat on, but the early morning dew made the ball seam a bit. Moreover, the disciplined bowling from Tripura also made it tougher for them to score early in the first session.

But, as the sun came out, the pitch got easier, and there was not that much of a threat from the Tripura bowlers as well. On Bengal’s plan for day 2, batter Shakir Habib Gandhi told Sportz Point, “We would look to bat the entire Day 2 and score as much as possible and then look to bowl them out twice in this match.”

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However, as we write this report, Agartala has already seen a slight drizzle, and a forthcoming rain on Day 2 might massacre the plans of the Bengal team as they will have to play a tight game with time and weather alongside the Tripura team.

Day 1 score summary: 

Day 1: Stumps - Bengal: 171/1 (60 overs) | Sudip Kumar Gharami 70(169), Shakir Habib Gandhi 82(187)

Fall of wickets: Kazi Saifi 0 (1.4 overs, 4-1)

Bengal (Playing XI): Sudip Kumar Gharami, Kazi Saifi, Shakir Habib Gandhi, Anustup Majumdar, Abishek Porel(w/c), Sumanta Gupta, Shahbaz Ahmed, Rahul Hari Prasad, Mohammed Kaif, Mohammed Shami, Ishan Porel.

Tripura (Playing XI): Bikramkumar Das, Hrituraj Roy, Sridam Paul, Hanuma Vihari, Vijay Shankar, Swapnil Singh, Manisankar Murasingh(c), Sentu Sarkar(w), Rana Dutta, Abhijit K Sarkar, Bikramjit Debnath

There comes a moment or year in every cricketer’s journey that makes or breaks them. Some crumble under pressure, and some thrive. Bengal wicket-keeper batter Abishek Porel, despite being rated really high, has not delivered that in red-ball cricket so far. But, from tomorrow onwards, the scene might change. The 23-year-old wicket-keeper batter, who has always done well whenever he has led a team, will become Bengal’s latest captain in first-class cricket.

Match details

Match: Tripura vs Bengal, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Round 3

Date: 1-4 November 2025

Time: 8.45 am IST

Venue: Mahraja Bir Bikram Cricket Stadium, Agartala

Where to watch the match?

There will be no LIVE telecast or streaming of this match. However, you can follow the match on our LIVE blog, starting from tomorrow.

“Absolutely honoured”

Abishek Porel will lead the Bengal men’s senior team in the absence of Abhimanyu Easwaran, who will be unavailable for two games due to India-A games. Porel was named the vice-captain at the start of the season. Though there were rumours that Anustup Majumdar, who was captain last season, might lead the team for these two games, Bengal management wanted Porel to lead the team.

“Absolutely honoured. A big thank you to the Cricket Association of Bengal, Laxmi (Ratan Shukla) da, and all the seniors for trusting me with the responsibility. It is a big achievement for me,” Porel told Sportz Point in an exclusive interview.

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“It was my dream to lead Bengal”

During his U-16 and U-19 days, Abishek Porel has led Bengal in the past. Not only that, Bengal U-19 did well under him, and he, himself, scored three centuries in four innings in the Cooch Behar Trophy 2022 as captain.

From leading the U-19 team, and now getting a chance to lead a team that has been led by greats like Pankaj Roy, Sourav Ganguly, and Laxmi Ratan Shukla, Porel wants to create his own pathway as a leader.

“It was my dream to lead Bengal and take the team home with responsibilities on my shoulders,” Porel shared.

But, U-19s and senior cricket are different than anyone can ever imagine. In under-age cricket, you mostly lead players of your age or players younger than you. The senior cricket throws a different challenge at you. You might have to lead players who are nearly twice the age or have played double the number of matches in their careers.

In his debut match as captain, he will lead his elder cousin brother Ishan Porel, along with Anustup Majumdar, someone whom he has idolised since his childhood, and Mohammed Shami, who has over 500 international wickets to his name.

“Although I am younger than Ruku (Anustup Majumdar) da, Shami bhai, and dada (Ishan Porel), I have played many matches with them in the last three years. They have never let me feel like I am younger than them. They all were very frank with me, including Manoj Tiwary, my first captain.”

“I am blessed that I am getting players like them in my first match as captain.”

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What did Sourav Ganguly say before his captaincy debut?

Sourav Ganguly, one of the greatest captains from Bengal, had picked Porel for the Delhi Capitals a few seasons back, which changed his career overnight. Since then, Gauguly has been consistently working hard to get the best of the young keeper batter.

The ‘Prince of Calcutta’, who is currently the President of C.A.B., congratulated the youngster and wants Porel not to think too much about the captaincy, and rather keep doing what he has been doing in the last few years.

“He congratulated me. He told me that I will have to take responsibility. It is a big deal and responsibility to lead Bengal. He told me to me myself and think it just as an added stamp beside my name,” Porel expressed.

“I am not taking it as pressure. It is an absolute privilege and I am honoured to be able to lead Bengal. I enjoy captaincy. I led Bengal in the Buchi Babu tournament. I love responsibilities.”