Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Matchday Six All Results: J&K beat Mumbai, Haryana bit Bengal, fighting draw from Kerala, big win for Saurashtra and Karnataka
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Total 16 matches of the elite group will be covered in this LIVE blog including high profile matches like Punjab vs Karnataka, Bengal vs Haryana, Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir and Saurasthra vs Delhi.
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Jan 26, 2025, 1:46 PM
Matchday 6: All Results
Match Results
Saurashtra vs Delhi
Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C, Rajkot
Saurashtra: 271 (72.2 Ov) & 15/0 (3.1 Ov)
Delhi: 188 (49.4 Ov) & 94 (25.2 Ov)
Result: Saurashtra Won by 10 Wickets
Gujarat vs Uttarakhand
Venue: Gujarat College Cricket Ground 'A', Ahmedabad
Gujarat: 393 (115.5 Ov)
Uttarakhand: 111 (30.0 Ov) & 254 (87.3 Ov)
Result: Gujarat Won by an Innings and 28 Runs
Karnataka vs Punjab
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
Karnataka: 475 (122.1 Ov)
Punjab: 55 (29.0 Ov) & 213 (63.4 Ov)
Result: Karnataka Won by an Innings and 207 Runs
Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir
Venue: Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai
Mumbai: 120 (33.2 Ov) & 290 (74.0 Ov)
J&K: 206 (46.3 Ov) & 207/5 (49.0 Ov)
Result: J&K Won by 5 Wickets
Tamil Nadu vs Chandigarh
Venue: Salem Cricket Foundation Ground, Salem
Tamil Nadu: 301 (89.1 Ov) & 305/5 d (72.5 Ov)
Chandigarh: 204 (71.4 Ov) & 193 (50.0 Ov)
Result: Tamil Nadu Won by 209 Runs
Hyderabad vs Himachal Pradesh
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Hyderabad: 565 (168.5 Ov)
Himachal Pradesh: 275 (92.0 Ov) & 247 (45.4 Ov)
Result: Hyderabad Won by an Innings and 43 Runs
Maharashtra vs Baroda
Venue: Golf Club Ground, Nashik
Maharashtra: 297 (98.4 Ov) & 464/7 d (119.0 Ov)
Baroda: 145 (33.1 Ov) & 177 (36.0 Ov)
Result: Maharashtra Won by 439 Runs
Rajasthan vs Vidarbha
Venue: K L Saini Stadium, Jaipur
Rajasthan: 265 (87.4 Ov) & 107 (43.3 Ov)
Vidarbha: 165 (57.3 Ov) & 428/9 d (138.1 Ov)
Result: Vidarbha Won by 221 Runs
Pondicherry vs Andhra
Venue: Siechem Stadium, Puducherry
Pondicherry: 260 (79.0 Ov) & 152/0 (46.0 Ov)
Andhra: 303 (111.5 Ov) & 319/6 d (82.4 Ov)
Result: Match Drawn, Andhra Took First Innings Lead
Kerala vs Madhya Pradesh
Venue: Sports Hub International Cricket Stadium, Trivandrum
Kerala: 167/9 (56.2 Ov) & 268/8 (104.0 Ov)
Madhya Pradesh: 160 (60.2 Ov) & 369/8 d (101.0 Ov)
Result: Match Drawn, Kerala Took First Innings Lead
Bengal vs Haryana
Venue: Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyani
Bengal: 125 (40.2 Ov) & 85 (21.4 Ov)
Haryana: 157 (44.5 Ov) & 336 (91.2 Ov)
Result: Haryana Won by 283 Runs
Bihar vs Uttar Pradesh
Venue: Moin ul Haq Stadium, Patna
Bihar: 248 (86.0 Ov) & 236 (90.4 Ov)
Uttar Pradesh: 603/2 d (121.3 Ov)
Result: Uttar Pradesh Won by an Innings and 119 Runs
Jharkhand vs Chhattisgarh
Venue: Keenan Stadium, Jamshedpur
Jharkhand: 376 (118.2 Ov) & 105/2 (31.5 Ov)
Chhattisgarh: 230 (80.3 Ov) & 250 (81.1 Ov)
Result: Jharkhand Won by 8 Wickets
Assam vs Railways
Venue: ACA Stadium, Barsapara, Guwahati
Assam: 216 (65.2 Ov)
Railways: 250 (85.1 Ov) & 124/5 d (30.0 Ov)
Result: Match Drawn, Railways Took First Innings Lead
Tripura vs Services
Venue: MBB Stadium, Agartala
Tripura: 212 (73.1 Ov) & 357/5 d (83.0 Ov)
Services: 294 (78.3 Ov) & 101/2 (19.1 Ov)
Result: Match Drawn, Services Took First Innings Lead
Meghalaya vs Odisha
Venue: MCA Cricket Ground, Polo Ground, Shillong
Meghalaya: 198 (64.3 Ov) & 294 (92.2 Ov)
Odisha: 548/7 d (111.2 Ov)
Result: Odisha Won by an Innings and 56 Runs
Jan 26, 2025, 5:56 AM
Maharashtra vs Baroda | Baroda 88/4 in the second inning
Maharashtra have given an impossible 617 runs target to Baroda. Baroda are struggling at 94 for 4 and Maharashtra needs only 6 wickets to get all the six points.
Krunal Pandya was dismissed on 6 from 4 balls.
Jan 26, 2025, 5:52 AM
Kerala struggling against MP!
Chasing a huge total of 363 in the last innings against Madhya Pradesh, Kerala are struggling at the moment at 57/5.
Kuldeep Sen and Kumar Kartikeya Singh has take two wickets each for MP so far.
Jan 26, 2025, 5:49 AM
Gujarat vs Uttarakhand | Gujarat won by an innings and 28 runs
Dominant display by the home team as they get the full points with the bonus point against a lower ranked Uttarakhand team.
Despite 100 from Shashwat Dangwal Uttarakhand couldn't resist Gujarat from winning by an innings. Former Mumbai Player Aditya Tare could not do that match for them as well.
Hundreds from Hingrajia and Jaymeet Patel were good enough for Gujarat to outscore their opponent.
Match Summary
Team
Innings
Runs
Overs
Gujarat
Innings 1
393
115.5 Ov
Innings 2
-/-
-/-
Opponent
Innings 1
111
30.0 Ov
Innings 2
254
87.3 Ov
Gujarat Won by an Innings and 28 Runs
Jan 26, 2025, 5:42 AM
Day 4!
Good morning everyone. Welcome to the coverage of final day of matchday 6. Due to a technical glitch there was a delay to start the coverage.
But finally we are back and we will be updating you about all the matches going on.
Jan 25, 2025, 2:54 PM
Maharashtra vs Baroda | Saurabh Nawale scores a ton
Maharashtra wicket-keeper batter Saurabh Nawale scores a stunning ton to their total to 464/7 at the end of Day 3.
Nawale is still unbeaten on 126 from 200 balls.
They now have the lead of 616 runs.
Jan 25, 2025, 2:51 PM
Haryana beat Bengal by 283 runs
A huge defeat for the Bengal team and they are out of the Ranji Trophy race now.
Their quest for a trophy keeps on going.
Except for Ankit Chatterjee (21) and Wriddhiman Saha (25*), no Bengal batter was able to go past 20 in the second inning.
Anshul Kamboj picked up 4/35 while Anuj Thakral picked up 4/32.
Thakral was named the player of the match.
Jan 25, 2025, 9:21 AM
J&K beat star-studded Mumbai by 5 wickets
Shubham Khajuria top scored for J&K in the second inning. Image | PTI
HISTORIC. EMPHATIC.
J&K beat the defending champions Mumbai by 5 wickets.
Yudhvir Singh was adjudged the player of the match. Shubham Khajuria top scored for them in the second inning with a 45.
Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian did try their best to pull Mumbai out of misery, but that was not enough for the home team.
Top class win for J&K.
Jan 25, 2025, 8:46 AM
Karnataka vs Punjab | Gill scores a ton; Karnataka win with bonus point
Photo Credit: k BHAGYA PRAKASH/Hindu
After completing his ton, Punjab captain Shubman Gill's long fight now has come an end.
He went back to the pavilion after a solid 102 from 171 balls.
Punjab all-out for 213. Karnataka win by 207 runs and gets the bonus points as well.
Jan 25, 2025, 8:05 AM
Bengal vs Haryana | Bengal need 369 runs to win
Bengal bowlers did well to wrap up the Haryana lower middle order quicky.
Mukesh Kumar took two wickets while Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, who had picked up 6 wickets in the first inning, took another five-wicket haul in the second inning.
Mohammad Kaif took 3 wickets in the middle for Bengal.
Bengal will now need 369 runs in the second inning to win the match.
Jan 25, 2025, 8:02 AM
Mumbai vs J&K | J&K need only 82 runs to win
Two wickets for Mumbai and J&K are now 123/3 in the second inning.
Abdul Samad is at the crease for them now.
Shams Mulani with the breakthroughs for Mumbai.
Jan 25, 2025, 6:51 AM
Maharashtra vs Baroda | Maharashtra lead by 385 runs in the second inning
Maharashtra extend their lead to 385 in the second inning now. They are throwing Baroda out of the match for sure.
At lunch on Day 3, they are 233/5.
Maharashtra captain Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a valuable 89 from 83 runs in the second inning.
Krunal Pandya failed to take any wickets so far in the second inning.
Jan 25, 2025, 6:34 AM
INCYMI: Saurashtra bag full 6 points against Delhi
Rvaindra Jadeja showing off the ball after his ten-wicket haul in the match | Image - PTI
Despite having stars like Rishabh Pant back in their team, Delhi were not able to resist Saurashtra from having full points against them.
Ravindra Jadeja claimed 12 wickets in the match and they needed only 15 runs to win the match.
Saurashtra did the job without losing any wicket.
Team
1st Innings
2nd Innings
SCA
271 (72.2 Ov)
15/0 (3.1 Ov)
DDCA
94 (25.2 Ov)
188 (49.4 Ov)
Jan 25, 2025, 6:28 AM
Mumbai vs J&K | J&K is cruising vs Mumbai
We are about to see something special here.
J&K batters are giving solid fight against Shardul Thakur and company.
After an opening partnership of 37 runs, they have now added 45 for the second wicket.
Jammu & Kashmir are 82/1 and they only need 127 runs to win the match.
Jan 25, 2025, 6:25 AM
Kerala vs MP | Patidar goes for 92
Rajat Patidar goes after a solid 92 from 142 balls to take MP out of trouble after two early wickets.
Madhya Pradesh now on 225/4, leading by 218 runs.
Nedumankuzhy Basil has taken 3 wickets for Kerala.
Jan 25, 2025, 6:22 AM
Karnataka vs Punjab | Gill fighting a lone battle
Shubman Gill is fighting a lone battle for Punjab in the second inning.
Gill is currently batting on 48 from 113 balls and Punjab 93/6, trailing by 327 runs.
Jan 25, 2025, 6:19 AM
Bihar vs UP | UP declare at 603/2
Uttar Pradesh have finally declared in the first inning. They get a lead of 355 runs in the first inning.
UP captain Aryan Juyal remained unbeaten on 200 while Karan Sharma was not out on 118.
Jan 25, 2025, 5:15 AM
Mumbai vs J&K | Mumbai all-out for 290
Shardul Thakur showing his bat to the crowd after his ton. Image | BCCI
What an outstanding effort from Shardul Thakur and Tanish Kotian to bail Mumbai out of trouble.
They now have something to defend in the second inning.
Shardul Thakur scored 119 while Kotian added a fighting 62!
Mumbai lead by 204 runs. J&K need 205 for a historic win!
Jan 25, 2025, 4:20 AM
Bengal vs Haryana | Haryana's lead goes to 233
Haryana batters now making it easy for them. Their second inning score now goes over 200 with half-centuries from Himanshu Rana and Nishant Sindhu.
Rana is batting on 52 from 103 balls while Sindhu is striking nearly at a run-a-ball strike-rate. He is unbeaten on 61 from 78 balls.
Haryana 201/2 and leading by 233 runs.
Jan 25, 2025, 4:17 AM
Punjab vs Karnataka | Big task ahead for Shubman Gill and company
Punjab now have an impossible task of playing out two days while trailing by 421 runs in the second inning.
They have already lost two of their top order batters Prabhsimran Singh and Anomlpreet Singh.
Shubman Gill is on 8 from 45 balls.
Punjab 29/2, trailing by 391 runs.
Jan 25, 2025, 4:14 AM
Jharkhand vs Chhattisgarh | Jharkhand's lead is now over 100
Building on Kumar Suraj's 104 and fifties from Sharandeep Singh and Utkarsh Singh, Jharkhand now has gone past 340 in the first inning.
Ishan Kishan could only add 23 from 22 balls though. Virat Singh is batting on 44 from 77 alongside Kumar Kushagra on 15 from 42.
Jharkhand 342/4 and leading by 112 runs in the first inning.
Jan 25, 2025, 4:11 AM
Bihar vs UP | UP's lead in the first inning goes past 200!
Uttar Pradesh surely now look for 7 points with a huge lead in the first inning over Bihar.
Abhishek Goswami scored 198 from 206 balls and now captain Aryan Juyal adding 124 from 189 balls.
Karan Sharma is also batting on 56 from 100 balls.
Uttar Pradesh 461/2, leading by 213 runs.
Jan 25, 2025, 3:42 AM
Day 3!
As we all know day three is the moving day of any multi day format game. We can expect results in few of the games and we can also expect fight backs from a few teams. So stay tuned.
Jan 24, 2025, 11:16 AM
Haryana vs Bengal | Haryana 157/2
Nishant Sindhu and Himanshu Rana’s third-wicket partnership is now worth 51.
The latter is also just five away from a half century.
Haryana already has a commanding 189-run lead which could very well go beyond 300 on Day 3.
Jan 24, 2025, 11:05 AM
Second First-Class century of Shardul Thakur
Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur notched up his second First-Class century during his side’s Ranji Trophy match against Jammu & Kashmir at the BKC Ground in Mumbai.
Jan 24, 2025, 11:05 AM
Tamil Nadu vs Chandigarh | Tamil Nadu 7/1
Tamil Nadu has a healthy 97-run lead to build on in the second innings.
But the early wicket of S Mohamed Ali does not help its cause.
Jagadeesan and Pradosh Ranjan Paul batting now.
Jan 24, 2025, 10:38 AM
Maharashtra vs Baroda | Maharashtra 51/2
Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad at the crease as Maharashtra leads by 203 runs against Baroda.
Lukman Meriwala has taken the two wickets so far.
Jan 24, 2025, 10:28 AM
Karnataka vs Punjab | Karnataka 475 all out
Jass Inder and Mayank Markande take three wickets each as Karnataka dominates the tie with a 420-run lead after the first innings.
Smaran R stands out with his double ton.
Jan 24, 2025, 9:51 AM
Mumbai vs J&K | Mumbai 189/7
Shardul Thakur scores another half-century in this match as he takes Mumbai’s lead over 100 runs.
Jan 24, 2025, 9:15 AM
Karnataka’s Smaran scores maiden double century vs Punjab
Photo Credit: k BHAGYA PRAKASH
Karnataka’s Smaran R scored his first double hundred in First-Class cricket during a Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match against Punjab at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Friday.
Jan 24, 2025, 9:05 AM
Rajasthan vs Vidarbha | Rajasthan 265 all out
A 100-run lead for Rajasthan in the first innings thanks largely due to SV Joshi’s 78 runs.
Harsh Dubey claims a fifer.
Jan 24, 2025, 8:55 AM
Ravindra Jadeja picks 10-wicket haul vs Delhi
Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI/The Hindu
Across First-Class cricket, this was Ravindra Jadeja’s 10th 10-wicket haul.
Jan 24, 2025, 8:30 AM
Rishabh Pant dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja
Rishabh Pant’s Ranji Trophy comeback for Delhi ended without any substantial contribution with the bat after the wicketkeeper-batter scored 17 runs in the second innings against Saurashtra on Friday.
Jan 24, 2025, 8:27 AM
Baroda vs Maharashtra | Baroda 112/7
Baroda reeling in the first innings despite Mitesh Patel batting on 44.
Mahesh Pithiya is on 34 off 13 and his cameo might just spark the side to a late fightback.
Trails by 185 runs.
Jan 24, 2025, 8:20 AM
Bengal vs Haryana | Haryana 36/0 & 157
Anuj Thakral picks six wickets as Haryana secures a slender 32-run advantage in the first innings.
In the second essay, captain Ankit Kumar has managed a run-a-ball 31 to start off. The lead stands at 68.
Jan 24, 2025, 8:19 AM
Hyderabad vs Himachal Pradesh | Hyderabad 445/8
Himateja K nears his ton as Hyderabad eyes the 500-run mark on Day 2.
Mukul Negi would be hoping to take the remaining two wickets to notch up his fifer
Jan 24, 2025, 7:02 AM
Bengal vs Haryana: Bengal lose two more post lunch | 109/8
Wriddhiman Saha and Pradipta Pramanik could not stay for long post lunch as Bengal lost two more in quick succession.
Saha (8) was dismissed Chahal while Pramanik (3) was dismissed by Thakral.
Bengal 109/8
Jan 24, 2025, 6:17 AM
Karnataka vs Punjab | Karnataka cross 300!
Smaran after his maiden first-class ton, looking to take the game away from Punjab.
Abhinav Manohar was dismissed at 34 but Shreyas Gopal is giving him solid support as Karnataka cross 300!
They are now 305/5 and leading by 250 runs. Smaran batting on 133!
Jan 24, 2025, 6:04 AM
Rohit Sharma is gone! Mumbai 55/1
Rohit Sharma is dismissed for 28 in the second innings!
He was looking good but was dismissed while playing a lofted shot.
Karnataka vs Punjab | Smaran Ravichandran scores a ton
A stunning ton from the young Karnataka batter.
He is currently batting on 106 from 130 balls.
Karnataka now cruising at 242/4, lead by 187 runs.
Jan 24, 2025, 4:30 AM
Mumbai vs J&K: J&K all out for 206; lead by 86 runs
Outstanding comeback from the defending champions. Mohit Avasthi with a five-wicket haul while Shardul Thakur and Shams Mulani took two wickets each.
Abid Mushtaq scored a good 44 from 37 balls for J&K.
They take the first inning lead by 86 runs.
Jan 24, 2025, 4:21 AM
Saurashtra vs Delhi: Delhi get the big wicket of Harvik Desai
Harvik Desai, who was looking solid, goes early on Day 2.
Desai goes after a solid 93 from 120 balls.
Arpit Rana gets him edged to Rishabh Pant.
Saurashtra trail by 11. 177/5.
Jan 24, 2025, 4:06 AM
Assam vs Railways | Toss Update
After no game on Day 1, we finally have some update.
Assam have won the toss and elected to field first.
Jan 24, 2025, 3:25 AM
Day 2
Good morning everyone! Welcome to the coverage of day two of matchday Day 6 of Ranji Trophy 2024 - 25.
Yesterday, we saw some exciting cricket throughout the 16 elite group matches and one plate final.
I hope you will enjoy today's coverage as well.
This is Koushik Biswas with the early updates of day two. Payal Debnath will join you on the updates in the afternoon.
Jan 23, 2025, 11:20 AM
Tamil Nadu vs Chandigarh Day 1 Stumps | Tamil Nadu 301 all out
A collapse in the end for Tamil Nadu.
It slips from 287/5 to 301 all out in the space of 10 overs.
Vishu ends with 5 wickets for Chandigarh.
Jan 23, 2025, 11:14 AM
Maharashtra vs Baroda | Maharashtra 238/7
A 68-run association between RS Ghosh and SS Nawale for the seventh has put Maharashtra in the driver’s seat on Day 1.
The latter is still at the crease on 54.
Jan 23, 2025, 11:13 AM
Hyderabad vs Himachal Pradesh | Hyderabad 279/2
Tanmay Agarwal battles on at 136 not out against Himachal Pradesh.
There have been healthy contributions from Abhirath Reddy (73 off 132 balls) and Rahul Radesh (52 off 111 balls) as well.
Jan 23, 2025, 11:12 AM
J&K vs Mumbai | J&K 143/5
Jammu and Kashmir leads by 25 runs as skipper Paras Dogra and Abid Mushtaq look to see the day out and get some more runs on the board without losing any more wickets.
Jan 23, 2025, 11:11 AM
Haryana vs Bengal | Haryana 157 all out
Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal takes six wickets as Haryana is bowled out for just 157.
Nishant Sindhu top-scored for the side with a 35-ball 24.
Jan 23, 2025, 10:34 AM
Chhattisgarh vs Jharkhand | Chhattisgarh 230 all out
Utkarsh Singh takes a five-for as Jharkhand is all out for 230.
A G Tiwary came agonisingly close to a century but couldn’t find a partner at the other end to let him reach the three-figure mark.
He remained not out at 99.
Jan 23, 2025, 10:33 AM
Bihar vs UP | Bihar 230/8
Ayush Loharuka scores a century which includes 13 fours and a maximum.
As for the Uttar Pradesh bowlers, Shivam Mavi, Vijay Kumar, and Shivam Sharma have taken two wickets apiece.
Jan 23, 2025, 10:32 AM
J&K vs Mumbai | J&K 109/4
Khajuria brings up his half-century but gets out almost immediately after Shams Mulani castled him.
Skipper Paras Dogra is also at the crease for Jammu and Kashmir.
The side trails by 11 runs.
Jan 23, 2025, 10:31 AM
Goa vs Nagaland Day 1 stumps | Goa 258/7
At the end of the first day in the Plate final, Kashyap Bakle remains not out at 68 for Goa as Suchith J stars with the ball for Nagaland with three wickets.
Jan 23, 2025, 10:08 AM
Tamil Nadu vs Chandigarh | Tamil Nadu 267/5
Andre Siddarth brings up his century off 135 balls after smacking three consecutive boundaries.
He continues to helm Tamil Nadu’s batting in this innings, especially after half of the order was removed by Vishu and Nishunk Birla.
Jan 23, 2025, 10:07 AM
Saurashtra vs Delhi | Saurashtra 83/3
Jadeja at the crease with the bat after taking a five-for with the ball.
Saurashtra in a spot of trouble after Chirag Jani, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Sheldon Jackson got out cheaply.
The side trails by 104 runs.
Jan 23, 2025, 9:53 AM
Madhya Pradesh vs Kerala | Madhya Pradesh 160 all out
Nidheesh M D stars with a five-for as Madhya Pradesh is bundled out for 160.
Skipper Shubham Sharma top-scored for the side with a 54-run knock off 134 balls, followed by Venkatesh Iyer’s 80-ball 42.
Jan 23, 2025, 9:51 AM
Rajasthan vs Vidarbha | Rajasthan 16/2
After Vidarbha was bundled out for 165, it has started its defence well by removing the Rajasthan openers in the first five overs.
Bhute and A S Thakare leading the bowling side’s attack for now.
Jan 23, 2025, 9:49 AM
Gujarat vs Uttarakhand | Gujarat 120/3
M A Hingrajia and Umang at the crease and have helped Gujarat take a lead of nine runs.
Jan 23, 2025, 9:27 AM
J&K vs Mumbai | J&K 53/2
Shivam Dube gets the breakthrough for Mumbai.
Yawer Hassan is caught behind on 29. Abdul Samad joins the middle. Shubham Khajuria batting on 14.
Jan 23, 2025, 9:25 AM
Maharashtra vs Baroda | Maharashtra 145/6
Maharashtra cannot prevent the wickets from falling.
Atit Sheth and Raj Limbani have claimed five wickets between them to leave the home side reeling in the first innings.
Two new batters SS Nawale and RS Ghosh at the crease now.
Jan 23, 2025, 9:24 AM
Haryana vs Bengal | Haryana 105/2
Two quick wickets for Bengal. First, captain Ankit Kumar departs on 57 and then Himanshu Rana falls on 4 off 14 balls.
Both wickets to Suraj Jaiswal. Nishant Sindhu and Lakshya Dalal at crease.
Jan 23, 2025, 9:23 AM
Vidarbha vs Rajasthan | Vidarbha 165 all out
AB Kookna claims the final two wickets as the visiting Vidarbha bundles out for 165 in 58 overs.
Jan 23, 2025, 8:42 AM
Karnataka vs Punjab | Karnataka 66/2
Karnataka is already ahead in the match.
However, a bit of a victory for Punjab in removing Karnataka openers in quick succession in the last two overs.
Aneesh KV scores 33 while a 20 for Mayank Agarwal. Devdutt Padikkal and Smaran R at the crease now.
Jan 23, 2025, 8:40 AM
Mumbai vs J&K | J&K 32/1
Shubham Khajuria and Yawer Hassan taking Jammu & Kashmir closer to obtaining a stranglehold over Mumbai.
They’ve added nearly 30 runs for the second wicket, bringing the deficit down to 84 runs now.
Jan 23, 2025, 8:33 AM
Vidarbha vs Rajasthan | Vidarbha 135/7
Khaleel Ahmed’s fifer has broken the back of Vidarbha’s batting order.
Karun Nair’s 39 (80) has been the highest score so far.
Although Akshay Wadkar is still fighting it out in the middle and would want to take his team’s score as close to 200 runs as possible.
Jan 23, 2025, 8:22 AM
Mumbai vs J&K | Mumbai 120 all-out
Shardul Thakur added 51 with the bat to help Mumbai cross 100-mark. Tannush Kotian also added 26 from 36 for the defending champions.
Umar Nazir and Yudhvir Singh picked up 4 wickets each for Jammu and Kashmir.
Jan 23, 2025, 8:16 AM
Saurashtra vs Delhi | Delhi all-out for 188
Ravindra Jadeja picked-up a five-wicket haul in the first inning.
Captain Ayush Badoni scored a solid 60 from 78 balls to take Delhi to a respective total in the first inning.
Mayank Gusain added unbeaten 38 from 45 balls to give him the support.
Ravindra Jadeja picked up 5 wickets from 66 in 17.4 overs.
Jan 23, 2025, 6:59 AM
Karnataka vs Punjab | Punjab 55 all-out
Horrible start for Shubman Gill as a captain. Punjab are all-out for 55 in the first inning.
Only Mayank Markande and Ramandeep Singh reached double figure mark for them.
Vashuki Koushik returned with 16/4.
Jan 23, 2025, 6:12 AM
Saurashtra vs Delhi | Delhi 125/6
Rishabh Pant could only add 1 in his Ranji Trophy return for Delhi.
Captain Ayush Badoni has been the lone fighter for them with an unbeaten 46 so far. Yash Dhull also added 44 from 76.
Ravindra Jadeja has taken 2 wickets for 45 so far for Saurasthra.
Jan 23, 2025, 6:10 AM
Karnataka vs Punjab | Punjab 47/7
Punjab's start-studded batting line up has been demolished by Karnataka bowlers. Ramadeep Singh (16) is the only batter who could reach the double-figure mark for them.
Abhilash Shetty picked up three wickets for Karnataka.
Jan 23, 2025, 6:08 AM
Gujarat vs Uttarakhand | UTK 111 all-out in the first inning
Siddharth Desai with a career-best 36/9 in the first-inning as Uttarakhand were bundled out for 111 in the first inning.
Vishal Jayswal picked up the other wicket for them.
Jan 23, 2025, 6:05 AM
Bengal vs Haryana | Toss Update
Bengal won the toss and decided to field first in Kalyani. Ankit Chatterjee makes his first-class debut.
Jan 23, 2025, 6:04 AM
Mumbai vs J&K | Mumbai in deep trouble
Mumbai are now 87/7 after losing Ajinkya Rahane (!2), Shreyas Iyer (!1), Shivam Dube (0).
Shuardul Tahkur (30*) and Tanush Kotian (14*) are fighting for them.
Umar Nazir has taken 4 wickets so far for them.
Mumbai 87/7
Jan 23, 2025, 4:56 AM
Karnataka vs Punjab | Gill fails along with other Punjab top order
Another Indian test star Shubman Gill fails in his return to Ranji Trophy!
Gill was dismissed by Abhilash Shetty for 4 off 8 balls.
Meantime, Prabhsimran Singh also was dismissed by Shetty on 6.
Ramandeep Singh and Sanvir Singh are the crease for them.
Punjab 19/4 after 9.2 overs.
Jan 23, 2025, 4:35 AM
Mumbai vs J&K | Rohit Sharma gone for 3
Huge wicket for Jammu & Kashmir!
Rohit tried to go for a pull shot and the ball did not come at the speed the Indian captain was looking for.
He managed to get a leading edge to mid-off where Paras Dogra grabbed an easy catch.
Rohit is gone after a struggling 3!
Mumbai 12/1.
Jan 23, 2025, 4:16 AM
Mumbai vs J&K | Jaiswal out for 4
Big wicket!
Auqib Nabi comes round to the wicket against Jaiswal and brings the ball in.
The ball hit the back pad and he was gone.
Jasiwal gone for 4 from 8. The Indian opener was not happy with the decision though.
Mumbai 5/1.
Jan 23, 2025, 4:11 AM
Mumbai vs J&K | Rohit and Jaiswal opening for Mumbai
How rare is this to see Indian test openers Yashasvi Jasiwal and Rohit Sharma opening the batting for their state team Mumbai, in a Ranji Trophy game.
Jan 23, 2025, 3:53 AM
Hyderabad vs Himachal Pradesh | Toss Update
Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bat first.
Jan 23, 2025, 3:52 AM
Pondicherry vs Andhra Pradesh | Toss Update
Andhra captain Hanuma Vihari won the toss and decided to bat first. KS Bharat and Ricky Bhui are in the team too.
Jan 23, 2025, 3:51 AM
Saurasthra vs Delhi | Toss Update
Delhi won the toss and elected to bat.
Ayush Badoni leading the Delhi side with Rishabh Pant and Navdeep Saini among the stars in the team.
Saurashtra has Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja and Jaydev Unadkat in the team. Unadkat is leading the side.
Jan 23, 2025, 3:48 AM
Tamil Nadu vs Chandigarh | Toss Update
Chandigarh won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Jan 23, 2025, 3:48 AM
Gujarat vs Uttarakhand | Toss Update
Uttarakhand won the toss and elected to bat first in Ahmedabad.
Jan 23, 2025, 3:47 AM
Maharashtra vs Baroda | Toss Update
Baroda won the toss and elected to bowl first in Nashik.
Jan 23, 2025, 3:46 AM
Mumbai vs J&K | Toss Update
Mumabi won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Ajinkya Rahane is leading the Mumbai side with Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jasiwal, Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur in the team.
No Umran Malik for J&K. Abdul Samad is there in the eleven though.
Jan 23, 2025, 3:44 AM
Karnataka vs Punjab | Toss Update
Karnataka won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Mayank Agarwal leading the home side while Shubman Gill is leading the Punjab side.
Ramandeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Devdutt Padikkal among the other stars present in the fixture.
Jan 23, 2025, 3:42 AM
Kerala vs Madhya Pradesh | Toss Update
Kerala won the toss and elected to bowl first. Sachin Baby is leading the Kerala side while Shubham Sharma is the captain of Madhya Pradesh team.
Rajat Patidar is playing for MP as well.
Jan 23, 2025, 3:40 AM
Rajasthan vs Vidarbha | Toss Update
Vidarbha won the toss and elected to bat first.
Khaleel Ahmed, Manav Suthar, Mahipal Lomror playing for Rajasthan while Karun Nari and Dhruv Shorey are among the stars in the Vidarbha side.
Jan 23, 2025, 3:28 AM
Jharkhand vs Chhattisgarh | Toss Update
Chhattisgarh won the toss and elected to bat first in Jamshedpur. Ishan Kishan is leading the Jharkhand team.
Jan 23, 2025, 3:26 AM
Bihar vs Uttar Pradesh | Toss Updates
Uttar Pradesh won the toss and elected to bowl first. No Nitish Rana for UP. Priyam Garg is also dropped.
Jan 23, 2025, 3:25 AM
Plate Final | Nagaland vs Goa
Goa won the toss and elected to bat first in Sovima.
Jan 23, 2025, 3:24 AM
Meghalaya vs Odisha: Toss Update
Odisha won the toss and elected to bowl first at MCA Cricket Ground in Shillong.
Indian won seven ICC trophies over the years. A few players have been part of several of these victorious campaigns. let's take a look at the Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is cricket’s global governing body, overseeing various prestigious tournaments. These include the ICC Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, and the World Test Championship. The ICC tournaments are considered the most prestigious in cricket, and players strive to lift the trophies.
India have always had the services of the best players. And thanks to them, India have been a consistent force in world cricket. The same consistency is visible in the ICC tournaments. This has helped the Indian team win seven ICC trophies over the years. A few players have been part of several of these victorious campaigns.
So, let's take a look at the Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles.
Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles
6. Harbhajan Singh | 3 Titles
2002 Champions Trophy (shared with Sri Lanka)
2007 T20 World Cup
2011 Cricket World Cup
Having started his career in 1998, Harbhajan Singh is one of the few Indian cricketers to have won all three ICC white-ball titles.
He was part of India's 2002 ICC Champions Trophy title-winning campaign, where they were joint winners with Sri Lanka. Five years later, he played a key role in India's triumph in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup, in 2007. He was also a part of India's 2011 ODI World Cup winning squad.
5. Yuvraj Singh | 3 Titles
2002 Champions Trophy (shared with Sri Lanka)
2007 T20 World Cup
2011 Cricket World Cup
One of India's greatest all-rounders, Yuvraj Singh has also won all three ICC white-ball tournaments. He was part of the teams that won the 2002 Champions Trophy, 2007 T20 World Cup, and 2011 ODI World Cup.
In the 2011 ODI World Cup, Yuvraj was the Player of the Tournament for his stellar all-round performance. He made history in the 2007 T20I World Cup by hitting six sixes in an over against England.
4. Ravindra Jadeja | 3 Titles
2013 Champions Trophy
2024 T20 World Cup
2025 Champions Trophy
After India lifted the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai, Ravindra Jadeja went level with Dhoni. The star all-rounder now has three ICC trophies.
Before the latest win, Jadeja was part of another Champions Trophy victory in 2013. He picked up the most wickets in that tournament to win the Golden Ball. Fast forward to 11 years, and Jadeja found himself in the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning squad. After this, he retired from T20I cricket.
3. MS Dhoni | 3 Titles
2007 T20 World Cup
2011 Cricket World Cup
2013 Champions Trophy
MS Dhoni was the first Indian player to win three ICC trophies. Interestingly, he won all three of them as skipper. Under Dhoni’s leadership, India had a successful run in limited-overs. And he showed a glimpse of his tactical acumen early in his captaincy stint.
Captain Cool guided a young team to the inaugural T20 World Cup victory in 2007. Then he followed it with the ODI World Cup triumph in 2011. And Dhoni completed the ICC ODI tournament trophy with the Champions Trophy win in 2013.
2. Rohit Sharma | 4 Titles
2007 T20 World Cup
2013 Champions Trophy
2024 T20 World Cup
2025 Champions Trophy
Rohit Sharma is level with Kohli when it comes to ICC trophy victories. The current Indian captain has won two of the four titles while leading the Indian team. Before that, he was part of the Indian team that won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.
Then, alongside Kohli, he took India to the Champions Trophy victory in 2013. Rohit repeated the feat in 2024 and 2025, but this time as a captain. He guided the Men in Blue to the T20 World Cup win in 2024, followed by the Champions Trophy triumph in 2025.
Virat Kohli has been a proven match-winner for India. And the same is true when it comes to ICC events. The top-order batter hardly fails to perform in these high-stakes tournaments. He has powered the team to many wins, including four ICC title victories.
Kohli managed to land his hands on an ICC trophy for the first time in 2011. He was part of the 2011 World Cup squad that defeated Sri Lanka in the final at home. Two years later, he was on the podium yet again as India won the Champions Trophy in England. But then Kohli had to endure a decade’s wait to add the third title. He helped India win the T20 World Cup in 2024 before clinching his fourth silverware in 2025 as India landed the Champions Trophy.
The ICC men’s ODI World Cup has witnessed some of the greatest batters exhibiting their best in the quest for world glory. The World Cup is watched by millions of viewers across the globe, all thanks to the incredibly entertaining cricket action.
World Cup allows players to display their talents to the fullest, but oftentimes, players perform at a whole other level. Teams have exceeded 400 runs on the scorecard, batsmen have hit double centuries, and bowlers have dismissed entire teams for double-digit totals.
The World Cup has seen its share of highs and lows, but today, we take a look at the individual record for most centuries. So, let's take a look at the batters with most centuries in World Cup history.
Ricky Ponting also scored 5 centuries in World Cup history. In a glorious career spanning 46 World Cup matches between 1996 and 2011, he notched 1,743 runs.
His best score during this period was 140 not out. Under ponting's leadership, Australia bagged three World Cup titles.
5. Virat Kohli | 5
Virat Kohli has scored five centuries in World Cups across 36 innings. He played his first ever ODI World Cup in 2011 and has been a part of every squad that played the following World Cups.
In 2011, on his World Cup debut, Kohli scored a century. His next century came in 2015 against Pakistan. But it was in the 2023 World Cup that Kohli was at his absolute best, scoring three centuries. He is overall the second-highest run scorer in World Cups, with 1795 runs.
4. Kumar Sangakkara | 5
Kumar Sangakkara is the highest run-scorer for Sri Lanka in ODI cricket history. Not just that, he has also scored the most centuries by a Sri Lankan player at the World Cup.
In 37 World Cup matches, Sangakkara scored five centuries, which were a part of the 1532 runs he scored in World Cups at an average of 56.74.
3. Sachin Tendulkar | 6
There is nearly no World Cup batting record of which Sachin Tendulkar is not a part. Tendulkar, who played six World Cups in his career, smashed six centuries in 44 innings. Sachin is also the top run-scorer in World Cup history, having amassed 2278 runs in 45 matches.
2011, when India broke their 28-year losing streak, was Sachin’s last World Cup. He also holds the record for the most fifties in World Cup history, with a total of 15 of them.
2. David Warner | 6
Australia’s destructive opening batsman David Warner comes second on this list. Warner has played every World Cup starting from the 2015 edition, and has scored six centuries in 29 innings. Two of these centuries came in the 2023 World Cup in India.
Overall from 2015 to 2023, he has scored 1527 runs in 29 games. His top score is 178 runs which came in the 2015 World Cup clash against Afghanistan.
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma tops the list of most centuries in World Cup history. Rohit has scored a total of 7 centuries in World Cup history so far.
In a brilliant performance during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, Rohit Sharma shattered his 7th century against Afghanistan. Rohit has scored 1575 runs in 28 innings from 2015 to 2023, in which his best score has been 140 runs.
Youngest Indian cricketers to score an international century
Sachin Tendulkar leads the inspiring list of youngest Indian cricketers to score an international century, with his unbeaten 119 against England in 1990. Discover who else achieved this milestone at an young age.
Every young cricketer dreams of scoring a century for their nation on an international stage. But for a precious few, that dream became a jaw-dropping reality early in their careers.
India has been gifted with such memorable centuries by youngsters who later turned out to be cricketing legends. We are talking about Sachin Tendulkar and his unmatched legacy in the list of the youngest Indians to score an international century.
Check out the other names that follow up with their quality batting skills.
1. Sachin Tendulkar (17 years 107 days) | 1990
Saching Tendulkar getting praised by fellow cricketers as he walks down after his unbeaten 119 against ENG in 1990. | Mint
Sachin Tendulkar is the youngest Indian cricketer ever and the 3rd youngestoverall to score an international century with his maiden century at Old Trafford, in August 1990. At just 17 years and 107 days old, he scored an unbeaten 119 in the fourth innings, helping India to save the Test match against England.
Sachin not only announced his arrival on the global stage with this knock, but also helped India secure a draw in the test.
Prithvi Shaw celebrating his maiden Test century in 2018. Image | Instagram
Prithvi Shaw became the youngest Indian to score a century on Test debut and the second-youngest in this list of international centuries with his knock against the West Indies in October 2018. He was only 18 years and 329 days old at that time.
He reached his hundred in 99 balls and scored 134 runs in that innings, which marked a spectacular test debut.
3. Kapil Dev (20 years 18 days) | 1979
Kapil Dev representing India in tests. Image | Khel Now
India's legendary all-rounder, Kapil Dev, holds the third place with his century against the West Indies on home soil in 1979. It was his first test century, at the age of 20 years and 18 days. He was 126 not out in the particular innings.
4. Abbas Ali Baig (20 years 126 days) | 1959
Abbas Ali Baig representing India. Image | Getty Images
Abbas Ali Baig scored his first test century at the age of 20 years and 126 days against England in July 1959. This made him the first Indian to score a century on Test debut outside India and the fourth youngest centurion in this elite list.
Apart from his brilliant achievements in the field of cricket, he is also famously remembered for being kissed by a female fan during a Test match in Bombay.
Madhav Apte batting in a cricket match. Image | Facebook
The former Indian test opener, Madhav Apte, scored his only test century at the age of 20 years 137 days in January 1953 against the West Indies. He made 163 not out in the fifth test of the series.
Despite the impressive century and a good tour, his Test career was surprisingly short-lived, playing only 7 tests.
6. Ajay Ratra (20 years 148 days) | 2002
Ajay Ratra representing India in tests. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Ajay Ratra is a former wicket-keeper batter who also had a short-lived test career, comprising 6 test matches. However, he scored an impactful century at only 20 years and 148 days of age, which puts him in the 6th place for the youngest Indian cricketers to score an international century.
He scored this in May 2002 against the West Indies and helped India secure a draw on a flat pitch.
7. Ravi Shastri (20 years 248 days) | 1983
Ravi Shastri in action for India in tests. Image | BBC
Ravi Shastri scored his first test century in January 1983 at the age of 20 years and 248 days. He scored 128 in that innings against Pakistan's strong pace attack led by Imran Khan.
This innings transitioned him into an opening batsman, showcasing his finest skills and ability to adapt.
Vijay Manjrekar playing for India. Image| ESPNcricinfo
Vijay Manjrekar delivered a key performance on the international stage early in his career with his Test century against England in 1952. At the age of 20 years and 253 days, he stood elegantly against a great English bowling attack.
9. Gundappa Viswanath (20 years 276 days) | 1969
Gundappa Viswanath representing India in tests. Image | LatestLY
Gundappa Viswanath holds the 9th position with his maiden Test century against Australia in 1969, when he was 20 years and 276 days old. After a duck in his first innings, he bounced back with a magnificent 136 runs in the second innings.
This knock brought him into the limelight at an early age, and also helped the nation see his ability to score underpressure.
Rishabh Pant celebrating his maiden Test century in 2018 against England. Image | DNA
Rishabh Pant's aggressive and fearless approach came into light with his maiden Test century at 20 years and 338 days of age, making his way to the Top 10 youngest Indian cricketers to score an international century.
With this performance in 2018, Pant also became the first Indian wicket-keeper to score a test century in England.
In the thrilling world of international cricket, hitting sixes remains one of the most entertaining aspects of the game. Over the years, power-hitters have delighted fans by clearing boundaries with ease and rewriting records with their big-hitting skills.
Let's take a look at the batters with most sixes in international cricket history.
Most Sixes in International Cricket History
10. AB de Villiers | 328 Sixes
Former South African player AB de Villiers gets the 10th spot on this list. The former right-handed batsman slammed 328 sixes in international cricket. De Villiers shattered 64 sixes in Tests, 204 in ODIs, and 60 in the shortest format. During his career from 2004 to 2018, De Villiers was known as Mr. 360 due to his ability to smash sixes all over the ground.
9. Eoin Morgan | 346 Sixes
England’s limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan represented both Ireland and England. From 2006 to 2022, he hit 346 sixes in international cricket. The English player has slammed 6 sixes in Tests, 220 in ODIs, and 120 in T20Is. Morgan captained England to their first ICC Cricket World Cup win in 2019.
8. Sanath Jayasuriya | 352 Sixes
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasurya grabs the 8th spot on this list. Jayasuriya, who played from 1989 to 2011, was widely popular for his ability to smash sixes. The former left-handed batsman slammed 352 sixes in international cricket during his active career. The former Sri Lanka opener smacked 59 sixes in Tests, 270 in ODIs, and 23 in T20Is. Jayasuriya retired in 2011 from international cricket.
7. MS Dhoni | 359 Sixes
Former Indian captain and wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni bags 7th spot in this list. Dhoni accounts for 359 sixes in international cricket. Dhoni, who played for India from 2004 to 2019, slammed 78 sixes in Tests and 229 in ODIs. The wicketkeeper-batsman slammed 52 sixes in the shortest format as well. His leadership and batting prowess led India to numerous victories, including the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
6. Jos Buttler | 369 Sixes
Jos Buttler, England's dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman, has been a key player since his debut in 2011. By 2025, he amassed 369 sixes in international cricket. Buttler's innovative stroke play and aggressive batting have been instrumental in England's recent successes.
5. Martin Guptill | 383 Sixes
Martin Guptill, another prominent New Zealand batsman, has been a consistent performer since his debut in 2009. As of 2022, he has hit 383 sixes in international cricket. In Tests, the right-handed batsman has shattered 23 sixes. The opening batsman has also slammed 187 sixes in ODIs and 173 sixes in T20Is.
Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum grabs the 4th spot in this list. The former right-handed batsman accounts for 398 sixes in international cricket. The former Kiwi opener slammed 107 sixes in Tests, 200 in ODIs, and 91 in T20Is. Mccullum played for New Zealand from 2002 to 2016.
3. Shahid Afridi | 476 Sixes
Shahid Afridi, affectionately known as "Boom Boom," was famous for his explosive batting style. Representing Pakistan from 1996 to 2018, Afridi hit 476 sixes in international cricket. The former Pakistan skipper accounts for 52 sixes in Tests, 351 in ODIs, and 73 in T20Is. Afridi retired from international cricket in 2018.
2. Chris Gayle | 553 Sixes
West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle steals the second spot in this list. Gayle, known as the "Universe Boss," is one of the most destructive batsmen in cricket history. Over his career spanning from 1999 to 2021, he amassed 553 sixes in international cricket. Gayle has slammed 98 sixes in Tests, 331 sixes in ODIs, and 124 sixes in T20Is.
1. Rohit Sharma | 637 Sixes
Rohit Sharma, the current captain of the Indian cricket team in ODI formats, is renowned for his exceptional batting prowess. He holds the record for the most sixes in international cricket, with a total of 637 sixes across all formats. Notably, he also holds the record for the highest individual score in a One Day International (ODI) match, with 264 runs.
Discover the fastest Indians to score 2000 test runs, featuring legends like Sehwag and Dravid. Is the rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal set to become the new record holder? Find out how close he is.
In the history of Indian Test Cricket, reaching the 2000-run milestone has always been a matter of pride. While many have achieved this feat, only a few have done so with remarkable speed.
Currently, the record for the fastest Indians to score 2000 test runs is jointly held by Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid, both accomplishing it in 40 innings. However, a new name is on the verge of making history: Yashasvi Jaiswal, with 1798 runs from 36 innings, needs only 202 more runs.
If Jaiswal reaches this in 3 or fewer innings, potentially in the upcoming test series against England (starts on June 20, 2025), he will break the legendary record and reach on top!
Now, let's look at the elite list of players who previously set the standard by being the fastest Indians to reach 2000 test runs.
1. Rahul Dravid (40 innings)
Rahul Dravid representing India in tests. Image | Mint
Rahul Dravid, famously known as "The Wall" for his brilliant defensive technique and concentration in tests, reached 2000 test runs in just 40 innings. His ability to bat for longer periods and wearing down the opposition was a key aspect for India's Test success.
Virender Sehwag representing India in tests. Image | Instagram
Virender Sehwag, the aggressive opening batsman, matched Dravid's record by also reaching 2000 test runs in 40 innings. He was known for his fearless approach while batting at the top of the order.
He is also the only Indian to score 2 triple centuries in his test career.
3. Vijay Hazare (43 innings)
Vijay Hazare representing India in tests. Image | ESPNcricinfo
An icon of Indian cricket's early era, Vijay Hazare reached 2000 test runs in 43 innings. He was an incredible run-scorer in his time, known for his elegant batting and contributions.
His contributions mattered highly during a period when Indian cricket was finding its status on the internationalstage.
4. Gautam Gambhir (43 innings)
Gautam Gambhir representing India in tests. Image | BBC
The bold left-handed opener, Gautam Gambhir, also reached 2000 test runs in 43 innings. He was a crucial part of India's top order in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Gambhir was known for his mental toughness and ability to play long innings when required, with high determination and focus.
Sunil Gavaskar representing India in tests. Image | Facebook
Sunil Gavaskar, one of the greatest opener in Tests cricket history, scored 2000 test runs in 44 innings. He was known for batting fearlessly and facing West Indian fast bowlers without modern protective gear.
Gavaskar was the first player to reach 10000-run mark in test cricket history, and also holds the 3rd place for most runs for India in tests.