Kerala Triumphs in Ranji Trophy with Jalaj Saxena's Five-Wicket Performance

Kerala's Dominant Victory Over Odisha

In a remarkable display, Jalaj Saxena's five-wicket haul propelled Kerala to a resounding innings-and-36-run victory against Odisha in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 on Wednesday. The match took place in Thiruvananthapuram, where Kerala's bowling attack proved too strong for Odisha, who were bowled out for just 143 runs in their second innings.

This victory elevated Kerala to third place in the standings, trailing only Maharashtra and Bengal, the latter having secured a 60-run win over Services earlier in the week.

Delhi and Mumbai Secure Important Wins

Delhi bounced back from their initial defeat against Bengal by earning three points against Gujarat, thanks to a commanding first-innings lead. The match concluded in a draw, with Delhi declaring at 648/6. Captain Ayush Badoni's impressive 217 and Priyansh Arya's 199 earned him the Player of the Match title.

Meanwhile, Mumbai continued their winning streak with a second consecutive bonus-point victory, defeating Himachal Pradesh by an innings and 97 runs. Their first innings total of 528/8 was bolstered by centuries from Sarfaraz Khan and Akash Anand.

Other Notable Matches

Punjab achieved a convincing seven-wicket win over Chhattisgarh, while Saurashtra secured three points against Karnataka after a narrow first-innings lead. Hyderabad also celebrated a significant 267-run victory over Andhra, with Tanay Thyagarajan's outstanding performance, taking six wickets for just 35 runs.