Mumbai and Hyderabad made impressive starts to their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 campaigns, registering convincing innings victories in their respective Elite Group matches on Tuesday.

While Mumbai defeated Chandigarh by an innings and 155 runs in their Elite Group D contest at the Wankhede Stadium, Hyderabad secured an innings and 40-run win over Tripura in Elite Group B. Both teams wrapped up their matches inside three days and collected seven points, including a bonus point.

Tanay Thyagarajan, Siraj Power Hyderabad To Victory

Hyderabad began their campaign with a commanding win over Tripura, with left-arm spinner Tanay Thyagarajan and India pacer Mohammad Siraj leading the bowling attack.

Tripura, who resumed the third day at 99 for seven in their second innings, were bowled out for 120. Thyagarajan claimed six wickets for 52 runs, while Siraj picked up two for 19 from nine overs as Hyderabad completed the victory by an innings and 40 runs.

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Thyagarajan made an early breakthrough by dismissing overnight batter Sentu Sarkar in the first session. Tripura failed to build a meaningful partnership after that, allowing Hyderabad to wrap up the contest without much trouble.

The victory earned Hyderabad seven points, including a bonus point, to give them an encouraging start to the domestic season.

Hyderabad will next face Andhra in their second group match, beginning October 18. Tripura, meanwhile, will take on Assam.

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Brief scores

Tripura 134 and 120 all out (Sridam Paul 25; Tanay Thyagarajan 6/52, Mohammad Siraj 2/19) lost to Hyderabad by an innings and 40 runs.

Mumbai Dominate Chandigarh With Another Strong Bowling Show

Mumbai also enjoyed a comfortable start to their Ranji Trophy campaign, defeating Chandigarh by an innings and 155 runs in their Elite Group D match at the Wankhede Stadium.

After bowling Chandigarh out for just 78 in their first innings on Monday, Mumbai built a massive lead of 351 runs before enforcing the follow-on.

Chandigarh showed some improvement in their second innings but could manage only 196 in 52.1 overs, handing Mumbai a comprehensive victory inside three days.

Tanush Kotian and Shams Mulani picked up three wickets each to keep Chandigarh under pressure. Kotian finished with figures of 3/30, while Mulani returned 3/69. Tushar Deshpande also contributed with two wickets for 37 runs.

Earlier, Mumbai posted 429 in their first innings, setting up the match with a commanding batting performance. Captain Siddhesh Lad led from the front with 86, while Musheer Khan scored 65.

Kotian added a useful 58, and Mohit Awasthi remained unbeaten on 56 to help Mumbai push their total past the 400-run mark.

The bowlers then completed the job, restricting Chandigarh to low totals in both innings and securing seven points, including the bonus point, for Mumbai.

Brief scores

Mumbai 429 beat Chandigarh 78 and 196 in 52.1 overs (Shivam Bhambri 44; Tushar Deshpande 2/37, Shams Mulani 3/69, Tanush Kotian 3/30) by an innings and 155 runs.