India, November 1, 2026: Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Hyderabad and Chhattisgarh arrive after contrasting starts. The Hindu reported the development in a detailed account.

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A week is a long time, and in the Ranji Trophy, four days is all it takes. Hyderabad, after two back-to-back wins, settled for a stalemate at home against Punjab. Meanwhile, after a draw and a crushing defeat to start its season, Chhattisgarh snatched victory against Andhra, despite rain claiming an entire day.

The two will go into the final fixture of the first phase, starting Monday at the Gymkhana, with eyes on maximum points. There is confidence that the pitch — the same strip used here against Tripura — will produce a result, unlike Hyderabad’s clash with Punjab, which left the bowlers frustrated. Chhattisgarh head coach Amay Khurasiya was bullish, saying, “This won’t be (a dead rubber), and I think my dendrites are working well!”.

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