5:28 PM IST, Nov 5Mumbai defeat Railways
3:57 PM IST, Nov 5Delhi vs Services ends in draw
3:31 PM IST, Nov 5Delhi need 188 runs to win
2:46 PM IST, Nov 5Railways pushing for draw
2:45 PM IST, Nov 5Ayush Doseja falls before Tea
2:33 PM IST, Nov 5Delhi 114/3 in chase
2:07 PM IST, Nov 5Maharashtra beat Bengal by 10 wickets
1:53 PM IST, Nov 5Maharashtra in T20 mode
1:51 PM IST, Nov 5Hyderabad in tricky position
1:41 PM IST, Nov 5Railways in trouble
1:22 PM IST, Nov 5Maharashtra inches closer to win!
1:00 PM IST, Nov 5Services 397/8 decl
12:37 PM IST, Nov 5Tripura beat Saurashtra
11:37 AM IST, Nov 5Bengal struggle at Lunch
11:29 AM IST, Nov 5Twin centuries for Rajat Paliwal
10:46 AM IST, Nov 5Divyaansh hits century!
10:36 AM IST, Nov 5Bengal six down!
10:04 AM IST, Nov 5Tamil Nadu thrash Chandigarh!
9:47 AM IST, Nov 5TN need two wickets to win
9:23 AM IST, Nov 5Bengal five down
9:05 AM IST, Nov 5Tripura inches closer to big win!
8:45 AM IST, Nov 5Early blow for Meghalaya
Ranji Trophy Live Updates: The fourth round of the Ranji Trophy concluded on Thursday with several dominant victories and standout individual performances. Maharashtra thrashed Bengal by 10 wickets after Pradeep Dadhe (4/48) and Hitesh Walunj (4/53) shared eight wickets. Abhishek Porel top-scored with 65. Tripura stunned Saurashtra by 133 runs, with Parth Bhut (5/65) and Sandip Sarkar (4/81) starring with the ball. Hyderabad edged Chhattisgarh by one wicket, thanks to Abhirath Reddy's 68 and Aniketh Reddy's unbeaten 39. Tamil Nadu defeated Chandigarh by an innings and 259 runs, with Ajith Ram claiming 7/48. Mumbai beat Railways by 106 runs as Divyaansh Saxena scored an unbeaten century and Shams Mulani took four wickets. Karnataka crushed Assam by an innings and 314 runs, while Sikkim's Satyajeet Bachhav claimed 13 wickets against Manipur. Goa and Gujarat also registered innings victories.
Mumbai defeat Railways
Mumbai secured a 106-run victory over Railways in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash, riding on a century from Divyaansh Saxena (100*) in the second innings
Delhi vs Services ends in draw
It’s a draw between Delhi and Services in Palam. Yash Dhull scores his century off 102 balls, the first of his season, and the teams shake hands soon after that. Delhi end with 168/4 in 38 overs.
Delhi need 188 runs to win
Some discussion in the middle between umpires and the teams but looks like Delhi want to continue to bat. They are currently at 132/4 in 25 overs with Dhull (73*) and Mathur (5*). They need 188 runs to win.
Railways pushing for draw
Wickets of successive deliveries by Shams Mulani is all Mumbai could manage in the post-lunch session. A 74-run unbeaten 6th wicket stand between opener Eshaan Goyal (77*) and Zubair Ali (47*) have kept Railways hopes alive of salvaging a draw. Railways 157/5 at tea.
Ayush Doseja falls before Tea
Just before tea, Nitin Tanwar dismissed Ayush Doseja (14) and Delhi are in trouble at 119/4. Yash Dhull is batting at 64 but Sumit Mathur, who scored 99 in the first innings to pull Delhi out of trouble, has very little time to do so here.
Delhi 114/3 in chase
Yash Dhull is holding one end together with an unbeaten 58 as Delhi reach 114/3 in their chase against Services. They still need 206 runs to win with seven wickets in hand, leaving the contest wide open. All three results remain possible at this stage.
Maharashtra beat Bengal by 10 wickets
Sachin Dhas (61*) and Prithvi Shaw (53*) guide Maharashtra to a comfortable 10-wicket victory over Bengal. Bengal failed to put up much of a fight with the ball in the second innings after a disappointing batting display, allowing Maharashtra to cruise to the target without losing a wicket.
Maharashtra in T20 mode
Maharashtra are treating this chase like a T20 game, racing to 100 without loss in just 16 overs. They need only 12 more runs to seal the win, with Prithvi Shaw batting on 46 and Sachin Dhas on 55.
Hyderabad in tricky position
The Hyderabad vs Chhattisgarh clash is heading towards a tense finish. Hyderabad are 198/7, needing another 61 runs to win with just three wickets remaining. The game is still finely poised, but Chhattisgarh have the edge at this stage as they look to close out the contest.
Railways in trouble
Railways are in deep trouble at 105/5 in their chase against Mumbai, still needing another 267 runs for victory. With half the side back in the pavilion, the task is getting increasingly difficult for Railways, who face a steep uphill battle from here.
Maharashtra inches closer to win!
Maharashtra are cruising towards victory against Bengal, reaching 65/0 in their chase and needing just 47 more runs to seal the win. Bengal are staring at a crucial defeat after failing to build on their first-innings advantage, with Maharashtra's openers putting their side firmly in control.
Services 397/8 decl
Services declare at 397/8 with a 319-run lead. A solid effort led by Mohit Ahlawat (142*), Rajat Paliwal (116*) and Jayant Goyat (31). A lot will be up to how Delhi’s explosive batters Priyansh Arya, Ayush Badoni, Yash Dhull and Ayush Doseja approach this innings, until then it looks like we’re looking at a draw.
Tripura beat Saurashtra
Tripura bowled Saurashtra out for 191 in the second innings to complete a commanding 133-run victory in their Ranji Trophy clash. Having put themselves in a strong position on Day 3, Tripura carried that momentum into the final day as Saurashtra failed to recover from their batting collapse. It was a memorable win for Tripura, who held their nerve to seal an important result.
Bengal struggle at lunch
Bengal go into lunch hanging on to a 99-run lead with two wickets remaining. Two sessions more than enough to get a result from this game.
Twin centuries for Rajat Paliwal
Services captain Rajat Paliwal has now struck twin centuries vs Delhi. His back-to-back hundreds have now helped Services build a lead of over 290 runs.
Eyes on Services timing of the declaration now — Will there be one at lunch with a lead of 300-plus, or will they push further?
Divyaansh hits century!
Maiden Ranji Trophy hundred for opener Divyaansh Saxena. Comes from the same India U19 stable as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma. Aayush Mhatre's injury gave him an opening and he has made it count.
The left-hander's quick runs in the morning session on Day 4 allowed Mumbai to declare on 234/4. Railways set a target of 371. Mumbai chasing 10 wickets.
Bengal six down!
At drinks, Bengal are 128/6 in 39 overs, leading Maharashtra by 53 runs. Abhishek Porel is batting on 53 with Sumanta Gupta (21) to stage a rescue act for Bengal right now.
Tamil Nadu thrash Chandigarh!
Chandigarh have been bowled out for 218 in their second innings as Tamil Nadu complete a thumping innings and a 259-run victory. A dominant performance from Tamil Nadu, who wrapped up the contest with a bonus-point win.
TN need two wickets to win
Tamil Nadu are now just two wickets away from sealing a comprehensive victory over Chandigarh. Ajith Ram struck again, dismissing Rohit Dhanda for 1 as Chandigarh slipped to 194/8 in their second innings, still trailing by 283 runs.
Bengal five down
Maharashtra strike early on Day 4 as Suraj Jaiswal departs, leaving Bengal in deep trouble at 81/5. Bengal's lead is just six runs, handing Maharashtra a golden opportunity to take control and push for an outright victory.
Tripura inches closer to big win!
Tripura are closing in on a big victory against Saurashtra, who are struggling at 134/8 in their chase of 342. Saurashtra still need 208 runs to win, but Tripura are just two wickets away from sealing the match.
Early blow for Meghalaya
Meghalaya suffered an early setback in their 295-run chase against Nagaland, losing Raj Biswa for a duck. The early dismissal puts them under pressure straightaway on Day 4 as they look to chase down the target.
Welcome to our live blog
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of Day 4 of Round 4 of the Ranji Trophy. Mumbai will look to build on their 311-run lead against Railways and push for an outright victory, while Tamil Nadu are closing in on a bonus-point win against Chhattisgarh. Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh also have plenty at stake, with the latter needing 364 more runs to pull off a daunting chase. Stay tuned for all the latest scores, wickets and key developments from across the grounds.
