The Ranji Trophy matches are currently underway, featuring several prominent Indian cricket stars. Here are the key highlights from today’s fixtures:
Rohit Sharma (Mumbai): Making his return after nearly a decade, Rohit Sharma opened for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir. However, his performance was disappointing as he scored only 3 runs off 19 balls before being dismissed.
Rishabh Pant (Delhi): Pant is playing for Delhi in a crucial match against Saurashtra. This game is significant as both teams are vying for a spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (Mumbai): Alongside Rohit Sharma, Jaiswal also faced challenges at the crease, contributing to a lackluster start for Mumbai.
Shubman Gill (Punjab): Gill returned to play for Punjab against Karnataka, aiming to regain form after a two-year hiatus from the Ranji Trophy.
Ajinkya Rahane (Mumbai): Ajinkya Rahane’s performance in the ongoing Ranji Trophy match on January 24, 2025, was modest, as he scored 12 runs off 17 runs This innings comes after a difficult first leg of the tournament where he struggled to find form.
Shreyas Iyer (Mumbai): Shreyas Iyer’s performance in the Ranji Trophy match today was notably underwhelming, as he managed to score only 11 runs. This disappointing outing comes after a series of promising performances where he had previously scored back-to-back centuries, showcasing his potential to regain form after being dropped from the national Test squad.
Ruturaj Gaikwad: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s performance in the Ranji Trophy today was notably underwhelming, as he scored only 10 runs.
Cheteshwar Pujara (Saurashtra): Cheteshwar Pujara’s performance in the Ranji Trophy on January 24, 2025, saw him score 6 runs off 21 balls. This match is part of the ongoing season where Pujara has been striving to regain his form after being dropped from the Indian Test team following the World Test Championship Final in June 2023.
The matches are critical as they could determine the progression of these teams into the knockout stages of the tournament, with many players eager to showcase their skills and regain form ahead of future international commitments.
