Gurjapneet Singh and Sai Kishore Lead Tamil Nadu to Strong Start in Ranji Trophy
On October 18, 2026, Tamil Nadu had a strong start in their second-round Elite Group-D Ranji Trophy match against Uttarakhand at the MAC Stadium in Chennai. Gurjapneet Singh and Sai Kishore were instrumental in this performance, each taking four wickets to dismiss Uttarakhand for just 134 runs.
After winning the toss and choosing to bowl in overcast conditions, Tamil Nadu's bowlers quickly capitalized. Gurjapneet struck early, removing both openers and later dismissing the Uttarakhand captain. Sai Kishore continued the attack, taking wickets and leaving Uttarakhand struggling at 41 for four by lunch. Despite a brief recovery from Avneesh Sudha, who scored 54, Uttarakhand's innings ended in 56.2 overs.
In response, Tamil Nadu faced some challenges, losing their opener for a duck. However, N. Jagadeesan and Pradosh Ranjan Paul formed a solid partnership, bringing the score to 85 for two at the end of the day.
