Jammu and Kashmir Dominates Madhya Pradesh in Ranji Trophy Opener

In the opening match of the Ranji Trophy on October 11, 2026, Jammu and Kashmir's Rohit Sharma and Sunil Kumar played pivotal roles in bowling out Madhya Pradesh for 196 at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar.

Rohit achieved a five-wicket haul, taking five wickets for 36 runs, while Sunil contributed with four wickets for 69 runs. Madhya Pradesh's captain, Shubham Sharma, was the standout performer for his team, scoring 79 runs. Despite his efforts, the team struggled against the disciplined bowling attack of Jammu and Kashmir.

After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Jammu and Kashmir's bowlers quickly capitalized on the conditions. Madhya Pradesh's lower order collapsed, losing their last four wickets for just 34 runs. At the end of the first day, Jammu and Kashmir had scored three runs for one wicket in their reply.