Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | Sarwate’s resolute 95 helps Kerala deny Jharkhand an outright win
The Ranji Trophy match between Kerala and Jharkhand ended in a draw after both teams failed to secure an outright win. Despite a strong 95-run performance by Kerala's Aditya Sarwate, Jharkhand secured three points due to their first-innings lead.
Why it matters
This match highlights the competitive nature of India's premier domestic cricket tournament and the importance of first-innings leads in determining standings.
On a track that was a graveyard for bowlers, it was always going to be a competition for the first-innings lead. Jharkhand had all but ensured it on the third day itself, while for Kerala, only a huge partnership from its overnight batters would have given it any chance.
Salman Nizar and Aditya Sarwate had come together late on the third day, following a middle-order collapse that saw Kerala lose four wickets while adding 45. They continued their good work and raised their team’s hopes as they played for more than 20 overs after resuming at the overnight score of 269 for six.
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