Ranji Trophy: Chhattisgarh’s follies hand Punjab a seven-wicket win
Punjab secured a seven-wicket victory over Chhattisgarh in a Ranji Trophy match after Chhattisgarh's batting lineup collapsed during critical moments. Despite a fighting century from Ayush Pandey, poor decision-making led to the team's defeat.
Why it matters
The Ranji Trophy is a premier domestic cricket tournament in India, and such results impact the standings and progression of state teams in the competition.
Ranji Trophy: Chhattisgarh’s follies hand Punjab a seven-wicket win left Chhattisgarh’s Ayush Pandey kept one end going with a fighting century and stonewalling Punjab before a hasty attempt at a single cost him his wicket. File photo: EMMANUAL YOGINI The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/1bml2t/article71607801.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/11908_28_10_2025_16_26_4_4_DSC_8039.JPG EMMANUAL YOGINI MUMBAI, 28/10/2025: Chhattisgarh’s Ayush Pandey in action during Ranji Match between Mumbai and Chhattisgarh at MCA BKC ground in Mumbai on Tuesday. Photo: EMMANUAL YOGINI/ The Hindu New Chandigarh Chhattisgarh blundered in the crunch moments on Wednesday and sabotaged its own escape, handing Punjab a seven-wicket win in their Ranji Trophy second-round fixture at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh. Ayush Pandey (111, 252, 16x4, 2x6) was singlehandedly stalling Punjab’s charge by picking on the spinners in the morning session. Gurnoor Brar’s bouncer sent back Amandeep Khare, who was struck on his left arm and had to retire hurt.
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