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Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Anuj Tiwary takes Chhattisgarh to five-wicket win over Andhra

Chhattisgarh secured their first victory of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season by successfully chasing a target of 179 against Andhra. Captain Anuj Tiwary anchored the pursuit with 60 runs, while late contributions from Ajay Mandal and Dev Aditya Singh ensured the team reached the goal with five wickets remaining.

Andhra had set the target after declaring their second innings at 184 for three, led by Ricky Bhui's unbeaten 72 and Karan Shinde's 53. The hosts had attempted to force an outright win after conceding a narrow first-innings lead, but the aggressive approach ultimately resulted in them losing the match entirely.

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