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Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Services stages recovery against Delhi via Rajat Paliwal’s unbeaten century

Services managed to recover from a shaky start during their opening day encounter against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the visiting side slumped to 44 for four before staging a remarkable comeback to post a total of 266 runs in 88 overs.

Skipper Rajat Paliwal led the charge with an unbeaten 111 runs from 196 deliveries, anchoring the innings through key partnerships including a 69-run stand with Mohit Ahlawat and a 70-run alliance with Pulkit Narang. Delhi bowlers Navdeep Saini and Aman Chaudhary applied early and sustained pressure, with Chaudhary claiming four wickets, but Paliwal remained stranded at the crease when the final wicket fell shortly before stumps.

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