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Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Tamil Nadu returns to Chepauk in search of home advantage

Tamil Nadu is heading back to the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium to host Uttarakhand in the second round of the Elite Group-D Ranji Trophy competition starting this Sunday.

This fixture marks the squad's initial appearance at Chepauk since a dramatic draw against Karnataka in 2024, where the hosts fell just seventeen runs short of a 355-run target on the final day. The upcoming match requires an improved batting display following a disappointing opening fixture in Jaipur, where R.

Sai Kishore and his team secured only a single point after failing to convert half-centuries into substantial scores. Squad adjustments are anticipated with B.

Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar departing for India-A assignments, potentially opening opportunities for R. Vimal Khumar and S.

Ajith Ram on a red-soil pitch expected to favor spin. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand arrives high on morale after securing a first-innings advantage against Railways in their previous outing, setting up a competitive contest.

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