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Ranji Trophy Live Score Today: Jaiswal dismissed for duck, Rahul falls for nine; Umesh Yadav gets first wicket for Punjab

The 2026–27 Ranji Trophy kicked off with a mixed bag of early results across the opening round. In one of the standout moments, Umesh Yadav claimed his first wicket for Punjab, dismissing Assam’s Rishav Das for a well-placed drive that edged past the off stump.

Meanwhile, Karnataka’s hopes of a strong start were dashed as opener Rahul was caught behind for just nine runs, leaving the team reeling at nine for three. Elsewhere, Jaiswal’s cautious approach in the middle overs proved costly as he was dismissed for a duck after just 13 balls, while Madhya Pradesh lost their first wicket for six runs in a tight contest against defending champions Jammu & Kashmir.

The newly relaid pitch at Keenan Stadium saw Jharkhand’s openers, Shikhar Mohan and Sharandeep Singh, build a steady platform with 22 runs for no wickets from six overs, while Hyderabad’s captain turned to spin early in response to the red-soil surface. Tamil Nadu’s Sai Sudarshan also made his presence felt in Jaipur, adding depth to the batting lineup as the tournament’s first day unfolded with highs and lows across the board.

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