Uttarakhand scripted a memorable triumph in the Ranji Trophy Elite 2025-26 quarterfinals, overpowering Jharkhand by an innings and 6 runs at Keenan Stadium, Jamshedpur. The victory catapults them into semifinals against Karnataka, kicking off on February 15, promising high-stakes drama.
Sent in to bat, Jharkhand posted 235, driven by Aditya Singh’s fluent 83 (11 fours) and Virat Singh’s 47 (5 fours). Uttarakhand’s bowlers were relentless, with Janmejay Joshi snaring 4, and Aditya Rawat plus Mayank Mishra bagging 3 each.
In reply, Uttarakhand amassed 371, showcasing depth. Jagdish Suchit blazed 70 with six fours, backed by Kunal Chandela’s 68 and Avnish Sudha’s 64. Jharkhand’s bowlers shared spoils: two wickets each for Jatin Pandey, Sahil Raj, Saurabh Shekhar, and Aditya Singh.
The 136-run lead proved insurmountable. Jharkhand’s second innings imploded to 130 in 41.1 overs, with only Virat Singh (55 off 87, 1 six, 6 fours) and Kumar Kushagra (34) resisting. Mayank Mishra’s 5/22 and Abhay Negi’s 4-wicket spell overwhelmed them, Aditya Rawat taking the last.
Other quarterfinals saw Jammu & Kashmir beat Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs (semis opponent: Andhra/Bengal victor) and Karnataka overcome Mumbai by 4 wickets. Uttarakhand’s all-round prowess signals their intent to go the distance.