Key points
- Hyderabad chased down a target of 259 to beat Chhattisgarh by one wicket at Gymkhana Ground in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.
- Hyderabad finished on 259 for 9 in 79.4 overs after beginning the final day at 13 for 2.
- Anikethreddy remained unbeaten on 39, while Rakshann Readdi made 15 not out as the last pair completed the chase.
- Chhattisgarh scored 284 in the first innings and 254 in the second; Hyderabad replied with 280 before the successful fourth-innings chase.
- Mayank Verma scored 81 for Chhattisgarh in the second innings, while Dev Aditya Singh took 3 for 28 for Hyderabad.
- Abhirath Reddy made 68 and A. Varun Goud scored 55 in Hyderabad's chase.
- The win was Hyderabad's third outright victory in four matches and lifted the side to the top of Group B with 20 points, according to Telangana Today.
Hyderabad pulled off a tense one-wicket victory over Chhattisgarh in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at Gymkhana Ground, completing a target of 259 with their last pair at the crease. Anikethreddy and Rakshann Readdi stayed unbeaten as Hyderabad reached 259 for nine in 79.4 overs on the final day, November 5.
The result came after a demanding fourth-innings chase in which Chhattisgarh repeatedly threatened to take control. Hyderabad had resumed the final day at 13 for two and were still under pressure deep into the innings, but the last pair found a way to finish the job.
A narrow first-innings gap set up the finish
Chhattisgarh won the toss and chose to bat, making 284 in 90.1 overs. Hyderabad replied with 280 in 86.1 overs, leaving the visitors with a slender four-run first-innings lead. That small margin meant the second innings would determine whether either side could create a defendable target.
Chhattisgarh lost early wickets in their second innings before Mayank Verma and Sanjeet Desai rebuilt the innings. Verma scored 81, while Desai contributed 51, and their fourth-wicket partnership helped restore momentum. Hyderabad eventually fought back through the middle order, with Rakshann Readdi taking three wickets and Anikethreddy also claiming three.
Chhattisgarh were reduced to 199 for nine, but Dev Aditya Singh and Dharmendrasinh Jadeja added an important 55 runs for the last wicket. Jadeja made 38 from 37 balls as Chhattisgarh were dismissed for 254 in 68.4 overs. The late stand pushed the target to 259 and gave the visitors a substantial opportunity to defend the match.
Hyderabad lose wickets but stay in the contest
Hyderabad's chase began under pressure, with the side losing two wickets for no runs before reaching 13 for two at stumps. The hosts needed 246 more on the final morning, and the early damage gave Chhattisgarh a clear route to victory.
Abhirath Reddy and Rahul Radesh steadied the innings with an 87-run partnership for the third wicket. Abhirath made 68 from 110 balls, including eight fours, while Rahul scored 39. Their stand brought Hyderabad back into the contest, but the visitors struck again and removed both batters in quick succession.
Hyderabad then slipped further, losing wickets around the middle order. Varun Goud produced a crucial 55 from 95 balls, and his 40-run stand with captain Chama Milind, who scored 22, helped keep the chase alive. Yet the home side continued to lose partners, leaving the lower order with the responsibility of getting the remaining runs.
The last pair hold their nerve
At 220 for nine, Hyderabad were still 39 runs away from victory with only one wicket remaining. Anikethreddy and Readdi then combined for the decisive unbroken stand. Anikethreddy remained unbeaten on 39, while Readdi scored 15 not out and occupied the crease for 66 balls.
Readdi's contribution was not limited to survival. Telangana Today reported that he finished the match with a six over long-on off Jayant Yadav, bringing the Hyderabad players to celebrate a remarkable finish. The final pair's composure turned a match that had swung repeatedly towards Chhattisgarh into a one-wicket result for the hosts.
Hyderabad's final total of 259 for nine came in 79.4 overs. Chhattisgarh's bowlers had taken the match to the brink, but could not find the tenth wicket needed to defend the target.
Important points in the Group B race
The victory was Hyderabad's third outright win in four matches this season, according to Telangana Today. The report said the team moved to the top of the Elite Group B table with 20 points, while Chhattisgarh had seven points from the same number of matches.
For Hyderabad, the result offered more than a dramatic finish: it brought a valuable outright win from a match in which the side had been behind for much of the final day. The contributions of Abhirath Reddy and Varun Goud gave the chase a platform, while Anikethreddy and Readdi delivered when the innings was down to its final wicket.
Chhattisgarh will take encouragement from the way its bowlers reduced Hyderabad to nine down and from the lower-order runs that created a target of 259. But the match also showed how costly it can be to leave a side with a chance at the end of a long fourth innings. Hyderabad held on, completed the chase and claimed a memorable one-wicket win.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Ranji Trophy match between Hyderabad and Chhattisgarh?
Hyderabad beat Chhattisgarh by one wicket in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at Gymkhana Ground. Chasing 259, Hyderabad finished on 259 for 9 in 79.4 overs, with Anikethreddy and Rakshann Readdi unbeaten at the end.
What was the target in Hyderabad's chase against Chhattisgarh?
Hyderabad were set a target of 259 after Chhattisgarh made 284 in the first innings and 254 in the second. Hyderabad had scored 280 in their first innings, leaving a first-innings deficit of four runs before the final-innings chase.
Who were the heroes of Hyderabad's one-wicket win?
Anikethreddy and Rakshann Readdi held their nerve in the final-wicket partnership. Anikethreddy finished unbeaten on 39 and Readdi on 15 not out. Abhirath Reddy's 68 and A. Varun Goud's 55 had also helped keep Hyderabad in contention during the chase.
How many points did Hyderabad earn after beating Chhattisgarh?
Telangana Today reported that the victory took Hyderabad to 20 points and the top of Ranji Trophy Elite Group B. It was the team's third outright win in four matches in the season.
Where and when was the Hyderabad vs Chhattisgarh Ranji Trophy match played?
The Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match was played at Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad from November 2 to 5, 2026. Hyderabad completed the fourth-innings chase on the final day to secure a one-wicket victory.