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Ranji Trophy Day 3: Sarfaraz Khan’s 139 Keeps Mumbai in Control as Round Two Intensifies

Sarfaraz Khan was unbeaten on 139 for Mumbai against Himachal Pradesh at the end of Day 2, giving Mumbai a substantial advantage heading into Day 3.
Mizoram’s Chinmay Sutar scored 400 against Nagaland, becoming only the second batter to reach that mark in Ranji Trophy history, according to Indian Express.
Uttar Pradesh moved ahead of Goa after Rinku Singh’s 118 and Zeeshan Ansari’s five-wicket haul in the match.
Tamil Nadu batter Pradosh Ranjan Paul scored a century against Uttarakhand, with reports highlighting a more controlled approach at the crease.
The October 20 schedule featured the second round’s Day 3 matches across multiple Elite and Plate groups.

Rinku Singh Hits Unbeaten 118 for Second Straight Ranji Trophy Century as Selection Debate Grows

Rinku Singh scored an unbeaten 118 off 186 balls against Goa in Kanpur on October 18, 2026.
He hit 11 fours and two sixes as Uttar Pradesh were bowled out for 202.
Uttar Pradesh had slumped to 137 for nine before Rinku and No. 11 Vansh Chaudhary added 65 runs.
Rinku had scored 112 against Bihar in Uttar Pradesh’s opening match of the 2026–27 Ranji Trophy season.
The Goa hundred was Rinku’s second consecutive century of the season and 11th first-class hundred, according to match reports.

Did you know? Facts about Rinku Singh

Chinmay Sutar’s 400 was reported as the first Ranji Trophy quadruple century in 78 years. Read the story →
Sarfaraz Khan’s unbeaten 139 was his 18th first-class century, according to Times of India. Read the story →
Uttar Pradesh’s Zeeshan Ansari claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in the match against Goa, as reported by Times of India. Read the story →
Rinku’s unbeaten 118 came from 186 deliveries, with 11 fours and two sixes. Read the story →
The century was his second in as many innings in the 2026–27 Ranji Trophy season. Read the story →
He scored 112 in the season opener against Bihar before making 118 not out against Goa. Read the story →
Rinku was batting with No. 11 Vansh Chaudhary when Uttar Pradesh moved from 137 for nine to 202 all out. Read the story →

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Ranji Trophy Day 3: Sarfaraz Khan’s 139 Keeps Mumbai in Control as Round Two Intensifies

Sarfaraz Khan’s unbeaten 139 strengthened Mumbai’s position against Himachal Pradesh, while the Ranji Trophy’s October 20 Day 3 action also featured major innings and bowling spells across several fixtures.

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Rinku Singh Hits Unbeaten 118 for Second Straight Ranji Trophy Century as Selection Debate Grows

Rinku Singh struck an unbeaten 118 against Goa after making 112 against Bihar, giving him consecutive Ranji Trophy centuries for Uttar Pradesh. The innings came after an early collapse and renewed debate among fans about his absence from India’s current plans.

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