Ranji Trophy: Shubman Gill Set to Boost Punjab Against Chhattisgarh

Ranji Trophy Round 2, Day 1 Highlights: Shubman Gill Falls For 1, Rinku Singh Hits Ton As Domestic Action Heats Up

Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Day 1: Shubman Gill falls for one, Priyansh Arya scores 199, Ayush Badoni hits a century and Rinku Singh shines for Uttar Pradesh

Uday Saharan's unbeaten century rescues Punjab after Shubman Gill's early exit

Punjab captain Uday Saharan scored an unbeaten 106 to guide his team to 269 for four against Chhattisgarh on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match. This came after India skipper Shubman Gill was dismissed for just one run. In another match, Manvanth Kumar's 86 not out helped Karnataka recover against Saurashtra.

Shubman Gill falls for 1 on Ranji Trophy return ahead of New Zealand Tests

Shubman Gill's return to the Ranji Trophy lasted just five balls as the India captain fell for one run while playing for Punjab against Chhattisgarh at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh on Sunday.

Shubman Gill out for 1 on Ranji Trophy return against Chhattisgarh

Gill, who came in at No. 4, was bowled by Mandal for one as Punjab lost their third wicket.

Shubman Gill to feature in Punjab's second round Ranji Trophy game against Chhattisgarh

Gill is the last-minute addition to squad, returning for some domestic red-ball cricket ahead of the New Zealand Test matches starting from November 19 onwards. Before this, he will feature in the first three ODIs of the five-match series against the Kiwis taking place from November 4 to 15, with his deputy Shreyas Iyer set to take the ODI captaincy armband once Gill leaves for Test preparation.

Ranji Trophy: Shubman Gill set to boost Punjab against Chhattisgarh

A chance for the India Test captain to get in some red-ball practice before the New Zealand tour.