Ranji Trophy Round 4 Day 4: Shahbaz Ahmed Shines, Assam Salvage Draw

The fourth day of Round 4 in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 delivered high-octane cricket action across multiple venues, with several teams securing crucial victories while others fought valiantly to secure draws. From career-best bowling performances to heroic batting displays, Day 4 had it all.

Ranji Trophy Round 4: Top Performances at a Glance

Shahbaz Ahmed’s Career-Best Demolishes Railways

In what was arguably the standout individual performance of Round 4, discarded India all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed produced a career-best bowling spell of 7/56 to help Bengal thrash Railways by an innings at Surat. The left-arm spinner tore through the Railways batting lineup, taking the five remaining wickets on the fourth morning to secure an innings victory and a crucial bonus point for Bengal.

Bengal’s dominant display showcased their championship credentials, with Ahmed’s seven-wicket haul proving instrumental in their comprehensive win. For more updates on domestic cricket performances, visit TechnoSports Cricket Section.

Assam’s Heroic Fightback Against Tripura

Captain Denish Das (103) and senior batter Sibsankar Roy (101)* displayed remarkable grit and determination to help Assam salvage a draw against Tripura at Agartala. Resuming their second innings at 78/3 and staring at an innings defeat, the duo batted through the entire day, putting together a marathon batting effort spanning 117.4 overs.

Tripura, who had posted a mammoth 602/7 declared in their first innings thanks to centuries from Hanuma Vihari (156) and Vijay Shankar (150*), needed just seven wickets on the final day but had to settle for first-innings points as Assam reached 367/7.

Defending Champions Vidarbha Continue Dominance

Defending champions Vidarbha secured their second consecutive win, defeating Odisha by 100 runs. Centuries from Dhruv Shorey (144 in the first innings and 101 in the second) and Aman Mokhade (101*) set up the victory before Parth Rekhade claimed his maiden first-class five-wicket haul (5/80) to bundle out Odisha for 244.

Odisha started well in their chase of 345, reaching 164/2, but their lower order collapsed against Rekhade’s spin, handing Vidarbha a comfortable victory.

Mumbai’s Crushing Victory Over Himachal

Mumbai continued their strong campaign with an innings and 120-run victory over Himachal Pradesh. Star all-rounder Shams Mulani led the charge with a five-wicket haul, helping Mumbai secure their second win of the season. The victory keeps Mumbai firmly in contention for a knockout berth.

Other Notable Results

Uttarakhand registered an emphatic innings and 28-run victory over Haryana, with Jagadeesha Suchith producing an all-round masterclass – taking 11 wickets in the match while also scoring a valuable half-century.

Gujarat finally opened their account this season with a six-wicket win over Services in Nadiad. Vishal Jayswal and Siddharth Desai took five wickets each to help Gujarat chase down 118 runs comfortably.

In the Plate Group, Sikkim and Bihar played out a high-scoring draw, with Kranthi Kumar’s century helping Sikkim post 429 in their first innings and secure the first-innings lead.

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Points Table Implications

These results have significantly impacted the group standings. Bengal’s innings victory takes them closer to the knockout spots in Group A, while Vidarbha’s second consecutive win consolidates their position at the top of Group D. Mumbai’s dominant performance keeps their qualification hopes alive in Group A.

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What’s Next?

Round 5 of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 promises more exciting action as teams battle for knockout qualification. With several groups still wide open, every match becomes crucial in determining the quarter-final lineup.

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