# Ranji Trophy Round 5 Day 2: Mumbai Declares at 630/5, Smaran Smashes Double Hundred

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ranji-trophy-round-5-day-2-mumbai-declares-at-630/  
Published: 2025-11-17  
Updated: 2025-11-17  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Day 2 of the [Ranji Trophy](https://www.bcci.tv/domestic/ranji-trophy) 2025-26 Round 5 witnessed spectacular performances across venues. Mumbai’s commanding declaration at 630/5 against Pondicherry and Karnataka’s R. Smaran notching his second double century of the season highlighted an action-packed day of domestic cricket.

## Ranji Trophy Mumbai’s Batting Masterclass

Mumbai put on an absolute batting clinic against Pondicherry, declaring their innings at a mammoth **630/5**. Siddhesh Lad led the charge with a brilliant 170 before departing, while Akash Anand brought up his well-deserved century. Captain Shardul Thakur accelerated the scoring with a quickfire 56, showcasing his aggressive intent.

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The declaration proved strategic as Shardul Thakur struck immediately with the ball, claiming two wickets in his opening over. Pondicherry stumbled to 2/2, with both Neyan Kangayan and Paras Ratnaparkhe dismissed early, leaving them facing a monumental challenge.

## Smaran’s Sensational Double Century

Karnataka’s R. Smaran continued his purple patch, scoring an unbeaten **227 off 344 balls** against Chandigarh. The southpaw’s innings featured 16 fours and a six, marking his second double century of the season. Karnataka declared at 547/8, asking Chandigarh to bat for the final hour on Day 2. Read more about [Karnataka’s domestic cricket dominance](https://technosports.co.in/cricket/domestic-cricket).

## Key Scores at Tea – Day 2

| Match | Score Summary |
| --- | --- |
| **Mumbai vs Pondicherry** | Mumbai 630/5d; Pondicherry 2/2 |
| **Karnataka vs Chandigarh** | Karnataka 547/8d |
| **Tamil Nadu vs UP** | TN 455; UP 75/1 |
| **Saurashtra vs Goa** | Saurashtra 585/7 |
| **Chhattisgarh vs HP** | Chhattisgarh 529/5 |
| **Rajasthan vs Delhi** | Rajasthan 471/6 |

## Other Notable Performances

**Tamil Nadu’s Recovery**: After struggling at 71/4, Tamil Nadu’s middle order staged a remarkable comeback to post 455. Ajitesh contributed 86 before falling, while Kartik Yadav claimed a five-wicket haul for Uttar Pradesh.

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**Kerala’s Bowling Excellence**: Edhen Apple Tom grabbed two wickets in two balls against Madhya Pradesh, while Nidheesh’s lbw dismissal put MP in trouble at 72/4, trailing by 209 runs.

**Vidarbha’s Championship Performance**: The defending champions took a first-innings lead against Baroda, bowling them out for 166 in response to Vidarbha’s 169.

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## FAQs

### **Who scored a double century on Day 2 of Ranji Trophy Round 5?**

  
R. Smaran of Karnataka scored an unbeaten 227 runs off 344 balls against Chandigarh, registering his second double century of the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season. The left-handed batter displayed exceptional technique with 16 boundaries and a six.

### **What was Mumbai’s final score before declaring against Pondicherry?**

Mumbai declared their first innings at 630/5 against Pondicherry. Siddhesh Lad top-scored with 170, Akash Anand made a century, and captain Shardul Thakur contributed a quick 56 runs to help Mumbai post a formidable total.