Day 2 of the 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
