Jadeja scores 102 and takes 3 wickets as Saurashtra-Chhattisgarh Ranji match ends in draw
Ravindra Jadeja was named Player of the Match after a century and three wickets in the drawn Ranji Trophy game between Saurashtra and Chhattisgarh.
Several of India's leading cricketers are currently playing in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27. The tournament is seen as preparation for the Test series against New Zealand, so the selection committee is expected to watch many of the Indian team's star players. Against this backdrop, India's spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja performed well with both bat and ball in the match between Saurashtra and Chhattisgarh.
The match ended in a draw, but Jadeja was named Player of the Match.
In the first innings, Jadeja faced 209 balls and scored 102 runs with the help of seven fours. His strike rate was 48.80. He also impressed with the ball. Jadeja took three wickets for 40 runs in 17 overs, including three maidens. His economy rate was only 2.40. The experienced spin all-rounder did not get a chance to play in the second innings. After the match was drawn, he received the Player of the Match award for his effective performance with bat and ball. Jadeja's role will be important in the Test series against New Zealand, which is a relief for the Indian team.
Chhattisgarh won the toss and chose to bowl first. Saurashtra scored 392 runs in 110.4 overs. Apart from Jadeja, Prerak Mankad played a fine innings of 129 runs. Opener Chirag Jani made 83 runs. For Chhattisgarh, Dev Aditya Singh took five wickets. Chhattisgarh made 312 runs in 121.5 overs in their first innings.
No Chhattisgarh batter scored a century in the match. Captain Anuj Tiwari retired hurt on 72. For Saurashtra, Ravindra Jadeja, Jaydev Unadkat, Chetan Sakariya and Anuj Panwar also took two wickets each and bowled well. In the second innings, Saurashtra scored 229 runs for the loss of one wicket and the match ended in a draw. Chirag Jani remained unbeaten on 127 in the second innings.
