Ranji Trophy: Siraj-led Hyderabad beat Andhra by 267 runs for second straight win

Hyderabad beat Andhra Pradesh by 267 runs in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27. The match was played at the Devineni Venkata Ramana Pranitha Ground in Mulapadu, Vijayawada. Hyderabad played well with both bat and ball to secure a big win.

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj captains the side. With this win, he showed his ability as captain and won his second match in a row.

Siraj's first match as captain was against Tripura, where Hyderabad played well with bat and ball to win by an innings and 40 runs. The second match, against Andhra Pradesh, was far tougher. Siraj led the team to a 267-run win with a fine performance as captain. By winning under his captaincy, Siraj has also sent a big signal to the BCCI.

Hyderabad won the toss, chose to bat and put Andhra Pradesh in to bowl. Hyderabad managed only 275 in their first innings. Abhirath Reddy top-scored with 67, while Rahul Radhesh added an unbeaten 58. Tripurana Vijay took four wickets for Andhra.

In reply, Andhra Pradesh were bowled out for just 184 in their first innings. Shaik Rasheed scored 61. Tanay Thyagarajan took five wickets for Hyderabad and gave the side a big lead.

In the second innings, Hyderabad batted strongly and declared at 306 for seven. Kodimela Himatejha played a fine unbeaten innings of 123. Tanay Thyagarajan supported him with an unbeaten 53.

Chasing the target, Andhra Pradesh were all out for just 130. Hyderabad thus won the match by 267 runs. Tanay Thyagarajan also took six wickets for Hyderabad in the second innings.