Ranji Trophy 2026‑27: Vidarbha, Hyderabad, Bengal and Mumbai Lead Their Groups After Round 3

Summary

The third round of the 2026‑27 Ranji Trophy concluded on Thursday, 29 October. Vidarbha, Hyderabad, Bengal and Mumbai sit atop their respective groups, with Vidarbha holding a clear 19‑point lead in Group A.

Points Table Highlights

• Group A – Vidarbha 19 pts (3 wins), Baroda 15 pts, Uttar Pradesh 13 pts.
• Group B – Hyderabad 19 pts (3 wins), Punjab 13 pts, Delhi 11 pts.
• Group C – Mumbai 21 pts (maximum points after three matches), Bengal 19 pts, Karnataka 17 pts.

Match Results (Round 3)

• Vidarbha vs Goa – Vidarbha won by an innings, extending its lead in Group A.
• Mumbai vs Karnataka – Mumbai secured an innings victory.
• Hyderabad, Punjab, Delhi, Jharkhand – All four matches ended in draws.
• Tamil Nadu and Bengal – Both recorded comfortable wins.
• Jammu & Kashmir vs Baroda – J&K salvaged a draw after trailing for most of the game.

Notable Performances

• Siddhesh Lad’s Vidarbha earned three bonus points for innings wins over Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh and a ten‑wicket win over Haryana, bringing the side to 21 points.
• Defending champions Jammu & Kashmir remain win‑less, sitting fifth in Group A with two points.

Practical Implications

• Vidarbha’s 19‑point cushion makes it the early favourite to qualify from Group A, but a single loss could tighten the race.
• Hyderabad’s perfect record in Group B puts pressure on Punjab and Delhi to chase points in the remaining fixtures.
• Mumbai’s perfect 21‑point haul gives it a safety net; however, the team must maintain momentum to avoid a late‑stage slump.

How to Verify

The official Ranji Trophy website and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) publish updated points tables after each round. Match scorecards are also available on ESPNcricinfo and the Sportstar article referenced.

What’s Next?

The next round of matches begins on 5 November, with each group featuring at least one clash between current leaders and their nearest rivals. Fans should watch for weather‑related interruptions, which have historically affected fixtures in northern venues.

--- *All figures are taken from the Sportstar report dated 29 October 2026 and reflect the standings after Round 3.*