Fifties by Anuj Tiwary and Vikalp Tiwari helped Chhatisgarh defy Hyderabad and turn momentum in its favour towards the end of play on the opening day. Chhattisgarh’s 93-run partnership steadies the innings as Anuj and Vikalp build a strong 279-7 after Hyderabad strikes early. The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Round three fixtures concluded on Thursday, October 29. Forty-two time champion Mumbai, Vidarbha, and Karnataka secured innings victories, Tamil Nadu and Bengal won.