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Jammu & Kashmir kicks off Ranji Trophy defence against Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Sportstar
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 08:36 PM
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Defending champions Jammu & Kashmir open the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season with a match against Madhya Pradesh.
The 2026-27 edition of the Ranji Trophy begins with the defending champions, Jammu & Kashmir, taking on Madhya Pradesh in the opening fixture. Jammu & Kashmir secured the title in the previous season, ending a long wait for a championship and entering this campaign with high expectations.
The clash marks the first opportunity for the J&K side to test its squad against a strong Madhya Pradesh team, which has consistently been a contender in the tournament. Both sides will look to set the tone for the season, with points from this match crucial for early table positioning.
Ranji Trophy, India's premier first‑class cricket competition, features state and regional teams battling over a four‑day format. The outcome of this opening encounter will be closely watched by fans and selectors as the tournament progresses.
The clash marks the first opportunity for the J&K side to test its squad against a strong Madhya Pradesh team, which has consistently been a contender in the tournament. Both sides will look to set the tone for the season, with points from this match crucial for early table positioning.
Ranji Trophy, India's premier first‑class cricket competition, features state and regional teams battling over a four‑day format. The outcome of this opening encounter will be closely watched by fans and selectors as the tournament progresses.