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Kaushik and Rinku’s unbeaten centuries lift Uttar Pradesh above Bihar in Ranji Trophy
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 08:02 PM
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Opening batsmen Kaushik and Rinku each scored unbeaten centuries, steering Uttar Pradesh to a commanding lead over Bihar in the Ranji Trophy clash.
Uttar Pradesh’s batting line‑up delivered a dominant performance in their latest Ranji Trophy encounter against Bihar. Openers Kaushik and Rinku both reached the three‑figure mark without losing their wickets, anchoring the innings and ensuring a solid platform for the team.
The twin centuries propelled Uttar Pradesh to a comfortable total, leaving Bihar with a steep chase ahead. The partnership between the two batsmen not only steadied the innings after early wickets fell but also set a pace that the opposition struggled to match.
With the points from this victory, Uttar Pradesh moved to the top of their group, strengthening their bid for a place in the knockout stages. Bihar, meanwhile, will need to regroup and address their batting deficiencies before the next round of fixtures.
The match highlighted the depth of talent in Uttar Pradesh’s squad, with both Kaushik and Rinku showcasing composure and skill under pressure. Their unbeaten knocks are likely to boost confidence as the team looks ahead to the remaining games of the season.
The twin centuries propelled Uttar Pradesh to a comfortable total, leaving Bihar with a steep chase ahead. The partnership between the two batsmen not only steadied the innings after early wickets fell but also set a pace that the opposition struggled to match.
With the points from this victory, Uttar Pradesh moved to the top of their group, strengthening their bid for a place in the knockout stages. Bihar, meanwhile, will need to regroup and address their batting deficiencies before the next round of fixtures.
The match highlighted the depth of talent in Uttar Pradesh’s squad, with both Kaushik and Rinku showcasing composure and skill under pressure. Their unbeaten knocks are likely to boost confidence as the team looks ahead to the remaining games of the season.