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Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh aim to boost Ranji Trophy 2026-27 qualification chances
✍️ Sportstar
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 09:16 PM
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Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh are intensifying their campaigns in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy to secure a place in the knockout stage.
The 2026-27 edition of the Ranji Trophy has entered a critical phase as Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh focus on strengthening their positions in the league table. Both sides have recorded mixed results so far, prompting the teams to fine‑tune their batting line‑ups and bowling attacks ahead of the remaining group matches.
Vidarbha, traditionally strong in home conditions, is looking to capitalize on its recent century‑making partnerships to post competitive totals. The side’s management has also rotated bowlers to maintain freshness for the back‑to‑back fixtures.
Madhya Pradesh, on the other hand, is banking on its pace unit to restrict opposition scores while senior batsmen aim to convert starts into big innings. The team’s recent win against a fellow contender has raised hopes of climbing into the top two of their group, a prerequisite for knockout qualification.
As the tournament approaches its decisive rounds, both teams are expected to field their best XI, with the objective of accumulating enough points to secure a berth in the quarter‑finals.
Vidarbha, traditionally strong in home conditions, is looking to capitalize on its recent century‑making partnerships to post competitive totals. The side’s management has also rotated bowlers to maintain freshness for the back‑to‑back fixtures.
Madhya Pradesh, on the other hand, is banking on its pace unit to restrict opposition scores while senior batsmen aim to convert starts into big innings. The team’s recent win against a fellow contender has raised hopes of climbing into the top two of their group, a prerequisite for knockout qualification.
As the tournament approaches its decisive rounds, both teams are expected to field their best XI, with the objective of accumulating enough points to secure a berth in the quarter‑finals.