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Anuj and Vikalp Steady Their Innings as Hyderabad Takes Early Wickets in Ranji Trophy
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 06:31 AM
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In the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy, Hyderabad claimed early wickets, but batsmen Anuj and Vikalp steadied the innings with resilient play.
The latest round of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy saw Hyderabad host a crucial group match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Early in the innings, the home side broke through, removing two top-order wickets within the first ten overs, putting the visiting batting line‑up under pressure.
Despite the early setback, middle‑order batsmen Anuj and Vikalp anchored the innings. Both displayed composure, rotating the strike and building a partnership that steadied the scoreboard while the opposition’s bowlers searched for further breakthroughs.
Their measured approach prevented a collapse and kept the team’s total on a competitive footing, giving the side a chance to post a respectable score before the final session. The partnership also highlighted the depth in the batting order, a positive sign as the tournament progresses.
Hyderabad will look to capitalize on the early wickets they secured, while the visiting side will rely on the resilience shown by Anuj and Vikalp to bounce back in the second innings.
Despite the early setback, middle‑order batsmen Anuj and Vikalp anchored the innings. Both displayed composure, rotating the strike and building a partnership that steadied the scoreboard while the opposition’s bowlers searched for further breakthroughs.
Their measured approach prevented a collapse and kept the team’s total on a competitive footing, giving the side a chance to post a respectable score before the final session. The partnership also highlighted the depth in the batting order, a positive sign as the tournament progresses.
Hyderabad will look to capitalize on the early wickets they secured, while the visiting side will rely on the resilience shown by Anuj and Vikalp to bounce back in the second innings.