Maharashtra register first win of the Ranji Trophy 2025 season
Seamers Mukesh Choudhary and Ramakrishna Shekhar Ghosh starred with four wickets each as Maharashtra wrapped up a commanding win over Chandigarh. Powered by Prithvi Shaw’s dazzling 222-run knock, Maharashtra had set the hosts a daunting target of 464. At stumps on Day 3, Chandigarh were 129 for one, but they eventually folded for 319 in 94.1 overs on the final evening.
Chandigarh needed substantial contributions from their top order to challenge the mammoth target. However, apart from opener Arjun Azad, none managed a big score. Azad played a lone hand with a superb 168 off 236 balls his second consecutive century after a 141 on debut against Goa. Skipper Manan Vohra added 58, and Raj Bawa chipped in with 42, but the rest of the line-up failed to reach double figures in the second innings.
Choudhary bowled a relentless spell, claiming 4 for 34 in 19 overs, while Ghosh matched his effort with 4 for 71 from 20.1 overs. Their combined brilliance sealed a comprehensive win for Maharashtra, earning them a full six points from the fixture. Chandigarh, meanwhile, were left empty-handed after a disappointing finish at home.
