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Hyderabad made a winning start to their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 campaign, defeating Tripura by an innings and 40 runs under the captaincy of Mohammed Siraj. Left-arm spinner Tanay Thyagarajan was the star of the match, taking nine wickets across both innings to help Hyderabad secure a convincing victory.
After dismissing Tripura for 134 in the first innings, Hyderabad scored 294 runs to establish a 160-run lead. Tripura struggled again in their second innings, managing just 120 runs as Tanay claimed six more wickets to complete his impressive nine-wicket haul.
Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Hyderabad Beat Tripura by an Innings and 40 Runs
The match at Gymkhana Ground saw Hyderabad dominate with both bat and ball. Tripura won the toss and elected to bat first but failed to post a competitive total.
Bikramkumar Das top-scored with 50 runs, while Hrituraj Roy contributed 33. The pair added 80 runs for the opening wicket, giving Tripura a promising start. However, after their partnership was broken, the innings quickly lost momentum.
Aniket Reddy claimed five wickets, while Tanay Thyagarajan picked up three wickets to bowl Tripura out for 134. Hyderabad captain Mohammed Siraj went wicketless in the first innings.
Hyderabad Score 294 Runs to Take a 160-Run Lead Against Tripura
Hyderabad responded strongly with the bat, scoring 294 runs in their first innings to take a crucial 160-run lead.
Opener Tanmay Agarwal scored 54 runs, while Abhirath Reddy added 32. Hrithik Yadav played an important knock of 61 runs, while Rahul Radesh and Chama Milind contributed 40 runs each.
Their contributions helped Hyderabad recover from middle-order setbacks and build a commanding advantage. The 160-run lead put Tripura under pressure heading into the second innings.
Tanay Thyagarajan Takes 6 Wickets as Tripura Collapse for 120
Tripura needed a strong batting performance in the second innings to remain competitive, but the team struggled once again. The entire batting lineup was dismissed for just 120 runs, handing Hyderabad a comprehensive victory by an innings and 40 runs.
Tanay Thyagarajan led the bowling attack with six wickets in the second innings. Having already taken three wickets in the first innings, he finished the match with nine wickets overall.
His outstanding performance proved decisive and made him the standout player in Hyderabad's first victory of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season.
Who Is Tanay Thyagarajan? Age, IPL Team and Domestic Cricket Records
Tanay Thyagarajan is a left-arm spin bowler who represents Hyderabad in Indian domestic cricket. Born on November 15, 1995, in Bengaluru, he has built a reputation as a wicket-taking bowler in first-class cricket.
The spinner has also been associated with Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL), although he is yet to make his IPL debut, according to the available career information.
His nine-wicket performance against Tripura has brought renewed attention to his domestic cricket career and his ability to influence matches with the ball.
Tanay Thyagarajan's First-Class, List A and T20 Career Stats
Tanay has recorded impressive wicket-taking numbers across different formats of domestic cricket.
- First-class cricket: 170 wickets in 37 matches
- List A cricket: 34 wickets in 33 matches
- T20 cricket: 36 wickets in 41 matches
His first-class record highlights his effectiveness in the longer format, where his ability to take wickets can have a major impact on the outcome of a match.
Mohammed Siraj's Hyderabad Register First Win of the Season
Mohammed Siraj's Hyderabad delivered a strong all-round performance to register their first victory of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season. The batters built a substantial first-innings lead, while the bowlers restricted Tripura to low totals in both innings.
Tanay Thyagarajan's nine-wicket haul and Aniket Reddy's five-wicket performance in the first innings were the major highlights of the contest.
Hyderabad will aim to carry this momentum into their upcoming fixtures, while Tanay's performance against Tripura has provided a strong start to his team's domestic campaign.
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