Punjab vs Telangana — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
STATE RANJI TROPHY • Punjab won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of STATE RANJI TROPHY, Punjab took on Telangana on Jun 23, 2026, 11:34 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Punjab won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 717 runs and 16 wickets fall between Telangana (358/10 in 50.0 overs) and Punjab (359/6 in 50.0 overs).
2. Telangana Innings Breakdown (358/10)
Batting in the first innings, Telangana finished on 358/10 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.16 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Telangana accumulated 35 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Kanav spearheaded the batting effort with 172 runs off 144 balls (including 16 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 119.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Swaasthik , who contributed 140 runs off 102 deliveries, while Mukul added 44 (23b). With the ball in the first innings, Noor(C) led the bowling figures with 8/8 in 10.0 overs (economy 0.80), assisted by AseesJot Singh (1/62 in 10.0 overs).
3. Punjab Chase & Second Innings Summary (359/6)
Pursuing a target of 359 runs for victory, Punjab recorded 359/6 in 50.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.18 runs per over. Noor(C) anchored the chase for Punjab with 113 runs from 112 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 100.9), alongside Angad Kakkar who chipped in with 75 off 57 balls. Defending the total, Kanav delivered a key spell of 2/56 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.60, while Harsh finished with 2/92 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Swaasthik and Kanav (Telangana), who combined for 279 runs off 202 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Aayush Khanna making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Noor(C) (Punjab ) topped the match rankings with 419.0 total points, followed closely by Kanav (340.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Noor(C).