Ranji Trophy 2017 18

Ranji Trophy final: Vidarbha pacer Rajneesh Gurbani's hat-trick shows why he could be next big thing in Indian cricket

With a scintillating spell of 6/59 in the first innings of the Ranji Trophy final against Delhi, Rajneesh Gurbani has further drawn the spotlight on himself.

Ranji Trophy final: Dhruv Shorey's steely ton staves off Vidarbha's march as teams share honours on Day 1

Displaying steely resolve, Dhruv Shorey stood out with an unbeaten century and steered Delhi to 271 for six, but Vidarbha did just enough to share honours on day one of the Ranji Trophy final at Indore on Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal's ton puts Karnataka in box seat against Mumbai; Bengal poised to knock holders Gujarat out

The 24-year-old Shreyas Gopal faced 274 balls and struck 11 fours to become the lone centurion in the Karnataka first innings that saw four other batsmen cross the 50-run mark, including No 11 Sreenath Arvind (51), without reaching three figures.

Ranji Trophy roundup: Siddhesh Lad saves Mumbai from blushes against Baroda in 500th match; Vidarbha hammer Bengal

While Siddhesh Lad's resolute knock saved Mumbai from the prospect of an innings loss at the hands of Baroda, Vidarbha maintained themselves at the top of Group D with a 10-wicket win over Bengal.

Ranji Trophy roundup: Mumbai struggle against Baroda in 500th match; Cheteshwar Pujara scores yet another ton

While Mumbai collapsed to a lowly 171 against Baroda, Mayank Agarwal smashed 169 to put Karnataka in command against Delhi on Day 1 of Round 5 of the ongoing Ranji Trophy.

Ranji Trophy: Unstoppable Prithvi Shaw makes India sit up and take notice with fourth ton in five games

Prithvi Shaw, 12 years younger to his senior partner Ajinkya Rahane at the other end, slammed his fourth first-class hundred in five games in the Ranji Trophy match against Odisha on Wednesday.