Jharkhand v ServicesDay 1

Ranji Trophy • Group C

(Home team first)

When


Sunday 17 Jan 2027

09:30 Local Time

04:00 Your Time

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The Jharkhand cricket team represents the state of Jharkhand in India’s domestic cricket competitions, including the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Governed by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA), the team plays its home matches at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, a major cricket venue that has also hosted international fixtures. Jharkhand’s notable domestic achievement includes reaching the Ranji Trophy semifinals in the 2016–17 season, after an impressive run through the tournament’s knockout stages. The state has also produced several prominent Indian cricketers, including former India captain MS Dhoni, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, batter Saurabh Tiwary, left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem and fast bowler Varun Aaron. Their performances in domestic cricket have helped raise the profile of the team and support the development of cricket across the region. Jharkhand continues to compete against established state sides, combining experienced professionals with emerging talent. For fans following Indian domestic cricket, the team’s tournament campaigns, Ranchi home ground and connection to celebrated players make Jharkhand an important part of the country’s cricket landscape.

The Services cricket team represents the Services Sports Control Board in Indian domestic cricket, bringing together players from India’s armed forces and related services. The team competes in major national tournaments, including the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, facing state and regional sides across the country. Services achieved its greatest domestic success by winning the Ranji Trophy in the 2012–13 season, defeating Mumbai in the final. The title remains a landmark in the team’s history and highlights its ability to compete with India’s strongest first-class teams. Services matches are commonly played at Palam A Stadium in New Delhi, a ground closely associated with the team’s home fixtures. Its squad has featured disciplined cricketers who balance sporting commitments with service careers, and team composition can change from season to season. For fans following the Services cricket team, tournament results, match schedules, player statistics and squad announcements offer a useful picture of its progress in Indian cricket. The team’s performances in the Ranji Trophy and limited-overs competitions continue to make it an important part of the country’s domestic cricket landscape.

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