Rohit Sharma's 5 for 36: J&K's Seamer Bowls Madhya Pradesh Out for 196 in Ranji Trophy Opener

Five wickets for 36 runs in 21.2 overs, eight of them maidens, an economy rate of 1.69. That was J&K right-arm seamer Rohit Sharma's spell on the opening day of the team's Ranji Trophy campaign on Sunday, October 11, bowling Madhya Pradesh out for 196 at home.

Day one: a collapse, then a recovery

Madhya Pradesh were three down for 41 before captain Shubham Sharma made 79 and Chanchal Rathore 33. Sunil Kumar took four wickets alongside Rohit Sharma's five. The reports do not name the ground or give J&K's first-innings score.

Where it stood on day three

Play on Tuesday, October 13, was stopped early by rain and bad light. Madhya Pradesh, described as defending champions, resumed their second innings at 59 for 4, added 92 for the loss of one wicket and were 151 for 5, a lead of 227, with Shubham Sharma unbeaten on 51. Rohit Sharma took the only wicket of the session, and J&K "will need quick wickets" to stop a big target being set. The result had not been decided at the time of the reports.

Why watch

For young cricketers in Jammu, the Ranji squad is the clearest pathway to first-class cricket, and spells like this are how seamers get noticed. Check the BCCI scorecard for the final result.

Sources: Greater Kashmir, 12 October 2026; Greater Kashmir, 13 October 2026.