Andhra — Karnataka: 522:611, Ranji Trophy

Karnataka defeated Andhra by 89 runs in the opening Ranji Trophy match on 11 October 2026. The visitors posted 611 to Andhra's 522 in what proved to be a comfortable victory for the touring side.

Karnataka's recent form had been mixed, with losses to Vidarbha and Mumbai in their last three matches before a decisive win over Rajasthan. Andhra came into the fixture having lost three of their previous four games, with only a narrow victory over Services to show for their efforts.

Both sides sit at the bottom of the standings with zero points and zero games recorded, so this result simply marks the beginning of their season. The gap of 89 runs suggests Karnataka's batting depth made the difference when it mattered.