Bihar claimed a comprehensive victory over Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy, posting 273 for 10 before dismissing the visitors for 540 runs. The match took place on 11 October 2026, and the result marked the opening fixture of the season for both sides. By then, neither team had registered a win or a loss in the competition.
Uttar Pradesh's total of 540 runs set a benchmark that Bihar then chased down without losing their wicket. The margin of 267 runs will make life awkward for any opposition they face in coming weeks. To be fair, both teams had shown competitive form in their previous encounters this year.
The recent record between these sides tells a different story. Bihar had edged past Manipur 170 to 169 in January, while Uttar Pradesh defeated Saurashtra by 72 runs in their last outing. Those results suggested momentum was building on both sides before this clash.
And here's the thing about opening matches — they rarely reveal the full picture. The history between them adds an edge to every encounter, but this season's table remains blank. Both teams sit at the bottom with zero points, zero games played, and zero losses.
The victory puts Bihar in a position of strength early in the campaign. They will need to keep their form going if they want to climb the standings. Uttar Pradesh will want to bounce back quickly, though the run they extended is still just the first one of the tournament.
