Haryana — Himachal Pradesh: 370:366, Ranji Trophy

Haryana beat Himachal Pradesh 370 to 366 in their Ranji Trophy encounter on 11 October 2026. The match opened the season for both sides, each making their first appearance in the standings. By the final session, Haryana had held their nerve to finish ahead.

Both teams brought heavy recent form into the contest. Haryana had posted 324 against Andhra and 309 versus Odisha in January, while Himachal Pradesh countered with 320 against Chhattisgarh and 292 against Mumbai. And here's the thing — neither side slowed down on the opening day.

The contest swung between phases without dramatic shifts. Haryana built their total methodically, capitalising on the conditions. Himachal Pradesh chased with intent, but the required rate never released completely. To be fair, the bowlers held their ground for most of the second innings.

What stands out is the pattern from both squads. Their last five matches averaged around 300 runs per innings, with close finishes in four of five. Haryana lost three of those, Himachal Pradesh two. This season started with the same high-scoring rhythm.

Both teams now sit level on zero points with one game played. The gap between them was four runs, but the table remains unchanged — another round of fixtures will decide who leads.