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  1. FEB 11

    KL Rahul takes Karnataka to Ranji Trophy semifinal | Quarterfinal round recap

    The 2025–26 Ranji Trophy quarterfinals concluded with historic upsets and dominant performances, setting the stage for the semifinals starting February 15. Jammu & Kashmir made history by reaching its first-ever semifinal, defeating Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs. Pacer Auqib Nabi was the hero, taking a remarkable 12 wickets in the match. Bengal crushed Andhra by an innings and 90 runs, fueled by Sudip Kumar Gharami’s mammoth 299. Karnataka knocked out 42-time champion Mumbai in a thriller, winning by four wickets, thanks to a clutch century from KL Rahul. Uttarakhand advanced with a clinical innings-and-six-run victory over Jharkhand. Semifinal Matchups: Bengal vs. Jammu & Kashmir Karnataka vs. Uttarakhand

    35 min

  2. FEB 2

    Karnataka's Epic Chase Draws Curtains on Ranji Trophy Group Stage; Quaterfinalists Fixed!

    The final round of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 group stages (Round 7) concluded on Sunday, delivering high-stakes drama and confirming the eight teams for the quarterfinals.

    36 min

  3. JAN 26

    Shubman Gill's underwhelming return, Andhra's giant-killing run the highlights of Ranji Trophy Round 6

    Decisive results, rank turners, and a massive upset by Chandigarh—Renji Trophy Round 6 had it all. We discuss why 40 wickets fell in less than two days in Rajkot, how Ricky Bhui found form with a "Steve Smith-style" backlift, and why Group B has turned into a four-way race for the knockouts. Ranji Trophy 2026, Indian Domestic Cricket, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Andhra Cricket, Saurashtra Cricket ,BCCI, Shaikh Rasheed, Sarfaraz Khan, Cricket Podcast

    24 min

  4. 11/22/2025

    Ranji Trophy Round 5 Review: J&K shines, TN struggles, and the two-part season debate

    Shayan Acharya, Tarun Shastry, Aditya Padinjat, along with host Abhishek Saini, dive deep into the key performances and moments from the fifth round of the Ranji Trophy. They discuss Mumbai's crushing innings victory over Pondicherry, the exceptional all-round performance of Jammu & Kashmir against Hyderabad (and the rise of Akhil Samad), and the heartbreaking near-win for Kerala against Madhya Pradesh. The episode also scrutinises the struggles of Tamil Nadu and features a discussion on the controversial mid-season break for white-ball tournaments and its impact on team momentum and player workload.

    36 min

  5. 11/13/2025

    Ranji Trophy Round 4 Review: J&K breaks through, TN takes a tumble, the old warhorses deliver

    The defining narratives of Ranji Round 4: - Historic Win: J&K registers first-ever Ranji win over Delhi, anchored by Qamran Iqbal's unbeaten 133.   - Mumbai's New Anchor: Musheer Khan steps up with a century and 3 wickets (POTM), addressing top-order issues.   - POTM Paradox: Shahbaz Ahmed (86 runs, 8 wickets) snubbed for Player of the Match in Bengal's victory.   - Tamil Nadu Crisis: Senior batters fail captain Sai Kishore's call for accountability in the loss to Andhra.

    44 min

  6. 11/06/2025

    Ranji Trophy 2025, Round 3 recap - Tales from Tirpura, Rajasthan

    Subscribe to Matchpoint Paradox, the cricket podcast brought to you by Sportstar, India's oldest sports magazine.Follow Sportstar on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/sportstarwebFB: https://www.facebook.com/sportstarwebInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportstarweb/Telegram: https://t.me/sportstarweb

    28 min
  7. The Power Shift: Harman to Smriti — India’s New Era After World Cup Glory

    11/03/2025

    The Power Shift: Harman to Smriti — India’s New Era After World Cup Glory

    In this episode, we dive deep into the power shift from Harmanpreet Kaur to Smriti Mandhana — how two icons shaped India’s greatest cricketing moment in different ways.We explore how Harman’s grit and vision built the foundation, and how Smriti’s calm leadership and modern approach carried the team into a bold new era.

    46 min

  8. 10/29/2025

    Ranji Trophy 2025, Round 2 recap - Tales from Chandigarh, Mumbai, and pondy

    Subscribe to Matchpoint Paradox, the cricket podcast brought to you by Sportstar, India's oldest sports magazine.Follow Sportstar on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/sportstarwebFB: https://www.facebook.com/sportstarwebInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportstarweb/Telegram: https://t.me/sportstarweb

    40 min
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