Bihar slam Manipur by 568 runs to storm back into Ranji Elite Group
Bihar’s cricket team crushed Manipur by a massive 568 runs in the Ranji Trophy Plate final on January 26, 2026, booking their return to the tournament’s Elite Group with authority. The win in the Plate final of India’s premier domestic championship came after a dominant all-round performance that sealed promotion.
Opener Piyush Singh starred with an unbeaten double century in the second innings, while bowlers Suraj Kashyap and Himanshu Singh delivered crucial breakthroughs with three wickets each to dismantle Manipur’s batting.
“This victory shows the grit and talent we’ve built over the season,” Bihar skipper Sakibul Gani said after the match. “Everyone contributed — that’s what made the difference,” he added.
Despite earlier struggles that saw Bihar slip from the Elite to Plate Group last season, this commanding triumph marks a big step in their resurgence.