Multiple double centuries mark domestic cricket round

Pradosh scored a double century for Tamil Nadu while Urvil scored a double century for Gujarat. Tamil Nadu declared their first innings at 571 for seven. Gujarat declared at a mammoth total after their opening batsmen dominated.

Ajith Ram scored his maiden first-class century. Nagwaswalla and Gaja reduced the opposition to 74 for three. An India spinner finished with 14 wickets for 90 runs while a young all-rounder took seven wickets for 45 runs. A CSK wicketkeeper scored a maiden first-class double century. Mohammad Rizwan scored his second first-class double century. Harsh Dubey took nine wickets for 53 against Madhya Pradesh and became the first Vidarbha bowler to take nine wickets in a Ranji innings.

Mustafizur Rahman signed a maiden BBL deal with Melbourne Renegades but will miss the season opener due to IPL commitments. Suresh Raina expressed interest in a role in the Chennai Super Kings coaching staff.