Rajasthan vs Railways, Ranji Trophy 2026-27, Round 2, day 2. Captain Kartik Sharma could add only 4 runs after coming in at 445/5, with wickets falling regularly, and Rajasthan were bowled out for 497 after being 428/3. Sachin Yadav and Karan Lamba had made 194 each to set a solid base, but Kartik could not add much to it. It is another first innings failure for him, after 1 off 5 in Round 1, where he then fought back with 42 in the second innings.
Rajasthan vs Himachal Pradesh, Ranji Trophy 2026-27, Round 4, day 3, at Dharamshala. CSK's Kartik Sharma resumed the second innings on 9 not out and made a quick, useful 63 off 59 balls in the first session, before getting out. It was not a very long stay, but it was a good contribution, as Rajasthan had already stretched their lead past 290 by the time he departed. Rajasthan went on to declare at 521/8, and Himachal Pradesh ended day 3 on 83/4 in 29 overs, still needing 364 runs to win. It follows his 9 not out on day 2 and a 9 in the first innings.
Rajasthan vs Himachal Pradesh, Ranji Trophy 2026-27, Round 4, day 2, at Dharamshala. CSK's Kartik Sharma returned to the crease in the second innings and is unbeaten on 9 at stumps, after his 9 in the first innings. Rajasthan had set a strong base through a 200-plus run partnership between Lomror (97) and Rajbar (140), who commanded the first two sessions before both got out in the last session. Rajasthan finished day 2 on 297/4 in 87 overs, leading by 222 runs after their 78 in the first innings.
Rajasthan vs Himachal Pradesh, Ranji Trophy 2026-27, Round 4, day 1, at Dharamshala. It was not a good start for CSK's Kartik Sharma or for Rajasthan, as he departed for just 9 runs and Rajasthan were bundled out very quickly for 78 after being reeling at 54/4. Sahil Dhiwan took a five-wicket haul and Rajasthan did fight back a little with the ball, bowling Himachal Pradesh out for 153, but the hosts still got a first-innings lead of 75 runs. Rajasthan ended the day at 8/0 in their second innings, trailing by 67 runs, after a full day of bowling in which 20 wickets fell. At this rate, Round 4 could finish by day 2 or 3. It comes after his 73 on day 1 against Uttarakhand and a 1 in the second innings.
Rajasthan vs Uttarakhand, Ranji Trophy 2026-27, Round 3, day 3. CSK's Kartik Sharma could not add much in the second innings, scoring only 1 run before he was clean bowled by Mayank Mishra. Rajasthan still got a good lead and declared on 290/5, setting Uttarakhand a target of 369. Uttarakhand ended day 3 on 38/0 in 9 overs, still needing 331 runs, so there is a full day of action tomorrow to either defend it or win it. He had not got to bat on day 2, and on day 1 he had made a 73, his first first-class half century.
Rajasthan vs Uttarakhand, Ranji Trophy 2026-27, Round 3, day 2. CSK's Kartik Sharma did not get to bat on day 2, as Uttarakhand were bowled out for 194 in the first innings, 78 behind Rajasthan's 272. Rajasthan then batted again and ended the day on 39/1 in 23 overs, leading by 117 runs, so he will get his chance tomorrow. It comes after his 73 on day 1, his first first-class half century.
