Jadeja notches maiden century as Saurashtra dominates Chhattisgarh

Saurashtra established a commanding position in their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 fixture against Chhattisgarh, bolstered by a century from veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Playing for his home state, Jadeja crafted a determined 102-run innings spanning 209 balls, adding significant value to the team's first innings tally.

Beyond Jadeja's contribution, Saurashtra received solid support from their middle order. Preyak Mankad scored 129 runs, while Chirag Jani contributed 83 runs, helping build the platform for a substantial first-innings total. The collective batting effort reflected Saurashtra's depth and application at the crease.

Saurashtra's opening innings concluded at 392 runs, placing them in a favorable position in the match. The combination of Jadeja's measured century and supporting contributions from Mankad and Jani demonstrated the team's batting strength against Chhattisgarh's bowling attack. The milestone represented another significant achievement for Jadeja's first-class career as he continues to balance his international commitments with domestic cricket.