A day of shifting momentum at the scenic ACA Stadium in Mulapadu saw Hyderabad take early control in its Ranji Trophy 2026-27 clash with Andhra, only for the home side to claw its way back after lunch.
Tanmay Agarwal got the match going, using the pace of the ball to flick one to the boundary. He and Abhirath Reddy absorbed early pressure while keeping the scoreboard moving with well-timed fours. Giri
Hyderabad reached 50 in 14 overs, 32 of them coming in boundaries. Hyderabad’s Tanmay Agarwal in action during the 1st day of the Ranji Trophy match against Andhra at the ACA Stadium in Mulapadu, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: K.V.S.
Vijay bowls on day one of the Ranji Trophy match against Hyderabad at the ACA Stadium in Mulapadu, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri Andhra’s Lalith Kumar celebrates the wicket of Hyderabad’s Milind Anand on the 1st day of their Ranji Trophy match at the ACA Stadium in Mulapadu, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Radesh, meanwhile, held firm and reached a patient 103-ball half-century before running out of partners.
Lunch was taken with Hyderabad firmly on top, but Andhra returned a transformed side. Andhra’s T. Giri A handful of fans made their way to the fences and stood by to welcome Mohammed Siraj, a regional darling even if as the visiting captain in this game. He made it worth their while with a well-timed six over long off.
Whatever head coach Gary Stead said during the break worked almost instantly: Abhirath’s mistimed drive found Ricky Bhui, handing Saurabh Kumar his second wicket.
