Ranji Trophy: Yash Rathod hammers successive fifty-plus scores versus Andhra
24 Jan 2026
Yash Rathod backed up his brilliant century in the first innings with a fifty next in Vidarbha's 2nd outing against Andhra in their Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Elite Group A match.
The game is being played in Anantapur.
Rathod hit 56 runs in his side's score of 191/10 in the 3rd innings.
Earlier, he slammed 115 runs in Vidarbha's 295/10 in the 1st innings.
Rathod battles it out for Vidarbha
Summary
Andhra scored 228/10 in response to Vidarbha's 295. The 3rd innings of the contest saw Vidarbha being reduced to 10/3.
A 92-run stand between Aman Mokhade and Ravikumar Samarth steadied the ship. Rathod walked in with Vidarbha being 102/4. Andhra fought back with regular wickets.
Thanks to Rathod, who held his fort at one end and batted with the tail to help his side.
An average of 107.50 in Ranji Trophy 2025-26
Stats
Rathod's 56 was laced with seven fours and a six. He consumed 87 balls.
With this knock, Rathod has raced to a tally of 645 runs from six matches (8 innings) in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season.
He averages a solid 107.50. This was his third fifty this season. He also owns three centuries.
What are his overall stats in FC cricket?
Fact
In the first innings, Rathod's 115 saw him get past 2,500 runs in First-Class cricket. In 28 matches (46 innings), he now owns 2,620 runs at an average of 62-plus, as per ESPNcricinfo. This was his 12th fifty in FC cricket (100s: 10).
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