# Ranji Trophy 2026/27: Andhra loses early wickets

> Andhra loses early wickets as Hyderabad chase 398 in Ranji Trophy 2026/27.
- Title: Ranji Trophy 2026/27: Andhra loses early wickets · Sportstar
- Summary: Andhra loses early wickets as Hyderabad chase 398 in Ranji Trophy 2026/27. Hyderabad declared at 306 for seven after Andhra lost early wickets in Ranji…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/andhra-vs-hyderabad-ranji-trophy-2026-2027-day-3-score-report-match-highlights/article71604645.ece
- Author: Anirudh Velamuri
- Published: 2026-10-20T12:50:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ranji trophy, andhra, hyderabad, ranji trophy 2026/27, chasing 398, wickets, aca stadium, sports
## Day 3 action
Andhra resumed with twelve men on the field after drinks on Day 3 of Ranji Trophy 2026/27.
## Early wickets fall
Andhra's Shaik Rasheed scored only one run before Hyderabad’s Aniketh Reddy dismissed him on the third day.
## Hyderabad's strong start
K. Himateja scored his third first class hundred in Hyderabad’s Ranji Trophy clash with Andhra at ACA Stadium.
## Andhra's batting struggles
T. Vijay found a gap in Tanmay Agarwal’s defence and sent the stumps cartwheeling, scoring 25 runs.
## Hyderabad's wicket loss
Pragnay Reddy fell to give K. Sai Teja his third wicket of the innings, followed by Rahul Radesh.
## Hyderabad's partnership
Himateja and Ruthik Yadav steadied Hyderabad’s wobbles with a 198-ball 99-run stand.
## Hyderabad's declaration
Hyderabad declared at 306 for seven after Himateja took 192 balls to reach his ton.
## Andhra's chase
Andhra, set 398 to win, barely had time to settle before losing early wickets.
## Key takeaway

Hyderabad declared at 306 for seven after Andhra lost early wickets in Ranji Trophy 2026/27.