# Ranji Trophy 2026/27: Indrajith admits batting not easy at Chepauk

> Tamil Nadu's Indrajith says batting tough on Chepauk's spinning pitch as Railways chase.
- Title: Ranji Trophy 2026/27: Indrajith admits batting not easy at…
- Summary: Tamil Nadu's Indrajith says batting tough on Chepauk's spinning pitch as Railways chase. Tamil Nadu batter Baba Indrajith scored 59 off 167 balls in Ranji…
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- Author: Sankar  Narayanan EH
- Published: 2026-10-27T14:31:52+00:00
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- Topics: tamil nadu, railways, ranji trophy, indrajith, chepauk, cricket, ranji trophy 2026/27, sports
## Tamil Nadu batter Indrajith scores 59
Tamil Nadu batter Baba Indrajith scored a patient 167-ball 59 against Railways during the Ranji Trophy match at Chepauk on Tuesday.

> Tamil Nadu batter Baba Indrajith scored a patient 167-ball 59 against Railways during the Ranji Trophy match at Chepauk on Tuesday.
## Indrajith on batting challenges
B. Indrajith said batting was 'not easy' at the MAC Stadium on Tuesday, noting the pitch required balance and patience.

> Both teams only played around 50-60 overs. It’s that kind of a pitch. So, on a surface like this, whoever gets their eye in has to take it forward.
## Railways bowler Raj Choudhary's view
Railways bowler Raj Choudhary felt the visitors had enough on the board to beat Tamil Nadu in Chennai.

> Railways bowler Raj Choudhary felt the visitors had enough on the board to beat Tamil Nadu in Chennai.
## Yuvraj Singh's approach
Railways opener S. Yuvraj Singh took the 'better safe than sorry' approach to batting on the spinning pitch.

> Yuvraj’s runs came when the ball was turning significantly more.
## Raj Choudhary on Yuvraj's performance
Raj Choudhary rated Yuvraj’s 155-ball 42 higher than Zubair Ali Khan’s 121-ball 75, noting the pitch's spin.

> On this wicket, 42 runs is equivalent to a 70 or 80 on a normal track.
## Railways' lead and confidence
Railways have a 120-run lead with one wicket in hand, confident they will get Tamil Nadu out.

> We have taken a 120-run lead [126]. I think it is a good score, and we are confident we will get them out.
## Key takeaway

Tamil Nadu batter Baba Indrajith scored 59 off 167 balls in Ranji Trophy match against Railways at Chepauk.