# Ranji Trophy: Ayush Doseja, Sumit Mathur to the rescue as Delhi take lead _Delhi reach 299 for six and hold a 33-run first-innings lead over Services in the Elite Group C match at Palam._ - Publisher: Apex Sports News (https://apexsportsnews.in) - Canonical URL: https://apexsportsnews.in/news/ranji-trophy-ayush-doseja-sumit-mathur-to-the-rescue-as-delhi-take-lead - Author: Sapna Pandey, Sports writer (https://apexsportsnews.in/author/sapna-pandey) - Published: 2026-11-04T05:09:28.390Z - Section: Cricket - Topics: Ranji Trophy, Delhi, Ayush Doseja, Sumit Mathur, Services ## Summary Ayush Doseja and Sumit Mathur added 144 runs for the sixth wicket to guide Delhi to 299 for six against Services in their Ranji Trophy match at Palam A Stadium in New Delhi. ## Key takeaways - Delhi reached 299 for six at close of play on day two. - Ayush Doseja scored 78 and Sumit Mathur remained 80 not out. - The pair added 144 runs for the sixth wicket. - Delhi hold a 33-run lead after bowling out Services for 266 on day one. - Doseja was caught in the 87th over by Virender Nepal. ## Article Delhi took a 33-run first-innings lead over Services after Ayush Doseja and Sumit Mathur shared a 144-run sixth-wicket stand on day two of their Elite Group C Ranji Trophy match at the Airforce Complex Ground in Palam, New Delhi. Delhi reached 299 for six at close of play on Tuesday after Services were bowled out for 266 on the opening day. ## The match Ayush Doseja scored 78 off 154 balls with six fours, while Sumit Mathur remained not out on 80 off 159 balls with eight fours and two sixes. Both batters are left-handers. 2 overs. Doseja was dismissed caught down the leg side by Virender Nepal in the 87th over. Mathur and Dev Lakra, not out on 11, were at the crease at stumps. ## Services bowling and earlier dismissals Services bowlers shared the breakthroughs among four bowlers. Arjun Sharma dismissed Priyansh Arya for 58 and Ayush Badoni for 7. Jayant Goyat dismissed Yash Dhull for 33 and Anuj Rawat for 0. Pulkit Narang dismissed Sanat Sangwan for 11. Virender Nepal dismissed Ayush Doseja for 78. Services bowling figures included Narang at 25-3-72-1 and Virender at 16-0-50-1. ## Luck and context Both batters enjoyed luck. Mathur was dropped on nought by Pulkit Narang at gully off Jayant Goyat. Doseja was on 42 when Narang created a chance with his off-spin, but Ravi Chauhan spilled the catch at short-leg. ## About the competition The Ranji Trophy is an annual domestic first-class cricket championship played in India, organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, with teams representing the various member associations of the BCCI taking part. The match is part of the 2026–27 Ranji Trophy, the 92nd season of the tournament, scheduled to take place from 11 October 2026 to 3 March 2027 as part of the 2026–27 Indian Domestic Cricket Season announced by the BCCI in June 2026. Jammu and Kashmir are the defending champions after defeating Karnataka in the 2025–26 final to win their maiden Ranji title. ## What happens next Delhi will resume their first innings on day three with Sumit Mathur not out on 80 and Dev Lakra not out on 11, looking to extend their lead beyond 33 runs. ### Delhi first innings scorecard summary | Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Priyansh Arya | c Goyat b Arjun | 58 | 88 | 1 | 3 | | Sanat Sangwan | c Paliwal b Narang | 11 | | | | | Yash Dhull | b Goyat | 33 | | | | | Ayush Badoni | b Arjun | 7 | | | | | Ayush Doseja | c Nakul b Virender | 78 | 154 | 6 | | | Anuj Rawat | b Goyat | 0 | | | | | Sumit Mathur | batting | 80 | 159 | 8 | 2 | | Dev Lakra | batting | 11 | | | | ### Services bowling figures | Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Narang | 25 | 3 | 72 | 1 | | Virender | 16 | 0 | 50 | 1 | ### Ranji Trophy seasons | Season | Edition | Dates | Defending champions | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2025–26 | 91st | 15 October 2025 to 28 February 2026 | Vidarbha | | 2026–27 | 92nd | 11 October 2026 to 3 March 2027 | Jammu and Kashmir | ### Related on Apex Sports News - [Ranji Trophy winners list: Mumbai lead with 42 titles](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/ranji-trophy-winners-list-mumbai-lead-with-42-titles) - [Ranji Trophy: Maharashtra takes lead against Bengal after tail wags](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/ranji-trophy-maharashtra-takes-lead-against-bengal-after-tail-wags) - [Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha host Madhya Pradesh at Nagpur](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/ranji-trophy-vidarbha-host-madhya-pradesh-at-nagpur) ### Sources - [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-domestic/ranji-trophy/ranji-trophy-ayush-doseja-sumit-mathur-to-the-rescue-as-delhi-take-lead/articleshow/135521282.cms) - [thehindu.com](https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/ranji-trophy-delhi-rides-on-doseja-and-mathurs-gritty-partnership-to-nose-ahead-of-services/article71661682.ece) --- Source: Apex Sports News, https://apexsportsnews.in/news/ranji-trophy-ayush-doseja-sumit-mathur-to-the-rescue-as-delhi-take-lead. Please cite and link the original article when quoting.