Ranji Trophy Plate final: Bihar rout Manipur by 568 runs to return to Elite group
Bihar dominated the Ranji Trophy Plate final, beating Manipur by 568 runs and earning promotion back to the Elite Group, powered by a double century from Piyush Singh and a decisive bowling effort on the final day.
A one-sided Plate final and a big promotion prize
Bihar produced a commanding performance in the Ranji Trophy Plate final, crushing Manipur by 568 runs and sealing a return to the Elite Group. The margin underlined the gap between the sides across disciplines: Bihar stacked up runs in both innings and then applied sustained pressure with the ball to force a comprehensive finish.
Piyush Singh’s double ton and a mountain of runs
A central highlight was opener Piyush Singh’s unbeaten 216 in the second innings, which pushed Bihar to a massive overall position. Bihar’s first-innings base and the second-innings surge meant Manipur were set an imposing target, and the match effectively became a question of how quickly Bihar could convert dominance into a result, not whether they could.
Bihar’s bowlers finish the job
With the scoreboard pressure already extreme, Bihar’s attack struck early, leaving Manipur in deep trouble before any meaningful partnership could develop. Spinners Suraj Kumar Kashyap and Himanshu Singh were among the key wicket-takers as Manipur were bowled out in their second innings, ensuring there was no escape via a draw.
What the result signals for Bihar cricket
The win also fits into a broader narrative of Bihar attempting to stabilise its domestic trajectory after moving between levels in recent seasons. Promotion to the Elite Group matters because it increases the quality and consistency of opposition, offering a stronger environment for developing batters and bowlers who can handle sustained pressure and higher-intensity red-ball cricket.