Sat Oct 26 12:40:34 UTC 2024: ## Day 1 Roundup: Mixed Fortunes in Ranji Trophy, New Zealand Clinches Historic Series Win
**Ranji Trophy** saw a mixed bag of results on Day 1, with several teams struggling to make a mark. Baroda enjoyed a dominant start, leading by 143 runs against Himachal Pradesh, who elected to field first. Hyderabad, on the other hand, opted to bat and Karnataka found themselves trailing by 127 runs after the first day.
Chandigarh, like Himachal, chose to field, while Jammu and Kashmir were in a strong position, leading by 112 runs after choosing to bat first. Maharashtra and Rajasthan also elected to field, with Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh respectively opting to bat first.
Saurashtra faced a tough day, trailing by 199 runs after Arunachal Pradesh opted to field. Meanwhile, Nagaland found themselves trailing by 105 runs after the first day’s play.
**In international news**, New Zealand made history, clinching their first-ever Test series win in India. The Kiwis achieved this feat with wins in Bengaluru and Pune, securing a 2-0 victory over the hosts. Mitchell Santner played a key role in New Zealand’s success, finishing with impressive match figures of 13 for 157.
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