Ranji Trophy Plate final: Bihar thrash Manipur by 568 runs to return to Elite Group

Bihar’s massive Plate final win seals promotion

Bihar recorded a crushing 568-run victory over Manipur in the Ranji Trophy Plate final, completing a one-sided match that also confirmed their return to the Elite Group, according to a report. The result marks a turnaround in Bihar’s domestic red-ball trajectory after recent movement between groups.

The report said Bihar’s path has been uneven over the past few seasons, with the side breaking into the Elite Group earlier, slipping back to the Plate Group, and now earning promotion again. The Plate final performance, however, offered a clear statement of depth in both batting and bowling.

Piyush Singh’s double ton sets up an impossible chase

Bihar’s dominance was underlined by opener Piyush Singh, who struck an unbeaten 216 off 322 balls in the second innings. The scale and tempo of the innings helped Bihar push the game beyond Manipur’s reach and allowed the team to declare with enough time to bowl the opposition out.

Bihar set Manipur a target of 764, after building on a strong first-innings total and maintaining scoreboard pressure throughout. With the match moving rapidly away from Manipur, Bihar’s captain declared at a point that maximised wicket-taking time on the final day.

Bowlers finish the job with disciplined spells

Manipur were bowled out for 195 in their second innings, with spinners Suraj Kumar Kashyap and Himanshu Singh taking three wickets each. The report noted that Bihar’s bowling remained controlled, preventing a prolonged resistance and completing the rout with time to spare.

With promotion secured, Bihar will now prepare for the higher intensity of Elite Group cricket. The result also gives the team a morale boost as it looks to build consistency in India’s premier domestic red-ball competition.