Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26: Early Results, First-Round Highlights & What’s Coming Up
Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26: Early Results, First-Round Highlights & What’s Coming Up
The 2025-26 Cooch Behar Trophy season highlights: Day 3 results
The 2025-26 Cooch Behar Trophy season has begun with exciting results, tight contests, and a few first-innings lead outcomes that show why the four-day format demands consistency from young cricketers. Teams have started strongly in both the Elite Group and the Plate Group, setting the stage for an engaging season ahead.
Elite Group: Strong Wins and First Innings Leads
Delhi – Outright Winners
Delhi had the biggest win of the round.
They defeated Bihar by 8 wickets. Strong batting from Aaryavir Sehwag (72) and Pranav Pant (89) helped them dominate the match. A perfect start to their season.
Vidarbha – Won on First Innings Lead (vs Mumbai)
Their match with Mumbai ended in a draw, but Vidarbha scored more in the first innings.
Because of this FIL, they earned more points.
Tripura – Won on First Innings Lead (vs Haryana)
Tripura and Haryana also had a drawn match, but Tripura’s first-innings score was higher.
This gave them the lead and extra points.
Teams That Missed Out (Bihar & Mumbai)
Bihar and Mumbai could not win or take the first-innings lead.
This puts pressure on them as they enter Round 2.
Plate Group: Clear Wins and Exciting Finishes
Meghalaya – Outright Winners
Meghalaya beat Sikkim by 2 wickets in a very exciting match.
They chased 260 runs in the fourth innings, thanks to a brilliant century from Gaurav Narleng (128).
Manipur – Outright Winners
Manipur won easily against Arunachal Pradesh, beating them by 232 runs.
Their strong batting and bowling helped them control the entire match.
Round 2 – Matches Happening Now
The second round has already begun. Important matches currently being played include:
- J&K vs Mumbai
- Delhi vs Haryana
- Madhya Pradesh vs Tripura