Shikhar Shetty and Ritesh Bhatkal picked a five-wicket haul each to bundle out Assam for just 135, before Mayank and Rohan’s opening stand ensured Karnataka already had a 44-run lead after the opening day. Karnataka dominates Assam on day one of Ranji Trophy 2026-27, with Ritesh Bhatkal and Shikhar Shetty taking five-fors.