After winning the toss, Tripura elected to field, but Assam responded with a first-innings total of 334 runs in 111.1 overs. Sarupam Purkayastha top-scored with 69 off 107 balls, while Sibsankar Roy contributed 54 off 125 deliveries.
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Assam registered a commanding nine wicket victory over Tripura in their Ranji Trophy Elite match at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara, Guwahati, on Tuesday, October 20. The win took Assam’s points tally to seven, providing a significant boost to their campaign.
After winning the toss, Tripura elected to field, but Assam responded with a first-innings total of 334 runs in 111.1 overs. Sarupam Purkayastha top-scored with 69 off 107 balls, while Sibsankar Roy contributed 54 off 125 deliveries. Sumit Ghadigaonkar added 49 runs, with Rishav Das (37), Roshan Alam (36) and Nibir Deka (34) making useful contributions. Sandip Sarkar led Tripura’s bowling attack with four wickets, while Manisankar Murasingh claimed three.
Assam’s bowlers then took control of the contest, dismissing Tripura for just 62 runs in 22.1 overs in their first innings. Mohit Thakur and Mukhtar Hussain picked up three wickets each, while Sarupam Purkayastha and Hridip Deka claimed two wickets apiece.
Forced to follow on, Tripura produced a stronger response in their second innings, led by a remarkable 161 off 160 balls from Manisankar Murasingh. Sentu Sarkar also scored 59 off 98 deliveries, helping Tripura reach 307 in 67.4 overs. However, Mohit Thakur delivered another decisive spell, taking five wickets for 101 runs. Roshan Alam and Hridip Deka claimed two wickets each.
With a target of just 36 runs, Assam completed the chase at 36 for one in 13.2 overs. Nibir Deka remained unbeaten on 19, while Rishav Das finished on 10 not out to seal the victory.
Mohit Thakur was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling display. Playing only his second first-class match, he finished with eight wickets across Tripura’s two innings, including a five-wicket haul in the second innings.
The Assam Cricket Association congratulated the team on its performance and expressed confidence in its continued progress in the tournament.
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