Historic Ranji Trophy Match
The recent Ranji Trophy match between Assam and Services at Tinsukia created history, clocking in at merely 90 overs. This thrilling encounter saw Services triumph by eight wickets, marking their second consecutive victory in the ongoing season.
Record-Breaking Stats
Assam struggled right from the start, losing their first innings in just 17.2 overs for a mere 103 runs. Remarkably, bowlers Arjun Sharma and Mohit Jangra each accomplished a hat-trick—the first occurrence of two players achieving this feat within the same innings in first-class cricket.
| Team | Innings | Runs | Overs | Top Bowler | Wickets |
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| Assam | 1st | 103 | 17.2 | Arjun Sharma | 5 |
| Services | 1st | 108 | 29.2 | Riyan Parag | 5 |
| Assam | 2nd | 75 | 29.3 | N/A | N/A |
| Services | Chase | 71 | 13.5 | N/A | N/A |
Riyan Parag’s Stellar Performance
Riyan Parag showcased his exceptional skills as he nabbed five wickets for only 25 runs in the first innings, followed by two more in the second, contributing significantly to Services’ victory. His remarkable leap in performance set the tone for the match.
Match Summary
The encounter concluded with Services chasing down the target of 71 runs in just 13.5 overs, sealing the shortest game in Ranji Trophy history based on balls bowled—540 in total. This duel set a new benchmark, eclipsing the previous record of 547 balls from 1962.