GUWAHATI: Assam took on Maharashtra today, January 3, 2022, in the ongoing Ranji Trophy in their Group match hosted at the DY Patil Academy Sports Avenue, Ambi in Maharashtra.
At stumps on Day 1, Wicketkeeper-Captain Kunal Saikia-led Assam posted as many as 272 runs for the loss of 9 wickets against Maharashtra in 87 overs. For Assam on Day 1 today, batter Sarupam Purkayastha was the lead scorer with a knock of 65 runs which came off 91 deliveries and was studded with 6 boundaries and 3 sixes. Guwahati boy, Riyan Parag failed to carry on the momentum from his last innings against Hyderabad. He ended up being dismissed for 22 runs which came off 21 balls and comprised two boundaries and one six.
At stumps on Day, 1, Akash Sengupta at the close of the day’s play remained unbeaten at 63 runs which came off 122 deliveries and was studded with three boundaries and four sixes. In comparison, Ranjeet Mali remained unbeaten at 4 runs off 21 deliveries.