Assam Holds Off Punjab in Ranji Trophy Opener

In the opening match of the Ranji Trophy, Assam successfully defended against Punjab's aggressive pursuit for an outright victory at the New PCA Stadium. Despite Punjab's strong batting performance, they concluded the match with three points on the final day.

Punjab's overnight batsmen, Emanjot Singh Chahal and Salil Arora, both scored centuries, with Chahal finishing not out at 114 and Arora scoring 110. Their efforts helped Punjab achieve a first-innings lead of 105 runs after accumulating 478 runs in their first innings.

In response, Assam struggled in their second innings, managing only 157 runs. Key contributions came from Denish Das and Sibsankar Roy, but they could not secure a win. Assam's Amlanjyoti Das played a crucial role in preserving a solitary point for his team, ensuring the match ended in a draw.