Tripura Crushes Former Ranji Champions Saurashtra

Agartala: Tripura stunned former champions Saurashtra with a 133-run win on November 5. The Elite Group Ranji Trophy match took place at the MBB Stadium in Agartala. Tripura set a target of 342 runs. Saurashtra folded for 208 in their second innings. The visitors never recovered from a poor start. They managed only 118 runs in their first turn at bat.

Off-spinner Sandip Sarkar tore through the lineup. He took four wickets for 48 runs in the first innings. Sarkar backed that up with four for 81 in the second. He finished with eight wickets for the match. Manisankar Murasingh did the rest. He ran out Arpit Vasavada and bowled the final batter to clinch the victory.

Vasavada stood alone for the visitors. He scored 89 off 189 balls before his departure. Sridam Paul carried the load for the hosts. He posted 86 in the first innings and 50 in the second. These scores set the tone for the win. Officials named Paul Player of the Match. He was instrumental in building the lead, as Tripura "scripted a memorable chapter" on their home turf.