Ranji Trophy Day 2: Silchar’s Rahul Singh Picks set Shashank Singh, Assam Faces Uphill Battle as Chhattisgarh Dominates

In a gripping encounter at Raipur, the second day of the Ranji Trophy clash between Assam and Chhattisgarh unfolded with the latter dominating proceedings. Assam found themselves trailing by a significant margin of 240 runs at stumps, setting the stage for an intriguing Day 3.

The highlight of the day was Silchar’s Rahul Singh’s pivotal performance, snatching the crucial wicket of Shashank Singh. The Chhattisgarh batsman, who was in sublime form and seemed destined for a century, was dismissed on 82 after being clean bowled by Singh’s impeccably flighted delivery.

Chhattisgarh, having posted a competitive total of 327, faced a relentless Assam bowling attack. All Assam bowlers contributed, securing two wickets each and successfully curtailing the opposition’s progress.

However, the real challenge emerged during Assam’s reply, as they found themselves struggling at 87 for 4 at the close of the day’s play. The unexpected early fall of wickets included the rare failure of captain Riyan Parag, who has been a prolific run-getter for the team in the white-ball domestic circuit.

The absence of Swarpam Purkaystha, a key player in both batting and bowling departments, added to Assam’s woes. The mysterious omission raised eyebrows, and his services were sorely missed on a day where every contribution mattered.

As the curtains fell on Day 2, Assam faces an uphill battle in the upcoming sessions. The hopes of the team now rest on their resilience and determination to bounce back on Day 3. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly await an exciting turnaround and a gripping finale to this Ranji Trophy encounter.