In a captivating display of cricket on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy encounter between Assam and Kerala being played at the Barsapara Stadium Guwahati, the pendulum swung in favor of the latter as they put up a commendable performance with both bat and ball.
Silchar’s Rahul Singh emerged as the star of the day, wreaking havoc in the Kerala batting lineup. His lethal spin proved too much for Kerala’s top order, claiming the crucial wickets of Krishna Prasad (80), Rohan Prem (50), and Akshay Chandran (0).
Other Assam bowlers also made valuable contributions to keep Kerala in check. Mukhtar Hussain was impressive, picking up 3 wickets, while Sidharth Sarmah and Akash Sengupta claimed 2 and 1 wicket(s) respectively.
Kerala’s innings was anchored by the seasoned campaigner Sachin Baby, who played a crucial knock, amassing a formidable 131 runs. His innings provided the backbone to Kerala’s total, ensuring they posted a challenging score.
Facing a substantial deficit, Assam’s batting woes continued in their reply. The team endured a difficult start, finishing the day at a mere 14 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Opener Rahul Hazarika (9) and night watchman Sidharth Sarmah (0) fell early, leaving Assam in a precarious position.
At the close of play, opener Rishav Das (5) and wicketkeeper-batsman Sumit Ghadigaonkar (0) remained unbeaten. Assam faces an uphill task on Day 3 and will need a resilient batting performance to overcome the deficit.
With a steep mountain to climb, Assam’s batsmen must regroup and approach Day 3 with determination. Rishav Das and Sumit Ghadigaonkar hold the key to Assam’s fortunes, and they will need support from the rest of the batting order to chip away at the substantial deficit. The stage is set for an intriguing battle on Day 3 as Assam aims to stage a comeback while Kerala seeks to tighten its grip on the match.
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