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Assam Resists Punjab’s Assault to Secure Draw in Ranji Trophy 2026-27
✍️ Sportstar
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 12:16 PM
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In the latest Ranji Trophy encounter, Assam held Punjab at bay, ensuring a draw and denying the visitors an outright victory.
The fourth‑innings clash of the 2026‑27 Ranji Trophy saw Assam and Punjab lock horns in a tightly contested battle. Assam, playing on home ground, adopted a cautious approach after Punjab built a solid platform in the first three innings.
Punjab launched a steady chase, looking to overturn the deficit and claim an outright win. However, disciplined bowling and resilient fielding from Assam curtailed the scoring rate, forcing Punjab to settle for a modest total that fell short of the target.
The match concluded in a draw, leaving Assam with a valuable point and denying Punjab the decisive victory they had pursued. Both sides will now turn their focus to upcoming fixtures as the tournament progresses.
Punjab launched a steady chase, looking to overturn the deficit and claim an outright win. However, disciplined bowling and resilient fielding from Assam curtailed the scoring rate, forcing Punjab to settle for a modest total that fell short of the target.
The match concluded in a draw, leaving Assam with a valuable point and denying Punjab the decisive victory they had pursued. Both sides will now turn their focus to upcoming fixtures as the tournament progresses.