Emerging Chhattisgarh cricketer Ayush Pandey delivered a stunning performance by scoring his maiden double century in first-class cricket during the Ranji Trophy match against Assam. His knock of 211 runs off 401 balls, featuring 26 boundaries and a six, has put Chhattisgarh in a commanding position.

Match Summary

The match, held at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, saw Chhattisgarh winning the toss and opting to field first. Assam, batting in their first innings, scored 289 runs in 95.2 overs, with captain Denish Das contributing a solid 104 and Ghadigaonkar scoring 61.

For Chhattisgarh, fast bowler Ravi Kiran was the standout performer, claiming five wickets — his seventh five-wicket haul in first-class cricket and his second consecutive in this season. Ashish Chauhan supported him well, taking three wickets.

Ayush Pandey’s Double Century

Chhattisgarh, in reply to Assam’s 289, declared their innings at 500/9 in 143 overs. This marked the eighth time Chhattisgarh has scored 500 or more in an innings in Ranji Trophy and the fourth consecutive time this season.

The highlight of the innings was Ayush Pandey’s magnificent knock of 211 runs, his maiden double century in first-class cricket. Facing 401 balls, Ayush hit 26 fours and one six. Contributions from Ajay Mandal (69) and Eknath Kerkar (50) further solidified the innings.

Chhattisgarh Takes a Big Lead

By the end of Day 3, Assam, in their second innings, scored 58/1 in 16 overs, trailing Chhattisgarh by 153 runs. Ravi Kiran continued his excellent form, picking up one wicket for Chhattisgarh.

Records and Highlights

• Ayush Pandey’s Double Century: First double ton in first-class cricket, featuring 26 boundaries and a six.
• Team Milestone: Eighth instance of scoring 500 or more in an innings in Ranji Trophy and the fourth consecutive time this season.
• Bowling Dominance: Ravi Kiran’s consistent performance with another five-wicket haul, supported by Ashish Chauhan.

Chhattisgarh’s commanding lead and Ayush Pandey’s stellar knock have placed the team in a strong position to secure an outright victory. Fans and cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the final day’s play to see if the team can convert their advantage into a memorable win.