Services beat Assam in just 90 overs, making it the shortest match in Ranji history

Services beat Assam in just 90 overs, making it the shortest match in Ranji history

Ranji Trophy 2025: Services clinched a commanding eight-wicket victory after defeating Assam's innings twice inside two days. A record-breaking encounter in Indian domestic cricket history.

In a jaw-dropping Ranji Trophy clash, Services crushed Assam in just 90 overs, setting a new record for the shortest completed match in the tournament’s 91-year history. The game wrapped up in 540 balls, beating the previous record of 547 balls from a 1961-62 match between Delhi and Railways.

Only 359 runs were scored and 32 wickets fell, but the real headline? Two hat-tricks in the same innings a first in Ranji history! Services’ Arjun Sharma (left-arm spin) and Mohit Jangra (left-arm pace) both pulled off the rare feat.

Assam, batting first, were skittled out for 103 in just 17.2 overs, with Pradyun Saikia scoring a fighting 52. Services replied with 108 in 29.2 overs, thanks to Riyan Parag’s career-best 5 for 25 and Rahul Singh’s 4 for 44.

In the second innings, Assam collapsed again this time for 75 in 29.3 overs. Arjun Sharma starred with 4 for 20, while Amit Shukla chipped in with a miserly 3 for 6 in 6 overs.

Chasing just 71, Services sealed the win in 13.5 overs, losing only two wickets. The match lasted four sessions, just one more than the first-ever Ranji game in 1934 but with fewer balls bowled.

The venue, Tinsukia District Sports Association Ground, hosted its first Ranji game since 2001, and what a comeback it was!

With this win, Services lead Elite Group C with 13 points from two matches, while Assam sit fifth with just one point