NFRSA Declared Joint Winners in Nuruddin Final at Guwahati

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GUWAHATI: A valiant knock by Sibsankar Roy, combined with crucial support from Kunal Saikia and tail-ender Krishna Das, helped NFRSA to a hard-fought draw in the final of the Nuruddin Senior Inter-District Cricket Tournament at the Nehru Stadium here on Sunday. The match, which was severely impacted by rain and saw both teams struggle to complete their first innings were declared as joint winners due to the incomplete first innings of both sides.

NFRSA, chasing 212 to gain a first-innings lead on final day on Sunday, found themselves in early trouble as wickets fell at regular intervals. Sibsankar Roy, who came in at number four, anchored the innings while his teammates failed to support him, apart from Krishna Das and Kunal Saikia. Once, NFRSA were reeling at 40-5 and from there they recovered a little with a 48-run partnership between Sibsankar and Kunal (8). Once the partnership was broken the team’s hopes seemed dashed again as they were reduced to 102-8, with Guwahati needing just two wickets to wrap up the win. However, Krishna proved a stalwart at the crease, standing firm and providing steady support to Sibsankar, whose patient innings ensured that NFRSA held on for a draw.

Sibsankar’s knock lasted an impressive 312 minutes, where he faced 240 balls, remaining unbeaten on 95. He struck eight boundaries and two sixes. Krishna, with his solid defense, remained not out on 9, while opener Jacky Ali also contributed with 9 runs before being dismissed. Interestilgy except Sibsankar no other batters of NFRSA were able to score double-digit run.

Guwahati’s best bowler was Rohit Singh, who took 3 wickets for 35 runs. He was well supported by Abdul Ajij Kuraishi and Kunal Sarma, both of whom took two wickets each.

Earlier, Guwahati began their first innings at 182/7 and added 29 more runs before being dismissed for 211. The standout performer with the ball for NFRSA was Swarupam Purkayastha, who claimed 5 wickets for 61 runs. Deepak Gohain and Abhilash Gogoi also contributed with two wickets each.

The award ceremony was attended by ACA Joint Secretary Rajendra Singh, ACA Treasurer Chiranjit Langthasa, Guwahati Sports Association President Paresh Chandra Das, and several former cricketers and officials.

Brief score: Guwahati (1st Innings): 211/10 in 91 overs (Saahil Jain 58, Sumit Ghadigaonkar 34; Swarupam Purkayastha 5/61, Abhilash Gogoi 2/39).

NFRSA (1st Innings): 145/8 in 85 overs (Sibsankar Roy not out 95; Rohit Singh 3/35, Abdul Ajij Kuraishi 2/15, Kunal Sharma 2/31).

Individual awards: Player of the match (final): Sibsankar Roy (NFRSA). Best bowler: Rohit Singh (Guwahati).Best batter: Sibsankar Roy (NFRSA).Player of the tournament: Abhilash Gogoi (NFRSA).

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