Tripura Stun Former Champions Saurashtra by 133 Runs in Ranji Trophy

Tripura pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the Ranji Trophy season on Thursday, beating former champions Saurashtra by 133 runs at the Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium in Agartala.

Tripura made 268 in their first innings and 191 in their second to set Saurashtra 342 to win, but the visitors were bowled out for 208 in their second innings after managing only 118 in the first.

Sridam Paul was named Player of the Match for his twin fifties, 86 and 50, while off-spinner Sandip Sarkar took four wickets in the second innings.

Arpit Vasavada fought hard for Saurashtra with 89 off 189 balls, but he was the last man out, run out, as Tripura sealed a famous win.