Ranji Trophy 2026/27: Tripura Stuns Former Champion Saurashtra

Tripura Stun Former Champions Saurashtra By 133 Runs In Ranji Trophy

Unfancied Tripura pulled off a stunning 133-run victory over former champions Saurashtra with off-spinner Sandip Sarkar and pacer Abhijit Sarkar sharing seven wickets between them in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match in Agartala on Thursday.

Ranji Trophy 2026/27: Tripura stuns former champion Saurashtra

Having set Saurashtra a target of 342 to chase, Sandip Sarkar, who claimed 4/48 in the first innings, was again the wrecker-in-chief, claiming 4/81 to prise out the top order.

Tripura beat Saurashtra by 133 runs in Ranji Trophy

Tripura won the first‑class match at Agartala after a 268‑run first innings and a 191‑run second, dismissing Saurashtra for 118 and 208.