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Toss Winner - Assam won the toss and choose to bowl first
Match Drawn
Can Assam pull of a win against the inform Railways side?
Assam are expected to secure their first win of the season against Railways.
| Tournament: | Ranji Trophy, 2025-26 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | ACA Stadium, India, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 23.4°C|Mist |
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The Ranji Trophy Elite 2025–26 season moves into an important stage as Assam host Railways in a Group C clash at Guwahati. Both teams are yet to find consistency this season and will be eager to claim a crucial win to climb the points table.
Assam have shown promise but are still searching for their first victory of the campaign. They suffered a defeat against Services and played out a hard-fought draw against Gujarat in their previous outing. Playing in home conditions, Assam will be determined to turn their performances into results and secure their first win of the season.
Railways, meanwhile, have endured a similar run of form. They played a draw against Uttarakhand and lost to Haryana, struggling to find balance in both departments. Their batting has lacked consistency, while the bowling attack has not been able to capitalize on key moments.
Assam holds a slight edge with the advantage of home conditions and a stronger spin attack suited to the Guwahati surface. Railways will need a disciplined effort to overcome Assam’s depth and local experience.
ASM
103/10 in 17.2 5.94
RNJT
Services beat Assam by 8 wickets
73/2 in 13.5 5.28
RWS
128/10 in 49.1 2.6
RNJT
Haryana beat Railways by 96 runs
152/10 in 49.4 3.06
237/7 in 50.0 4.74
VHT
Railways won by 18 runs
255/5 in 50.0 5.1
165/10 in 47.4 3.46
VHT
Saurashtra beat Railways by 8 wickets
169/2 in 37.4 4.49
Assam will be looking to secure their first win of the Ranji Trophy Elite 2025–26 season after a mixed start. They lost their first match against Services and played out a draw against Gujarat in the previous encounter. Playing at home in Guwahati, Assam will aim to put up a strong all-round performance and make full use of the conditions.
Sumit Ghadigaonkar and Sibsankar Roy will be crucial at the top of the order. Both batters have been in good touch and are expected to provide solid starts, The experienced Riyan Parag will lead the side and anchor the middle order while Denish Das adds depth and stability to the batting lineup.
On the bowling front, Rahul Singh and Mukhtar Hussain will spearhead the attack. Both have been consistent performers and will look to take early wickets and apply pressure on the Railways batters. Riyan Parag brings variation with spin options, while Bhargab Lahkar offers additional support in the spin department. With a balanced squad and strong home advantage, Assam will look to convert their promising performances into a much-needed win and gain early momentum in the tournament.
Denish Das(c), Sumit Ghadigaonkar, Sibsankar Roy, Riyan Parag, Parvej Musaraf, Swarupam Purkayastha, Avinov Choudhury, Rahul Singh, Mukhtar Hussain, Darshan Rajbongshi, Ayushman Malakar.
Ayushman Malakar, Denish Das, Riyan Parag, Sumit Ghadigaonkar, Sibsankar Roy, Swarupam Purkayastha, Mukhtar Hussain, Rahul Singh, Akash Sengupta, Pradyaun Saikia, Abhishek Thakuri
Railways have had a challenging start to their Ranji Trophy 2025–26 campaign, managing a draw against Uttarakhand and suffering a defeat against Haryana. With no wins so far, the team will be determined to deliver a stronger performance against Assam and get their season back on track.
Captain Pratham Singh will be key at the top, looking to lead from the front. Alongside him, Vivek Singh and Mohammad Saif form the core of Railways’ batting unit — both capable of anchoring the innings and accelerating when needed. Bhargav Merai and Ayan Chaudhari will provide stability in the middle order, while wicketkeepers Suraj Ahuja and Upendra Yadav offer flexibility and experience behind the stumps.
In the bowling department, Himanshu Sangwan and Akash Pandey will spearhead the pace attack. Both bowlers have been consistent with the new ball and will look to exploit early assistance from the Guwahati surface.
Karn Sharma adds variety with his leg-spin, while Kunal Yadav and Zubair Ali provide additional spin options. Railways’ bowlers will need to maintain discipline and accuracy against a confident Assam batting lineup. With a balanced side and experienced core, Railways have the ability to challenge Assam, but consistency in both batting and bowling will be crucial if they are to secure their first win of the season.
Pratham singh(c), Vivek Singh, Mohammad Saif, Bhargav Merai, Ayan Chaudhari, Upendra Yadav, Karn Sharma, Kunal Yadav, Himanshu Sanghwan, Akash Pandey, Rahul Sharma.
Vivek Singh, Bhargav Merai, Kunal Yadav, Mohammad Saif, Himanshu Sangwan, Adarsh Singh, Pratham Singh, Suraj Ahuja, Upendra Yadav, Karn Sharma, Ansh Yadav
The weather in Guwahati is expected to remain clear and pleasant throughout the four days of play. Temperatures will hover around 27–31°C, with mild humidity levels and light winds providing comfortable conditions for cricket.
There is no major threat of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted contest between Assam and Railways. Morning sessions might offer some swing for the pacers due to slight moisture in the air, but overall, batting conditions are expected to remain good for most parts of the match.
The surface at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Traditionally, it provides good pace and carry during the first session of play, allowing fast bowlers to extract some early movement with the new ball.
Teams winning the toss are likely to bat first and aim to post a total of around 320–350 runs in the first innings. Spinners will have a major role to play in the final two days as the surface starts to offer turn and grip.
The toss will play a crucial role in this encounter at Guwahati, where the pitch is expected to assist batters early before gradually slowing down. Captains winning the toss are likely to opt to bat first, aiming to post a strong total and take advantage of the fresh surface.
Batting tends to become challenging as the game progresses, with spinners coming into play from Day 3 onwards. Both sides possess quality bowlers capable of exploiting deteriorating conditions, so controlling the game from the front will be key.
Assam will be looking to bounce back strongly after a mixed start to their Ranji Trophy campaign — a loss against Services and a hard-fought draw versus Gujarat. Playing at home in familiar conditions at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, will give them a psychological edge.
Assam are expected to secure their first win of the season against Railways.
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