Services Defeat Assam in Shortest Ranji Trophy Match Ever

The Ranji Trophy 2025-26 match between Assam and Services set a historic record as the shortest completed match in the tournament's 91-year history, finishing in just 90 overs across four sessions. Services dominated the game, winning by eight wickets after dismissing Assam twice, with Assam scoring 103 and 75 in their innings and Services posting 108 and successfully chasing 71. Notably, Services bowlers Arjun Sharma and Mohit Jangra each took hat-tricks in the same innings, a first in Ranji Trophy and first-class cricket history. Riyan Parag contributed significantly with both bat and ball, taking five wickets and scoring runs, while Assam's batting lineup largely collapsed, with multiple players scoring ducks. This match broke the previous shortest match record set in 1961-62 between Delhi and Railways, which lasted 547 balls, whereas the Assam-Services match concluded in only 540 balls. The result underscores an extraordinary bowling performance and highlights the unpredictable nature of cricket, with Services currently leading Elite Group C in the tournament standings.