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Punjab aims strong start in Ranji Trophy opening against Assam
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 10:01 PM
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Punjab's cricket side begins its Ranji Trophy campaign with a match against Assam, hoping to set a positive tone for the season.
The new Ranji Trophy season opened with Punjab taking on Assam in the first fixture of the tournament. Both sides entered the ground with the aim of securing early points and establishing momentum for the months ahead.
Punjab's camp described the encounter as a chance to showcase the depth of talent that has emerged from the state’s domestic circuits. Coaches and senior players emphasized the importance of a confident start, noting that a win would boost morale and set a benchmark for the rest of the campaign.
Assam, aware of Punjab's ambitions, prepared to contest fiercely and look for opportunities to upset the favorites. The match, scheduled at the designated venue for the opening round, is expected to be closely contested and could shape the early group standings in the elite tier of the competition.
Punjab's camp described the encounter as a chance to showcase the depth of talent that has emerged from the state’s domestic circuits. Coaches and senior players emphasized the importance of a confident start, noting that a win would boost morale and set a benchmark for the rest of the campaign.
Assam, aware of Punjab's ambitions, prepared to contest fiercely and look for opportunities to upset the favorites. The match, scheduled at the designated venue for the opening round, is expected to be closely contested and could shape the early group standings in the elite tier of the competition.