Ranji Trophy: Assam fail to take charge, end Day 1 on 249/8 against Chandigarh

Assam struggled on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Chandigarh, finishing at 249/8. Despite early setbacks, a crucial partnership between Sumit Ghadigaonkar and Mukhtar Hussain, who scored a run-a-ball 55, helped Assam reach a respectable total. Chandigarh bowlers Nishunk Birla and Jagjit Singh shone, scalping three and two wickets, respectively.