Double hat-trick drama! Services bowlers script Ranji Trophy history against Riyan Parag’s Assam | Cricket News
Cricket fans in Tinsukia were treated to an extraordinary spectacle as Services bowlers Arjun Sharma and Mohit Jangra etched their names into Ranji Trophy history by claiming two hat-tricks in the same innings — a first in the prestigious tournament’s long and storied history.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The second-round clash of the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy season between Assam and Services at the Tinsukia District Sports Association Ground began with high anticipation, especially since the venue was hosting its first First-Class match in 24 years. However, what unfolded on Day 1 turned into a breathtaking display of bowling dominance and statistical rarity.Assam, led by Riyan Parag, opted to bat first after winning the toss but quickly found themselves in chaos. Services left-arm spinner Arjun Sharma struck first, dismissing Parag, wicketkeeper Sumit Ghadigaonkar, and Sibsankar Roy in successive deliveries to complete the first hat-trick of the season and leave Assam reeling at 45 for five.After lunch, the hosts’ woes deepened when left-arm pacer Mohit Jangra produced a sensational burst to register the second hat-trick of the innings. He removed opener Pradyun Saikia — who top-scored with a brisk 52 off 42 balls — followed by Mukhtar Hussain and Bhargab Lakhar, completing his maiden First-Class hat-trick. Arjun later wrapped up the innings with figures of 5 for 46 as Assam were bowled out for just 103 in 17.3 overs.This rare feat marks the first time in Ranji Trophy history that two bowlers have taken hat-tricks in the same innings. The only comparable instance dates back to 1963, when Services’ Joginder Singh Rao famously took two hat-tricks in a single innings against Northern Punjab in Amritsar — a record that still stands unmatched in Indian First-Class cricket.The drama didn’t end there. Assam skipper Riyan Parag responded with a fiery spell, taking five wickets — including three in four balls — as Services struggled in reply. Both teams traded hat-trick chances and quick wickets, with the match producing 20 dismissals in under 47 overs before Tea.It was a day of pure chaos, history, and unforgettable cricket in Tinsukia.
