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RR vs DC IPL 2023: Desperate to break losing streak, Delhi Capitals take on Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News – Times of India

GUWAHATI: Rajasthan Royals have only two connections with Guwahati. One is their collaboration with Assam Cricket Association (ACA) in setting up their cricket academy five years ago at Barsapara Cricket Stadium here and the other is Riyan Parag - the only Assamese player plying his trade in the IPL. However, both were not enough to ensure houseful stands in their first 'home' match against Punjab Kings.IPL 2023 SCHEDULE | IPL 2023 POINTS TABLELosing the first-ever IPL match in northeast India and Riyan not living up to the expectations of the home crowd didn't help Royals' cause either - on or off the field. So, as Delhi Capitals come calling for Royals' second and last 'home' match in Guwahati on Saturday, the hosts have their task cut out against the struggling visitors in an afterno...
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IPL 2023 | Laser shows, folk dances, live bands to enthral fans at matches in Guwahati

Rajasthan Royals team members reach Guwahati. The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium has been designated as one of the ‘home’ venues for RR. Photo: Twitter/@@rajasthanroyals From folk dances to laser shows, the IPL matches in Guwahati will have more than only cricket in store for the fans when Rajasthan Royals (RR) play their ‘home’ games of this edition here.The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium here has been designated as one of the ‘home’ venues for RR, which will take on Punjab Kings on April 5 and Delhi Capitals three days later.“The focus is on cricket, definitely. But with that, the fans will also be treated to some quality entertainment on the match day,” BCCI joint secretary Devajit Saikia said. He said a first-of-its-kind laser show will be presented between the tw...
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How Assam cricket warmed up for a dream run | Cricket News – Times of India

Assam cricket has been the talk of India’s domestic cricket circles for the last couple of months. However, Assam’s semifinal finish in 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy, which concluded earlier this month, is not their best performance in the domestic one-day tournament. Their best finish in the meet came about a decade ago, when Assam were beaten in the 2012-13 season final by domestic heavyweights Delhi in the coastal city of Vishakhapatnam. Interestingly, that was Delhi’s maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy crown.Then what’s the reason behind Assam grabbing a lot of eyeballs these days? They have beaten teams like Karnataka, Delhi and Vidarbha, among others, en route the Vijay Hazare semis, and Maharashtra narrowly beat them by 12 runs in the semifinals. In the ongoing Ranji Trophy, they opened with ...