Ranji Trophy: Rishav hits 69 as Assam draws match against Odisha

HYDERABAD: Opener Rishav Das (69) struck a patient half-century and shared a 71-run stand with Sibsankar Roy (39) to lead Assam to a draw even as Odisha walked away with three points, courtesy their first innings lead, here.
In reply to Assam's 301, Odisha had scored 459 for seven declared to take a handsome 159-run lead in their Group B match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Assam began their second innings today and ended the day at 166 for four with das top scoring for them. he faced 222 balls in his innings before being trapped by off-spinner Govinda Poddar.
His second wicket partnership with Roy ensured that they will at least the save the match.
Rahul Hazarika (23) was involved in a slow 43-run stand with fellow opener Das
Brief Scores:
Assam 301 and 166 for 4 in 75 overs. (Rishav Das 69, Sibsankar Roy 39; G Poddar 1/33).
Odisha 1st innings: 459 for 7 declared.