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Assam Cricket Association Awards ₹25 Lakh to Guwahati Ground Staff After Three IPL Matches

ACA frames the payout as recognition for keeping Guwahati's IPL pitches playable through rain.

Overview

  • The Assam Cricket Association announced a ₹25 lakh cash reward for the curator and ground crew at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, also known as Barsapara.
  • The staff kept the surfaces consistent despite repeated rain, which allowed all three Indian Premier League games at the venue to reach a result.
  • Only the Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians match required a reduction, with play trimmed to 11 overs per side due to weather.
  • Rajasthan Royals treated Guwahati as a home venue and won all three fixtures there, beating Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
  • ACA president Taranga Gogoi and honorary secretary Sanatan Das praised the team’s professionalism, saying their work strengthens the stadium’s national profile and could help attract more marquee events.