Point each for Assam, Himachal

Guwahati: Assam and Himachal Pradesh shared a point each as their Group C Ranji Trophy match ended in a tame draw here on Tuesday.

Replying to Assam`s first-innings total of 354, Himachal Pradesh were 316 for five when stumps were drawn for the final time at the end of fourth day`s play. Since the hosts could not bowl out Himachal, Assam had to be content with a point. Struggling at 173 for five at one stage, Himachal were saved by Rishi Dhawan`s unbeaten knock of 114, and his 143-run sixth-wicket partnership with Aatish Bhalaik, who remained unbeaten on 57 at the Nehru Stadium. Dhawan slammed 15 fours and a six during his 165-ball knock, while wicketkeeper-batsman Bhalik found the fence eight times. Brief scores: Assam 1st innings: 354 all out in 117.5 overs Himachal Pradesh 1st innings: 316 for five in 124 overs (Dhawan not out 114). Points: Assam 1, Himachal 1. PTI