The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has rewarded the Barsapara Cricket Stadium's groundsmen and pitch curators with Rs 25 lakh for their wonderful work in keeping IPL 2026 games on track despite adverse weather conditions.
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium hosted three games for Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing season and all of them were impacted by the rain, yet all three ended with results, with RR securing win in all of them.
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The game against Mumbai Indians was reduced to a truncated 11-overs-a-side, where RR emerged winners by 27 runs.
The ACA shared an official statement, appreciating the efforts put in by the groundsmen and curators to ensure that pitches were maintained properly despite challenging weather conditions.
"Working under challenging weather conditions, the curator and groundsmen ensured that the pitches were prepared and maintained to the highest standards. Their efforts were central to the smooth conduct of the matches and helped uphold the venue’s growing reputation on the national stage," the ACA said in a statement.
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