Former India batter Vijay Shankar struck a career-best 150 not out at No. 7 to complement Hanuma Vihari’s fine 156 as Tripura piled up a mammoth total to seize control of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match against Assam on Sunday.

Shankar, who switched allegiance from Tamil Nadu to Tripura this season, batted with authority in his first major knock for his new team.

He remained unbeaten on 150 off 143 balls, studded with 14 fours and four sixes, as the hosts declared at 602 for seven.

In reply, Assam were 67 for four at stumps on day two, still trailing by 535 runs with six wickets intact. Pacer Abhijit Sarkar impressed for Tripura with figures of 2/10.

Earlier, Tripura resumed the day at 316 for four with Vihari unbeaten on 143 overnight. He converted his innings into a fluent 156

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