Bengal beat Kerala by 287 runs in Ranji Trophy
Bengal extended their lead at the top of Ranji Trophy Group B with a 287-run win over Kerala. Pradipta Pramanik claimed his first ten-wicket haul in first-class cricket.
Bengal defeated Kerala by 287 runs in Ranji Trophy Elite Group C on Thursday. Pradipta Pramanik took his first ten-wicket match haul in first-class cricket while Shahbaz Ahmed took the final two wickets.
The win was Bengal's third consecutive victory in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy and extended their lead at the top of Group B. Mumbai also secured their third straight bonus-point win after Tanush Kotian took eight for 81 against Haryana.
Saurashtra beat Assam by an innings and 12 runs while Karnataka defeated Tripura by an innings and 116 runs. Delhi versus Jharkhand and Odisha versus Services were drawn due to rain. Uttar Pradesh took first-innings lead against Pondery after bowling them out for 172.
CricHubb Take
Bengal's three consecutive wins suggest their bowling attack has found consistency across conditions, a pattern that could make them genuine title contenders if they maintain this form through the knockout stages. The rain-affected draws for Delhi and Odisha highlight how weather continues to influence the points table in the longer format.