Bengal beat Kerala by 287 runs in Ranji Trophy match
Bengal secured a 287-run victory over Kerala behind Pradipta Pramanik's ten-wicket haul. The win strengthened their Group B standing.
Bengal beat Kerala by 287 runs after scoring 350 and 198. Kerala scored 141 in their first innings and were set a target of 408 before being bowled out for 120 in their second innings. Pradipta Pramanik took 10 wickets for 95 runs with figures of 4 for 44 and 6 for 51. Shahbaz Ahmed scored 121 in Bengal's first innings and took four wickets in the match. Mohammed Shami took five wickets.
Bengal consolidated their top position in Group B with 18 points. Delhi drew with Jharkhand due to Cyclone Arnab. Ayush Badoni scored 210 not out for Delhi. Vidarbha beat Goa by an innings and 27 runs with Harsh Dubey taking four wickets.
The results leave Bengal well placed heading into the next round of fixtures.
CricHubb Take
Ten-wicket hauls remain rare in first-class cricket. Pramanik's match figures suggest Bengal's attack has the penetration required for a title push.