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Bowlers help Bengal script stunning win vs MP in Ranji Trophy
16th November 2024
Riding on a brilliant performance by the bowlers, Bengal outclassed Madhya Pradesh by 11 runs in the Elite Group C match to register their first victory of the Ranji Trophy season on Saturday.
Bengal, who bagged six points from the win, currently have 14 points from five games.
Chasing 338 to win on the fourth and final day, Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 326. Shahbaz Ahmed (4-48), Mohammad Shami (3-102), Rohit Kumar (2-47) and Md Kaif (1-50) were superb with the ball for Bengal.
Earlier, after posting 228 in their first innings, Bengal bundled out MP for 167. In their second innings, Bengal scored 276 to hand a challenging target to the home side.
Shahbaz was awarded the player of the match for his all-round performance.
Bengal will next face Haryana, followed by Punjab at home in their final two group-stage matches.
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