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Shami, Mukesh help Bengal bounce back on Day 2 in
Ranji semis


16th February 2026
Md Shami and Mukesh Kumar gave Bengal the much-needed breakthroughs at the end against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy Elite Semifinals at the Bengal Cricket Academy, Kalyani on Monday.
After posting 328 in their first innings, Bengal reduced J & K to 198/5 in 51 overs at stumps on the second day.
Sudip Kr Gharami played a brilliant 146 while Sumanta Gupta (36) also made vital contribution.
J & K’s Auqib Nabi bagged 5 for 87.
In reply, after being reduced to 13/3, J & K batters Abdul Samad (82) and Paras Dogra (58) showed intent but fell late to hand Bengal the advantage.
Shami (3-60) and Mukesh (2-40) were the pick of the Bengal bowlers.

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