Bengal secures 287-run victory over Kerala in Ranji Trophy

Bengal achieved a commanding 287-run victory against Kerala in their Ranji Trophy Group C clash at Mangalapuram. The win marks Bengal’s third consecutive victory this season, placing Abhimanyu Easwaran’s side at the top of Elite Group C with 12 points.

Pradipta Pramanik delivered a career-best performance, finishing with match figures of 10 wickets for 95 runs, including 6/51 in the second innings. Mohammed Shami also contributed significantly, taking 5 wickets in the match. Shahbaz Ahmed was named player of the match following a first-innings century of 121 runs and a four-wicket haul in the game.

Kerala was bowled out for 141 in their first innings and 120 in their second innings while chasing a target of 355. Jalaj Saxena claimed 5/70 for Kerala during Bengal’s second innings.