Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Captain Anustup's century takes Bengal to 249 on Day 1, at India’s infamous 46-all-out ground
Xtra Time Web Desk: The Bengaluru pitch has become a nightmare for the Indian team. It was on this ground that Rohit Sharma and his team were bowled out for just 46 runs against New Zealand. Following that defeat, India also lost the series. On Wednesday, Bengal took on Karnataka in a Ranji Trophy match on this same ground. At the end of the day, Bengal scored 249/5, bolstered by Anustup Majumdar's century.
Karnataka won the toss and opted to bowl, looking to take advantage of the green pitch. Their pacer, Vasuki Koushik, quickly put Bengal under pressure by dismissing opener Shubham Dey and number three Sudip Gharami. However, opener Sudip Chatterjee and Anustup Majumdar then stabilized the innings, building a 100-run partnership. Although Sudip was dismissed for 55, captain Anustup went on to score a century, eventually getting out for 101. Shahbaz Ahmed remains unbeaten on 54. With their contributions, Bengal managed to post 249 runs on the first day.
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While the senior players contributed runs, young Abhimanyu Easwaran couldn't go beyond 22. Koushik claimed three wickets, while Abhilash Shetty and Shreyas Gopal picked up one each. At stumps, Shahbaz was joined at the crease by Wriddhiman Saha, who is unbeaten on 6.
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Due to rain, Bengal missed out on points in two of their previous Ranji matches this season. Lakshmi Ratan Shukla’s team is therefore determined to secure full points against Karnataka, which is crucial for advancing to the knockouts.
