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Akash Deep & Shahbaz Ahmed's 5-wicket hauls put Bengal in command vs Haryana

Pacer Akash Deep and spinner Shahbaz Ahmed each took five-wicket hauls to bowl Haryana out for a mere 100, giving Bengal a massive first-innings lead. In reply, Bengal's batsmen extended the advantage to 248 runs by stumps on day two, putting them in a commanding position. In other matches, Uttarakhand's Kunal Chandela scored a maiden double century, while Tripura mounted a strong response against Gujarat's total. The round of Elite Group C matches saw several standout individual performances shaping the early course of each game.

Key Points: Bengal dominate Haryana in Ranji Trophy after bowlers' five-wicket hauls

  • Akash Deep takes 5-40
  • Shahbaz Ahmed claims 5-42
  • Bengal lead by 248 runs
  • Uttarakhand's Kunal Chandela hits 207
  • Tripura's strong reply to Gujarat
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Ranji Trophy: Akash, Shahbaz pick five wickets each, put Bengal in pole position against Haryana

Akash Deep & Shahbaz Ahmed take 5 wickets each to bowl Haryana for 100. Bengal lead by 248 runs. Updates from Uttarakhand, Tripura & Railways matches.

"Akash returned with figures of 5-40 off 15 uninterrupted overs, his seventh five-wicket haul in first-class cricket - Match Report"

Rohtak, Jan 30

Pacer Akash Deep and left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed picked five wickets each to bowl out Haryana for 100 and put Bengal firmly in control of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Stadium in Lahli on Friday.

Akash returned with figures of 5-40 off 15 uninterrupted overs, his seventh five-wicket haul in first-class cricket, while Shahbaz picked 5-42, also his seventh five-wicket haul in the format, as Haryana folded inside 32 overs.

The duo's efforts helped Bengal take a 93-run first-innings lead. In reply, Sudip Gharami (61) and Abhimanyu Easwaran (61 not out) stitched a 109-run stand for the second wicket to take Bengal to 155/3 in 41 overs at stumps on day two and extend the lead to 248 runs.

At the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun, captain Kunal Chandela struck 207 off 297 balls - his maiden double century in first-class cricket as Uttarakhand declared at 460/7 in 120 overs against Assam. Mayank Mishra then picked three wickets to leave Assam struggling at 91/4 and trail Uttarakhand by 369 runs.

At Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium in Agartala, Gujarat posted 352 in their first innings with skipper Manan Hingrajia making 150. Tripura replied strongly by reaching 208/3 at stumps, with India players Hanuma Vihari (40 not out) and Vijay Shankar (51 not out) steadying their innings while Sridam Paul chipped in with 69.

At Palam A Ground in New Delhi, Railways ended day two at 168/6 in 40.4 overs and trail Services, who made 343 in their first innings, by 175 runs. For Railways, Ravi Singh top-scored with 55 while Zubair Ali was unbeaten on 45, while Arjun Sharma was the standout bowler for Services with 3-45 in 11 overs.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living abroad, I love following the Ranji Trophy updates. It's the heart of Indian cricket. Great to see players like Kunal Chandela scoring a double century. These performances often go unnoticed internationally but are so crucial.
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Ananya R
Bengal's pace-spin combo was lethal! But I have to say, the coverage feels very Bengal-centric. What about the other matches? Happy for Uttarakhand's strong position too. All teams deserve equal spotlight in these reports.
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Vikram M
This is why domestic cricket is so important. Players like Akash Deep are knocking on the door for national selection. The BCCI needs to ensure these tournaments get more visibility and better facilities, especially in smaller centers like Lahli.
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Kunal Chandela
A double century on debut as captain! Uttarakhand cricket is on the rise. 🎉 So proud of our team. The focus is always on the big teams, but the smaller associations are producing incredible talent too. Jai Uttarakhand!
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Priya S
Good to see Hanuma Vihari and Vijay Shankar getting some runs for Tripura. They have the experience to guide the younger players. The Ranji Trophy is a great platform for established players to regain form and for newcomers to shine.

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