Ranji Trophy: Bengal picks up Delhi’s gauntlet to win by nine wickets
Bengal secured a nine-wicket victory over Delhi in their Ranji Trophy opener after a strong performance by their spinners. Despite a resilient 85-run effort from Delhi captain Ayush Badoni, Bengal successfully chased the target of 89 runs in the final session.
Why it matters
This result is significant for the Ranji Trophy standings, marking a strong start for the Bengal team in the Elite Group C competition.
Bengal relied on its spinners’ combined yield of seven wickets and its openers’ brisk chase to record a hard-earned nine-wicket win over Delhi and grab six points in its Ranji Trophy opener at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground here on Wednesday.
Re-starting its second innings at 101 for three, Delhi rode on skipper Ayush Badoni’s brilliant 85 (134b, 10x4) to post 277 and set Bengal 89 to win in the last session. The home team crossed the line in 15.3 overs.
Following his five-wicket haul , Badoni led Delhi’s fight with his bat. He and his overnight left-handed partner Anuj Rawat (39, 76b, 7x4) drove and swept well to consolidate with a vital 95-run partnership on a slow pitch.
Off-spinner Aamir Gani used the rough to provide the breakthrough as Rawat was bowled around his legs while trying a reverse sweep.
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