Maharashtra takes 64-run lead against Bengal in Ranji Trophy match
Tanay Sanghavi scored a maiden half-century to help Maharashtra reach 207 for nine in their first innings.
Maharashtra secured a 64-run first-innings lead against Bengal on Tuesday during their Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C match at Eden Gardens. The visitors reached 207 for nine in 79 overs, according to The Hindu.
The innings was steered by No. 8 batter Tanay Sanghavi, who remained unbeaten on 57. Sanghavi's 167-ball knock included three boundaries and one six, helping the side recover after they were struggling at 64 for six.
Sanghavi formed an unbroken 49-run partnership for the tenth wicket with Pradeep Dadhe, who scored 22. This was the largest partnership of the innings, providing a turnaround after the team had tottered at 102 for seven.
Bengal's bowling attack featured Shahbaz Ahmed, who took three for 34, and Mohammed Shami, who finished with figures of 3 for 36. Other bowlers included Suraj Jaiswal, who took one wicket, and Mohammed Kaif, who took two.
Bengal had previously scored 143 in their first innings. Play was ended prematurely on the second day due to bad light.