Bengal Takes Command Against Kerala in Ranji Trophy Match

Bengal has established a strong position against Kerala in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match, leading by 355 runs after setting a target of 408. On the third day, Kerala ended at 53 for four in their second innings, with Pradipta Pramanik taking four wickets for 21 runs.

The match, held at KCA Stadium in Mangalapuram, saw the pitch favor spinners, resulting in 15 out of 18 wickets falling to them. Earlier, Bengal dismissed Kerala for 141 in their first innings, with Pramanik also being the standout bowler, claiming four wickets.

Bengal opted not to enforce the follow-on, aiming to avoid batting on a challenging pitch later. Despite losing wickets, Bengal's batters scored briskly, with captain Abhimanyu Easwaran contributing 47 runs. Kerala's batting lineup struggled significantly against Bengal's bowlers, leaving them in a precarious position.