Bengal's Triumph: Sudip Kumar Gharami's Heroics Propel Team to Ranji Trophy Semis

Bengal advanced to the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy following a commanding innings and 90-run victory over Andhra, spearheaded by Sudip Kumar Gharami's extraordinary 299 runs. The match effectively concluded on Day 5 as Andhra crumbled under the immense first-innings lead of 334 runs established by Bengal.

On the final day, left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed played a pivotal role, taking crucial wickets on a challenging pitch to secure the win for Bengal. Shahbaz's four-wicket haul was supplemented by solid performances from Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Akash Deep, Sumanta Gupta, and Anustup Majumdar, who each took a wicket.

While Andhra's Nitish Kumar Reddy made a valiant 90, it was not enough to prevent defeat. Bengal's next clash is against Jammu and Kashmir in the semifinals, with Karnataka facing Uttarakhand in the other crucial encounter.