Bengal took barely a session to complete the formalities on their way to the Ranji Trophy semi-final at Kalyani on Tuesday. Resuming their second innings on 64/3 on Day 5, Andhra were bundled out for 244 in their second innings as Bengal registered a comprehensive innings and 90-run victory. Shahbaz has picked up 39 wickets in 13 innings this season. Bengal will have to counter the threat of Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi, the second-highest wicket-taker in Ranji this season with 46 wickets in 14 innings. Bengal won by an innings and 90 runs.

Source: The Telegraph February 11, 2026 11:09 UTC