RANJI TROPHYMadhya Pradesh reach first Ranji final since 1998-99 seasonby Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated onMadhya Pradesh beat Bengal in the semis to reach the final © GettyMadhya Pradesh made it to the Ranji Trophy final for the first time since the 1998-99 season following a comprehensive 174-run victory against Bengal on Saturday (June 18). Bengal, who were set a target of 350, folded for 175, with Kumar Kartikeya bagging a five-wicket haul in the second innings. Aditya Shrivastava (82) and Rajat Patidar (79) helped Madhya Pradesh finish with 281 in their second innings, setting Bengal a 300-plus target which proved well beyond their reach. Mumbai entered the final on the basis of the first-innings lead against Uttar Pradesh as they continued their dominating display with the bat on the final day of the game. This will be Mumbai's 47th appearance in the final of the Ranji Trophy, with the domestic heavyweights having won the competition a record 41 times.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 18, 2022 10:22 UTC