Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala found themselves on backfoot after Bengal spinner Pradipta Pramanik destroyed them on Day 3 of Group C Ranji Trophy 2026-27 clash at KCA Cricket Ground, Thiruvananthapuram.
Kerala who ended Day 2 on 101/6 immediately felt pressure on Day 3. Pradipta Pramanik immediately grabbed 3 wickets as Kerala were bundled for 141. Mohammed Shami picked 3 wickets, centurion Shahbaz took 2 wickets.
As the Pitch began to toughen, Bengal Batters also struggled to Bat in 2nd innings. Abhimanyu Easwaran (47), Sudip Gharami (34) made vital contributions at the top while Shami (29) added crucial runs at number 10. Experienced Jalaj Saxena grabbed 5 wickets as Bengal were bundled on 198.
Coming to Ball in 2nd innings, left arm spinner Pradipta Pramanik dismissed top 4 Batters of Kerala and restricted them to 53-4 after Day 3 as the hosts need 355 on final day.
