Kolkata : Saurashtra’s middle order dominate Bengal on Day 2 of Ranji Trophy final at Eden Gardens ,with Arpit Vasavada, scoring 81*(155), leading the pack along with 50s from Harvik Desai, Sheldon Jackson & Chirag Jani, which kept Bengal suppressed on Day 2.
Starting their innings from 81-2 , Saurashtra’s opener Harvik Desai looked promising, scoring 50 in quick succession. Bengal pacers – Mukesh Kumar & Ishan Porel quickly removed Desai & Chetan Sakariya, the night watchman respectively in no time. This marked the arrival of keeper Sheldon Jackson & Arpit Vasavada, who looked rock solid in the middle, taking away all the pressure away from Saurashtra…. with a partnership of 95 runs, Sheldon Jackson departed off Ishan Porel’s bouncer, ending a heroic knock. Arpit continued to torture Bengal bowlers, along with all rounder Chirag Jani who added 57*(100) , bringing signs of tension on Bengal’s Bowlers’ faces.
That's Stumps on Day 2️⃣ of the @mastercardindia #RanjiTrophy #Final! #BENvSAU
Saurashtra lead Bengal by 143 runs, with Arpit Vasavada (81*) & Chirag Jani (57*) at the crease 👏
2️⃣ wickets each for Mukesh Kumar and Ishan Porel 👌
Day 2 Highlights 📽️ https://t.co/yYaJXPQpbz pic.twitter.com/5csdWcuqfr
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) February 17, 2023
With a partnership of 113* , the duo would look to add more runs to bring pressure on Bengal, Bengal’s bowlers need to strike early to end their 33 year drought of Ranji victory in final. At present with the score of 317-5, Saurashtra is leading by 143 runs
