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Kerala suffer crushing 287-run defeat against Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Bengal secured a dominant 287-run victory over Kerala in their Ranji Trophy Group C encounter. Chasing a target of 408, Kerala collapsed for 120 on the final day, with Pradipta Pramanik spearheading the Bengal attack by claiming six wickets.

Shahbaz Ahmed earned Player of the Match honors for his century in the first innings and his four-wicket haul across the contest. Mohammed Shami and Shahbaz also contributed two wickets each during the final pursuit.

Kerala, currently third in the group with eight points, will look to recover when they face Gujarat on November 2. M D Nidheesh top-scored for the side with 33, while Mohammed Azharuddeen added 26.

Earlier in the match, Jalaj Saxena and Aditya Sarwate took five and three wickets respectively to limit Bengal to 198 in their second innings. Kerala's chase faltered immediately as openers Abhishek J.

Nair and Abhishek P. Nair departed for consecutive ducks, and the team was eventually bowled out for 141 in their first innings.

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