Published: Nov 02, 2015, 11:58 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 02, 2015, 11:58 PM (IST)
Rohtak: Owing to their first innings lead, Bengal grabbed three crucial points against Haryana after their Group A Ranji Trophy match ended in a draw at the CH Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium, Lahli. Resuming their second innings at 146 for seven, Bengal declared at 211 for eight, to set Haryana a target of 316. Overnight Bengal batsman Pankaj Shaw (61) produced a patient 148-ball half century which included two fours. Haryana’s runchase was derailed early on when they were reduced to 14 for 2 in 6.1 overs but skipper Virendra Sehwag blasted a 52-ball 46 laced with six boundaries, while Rohit Sharma (50) and Sachin Rana (50) cracked twin half centuries to reignite the chase. UPDATES: Haryana vs Bengal, Ranji Trophy 2015-16 Group A match, Day 4 at Rohtak
However, Sehwag was dismissed by Sayan Mondal in the 23rd over and once Rohit and Sachin were sent back to the hut by Mukesh Kumar and Ashok Dinda respectively in the 43rd and 52nd over, the match was headed to a draw. Wicket-keeper Rahul Dalal (1) was also dismissed by Dinda as Haryana eventually ended their second innings at 195 for six in 62 overs. For Bengal, Dinda (3/52) scalped three wickets, while V Pratap Singh (1/40), SS Mondal (1/32) and Mukesh Kumar (1/46) picked one each.
Haryana came back in the game after a good bowling performance by Ashish Hooda, who somewhat cause a mini collapse in Bengal 2nd innings batting picking up 4 wickets. Sudip Chatterjee(49) was the only batsman to hit a few runs missing out on a half century. Pankaj Shaw who made 54 the last time he batted is joined by Pragyan Ohja who also put up a fight in the first innings are at the crease for Bengal at stumps. Bengal lead Haryana by 250 runs leading into day 4 .
Brief Scores:
Bengal 329 & 211 for 8 decl in 93.5 overs (P Shaw 61; AH Hooda 4 for 65) draw Haryana 225 & 195 for 6 in 62 overs (R Sharma 50, S Rana 50; A Dinda 3 for 52).
