Shami, Shahbaz lift Bengal past Gujarat by 141 runs in Ranji Group C

Mohammed Shami's late burst and Shahbaz Ahmed's earlier six-wicket haul powered Bengal to a 141-run victory over Gujarat at Eden Gardens on Tuesday, giving the hosts consecutive wins in the Ranji Trophy Group C. Bengal, who posted 279 in the first innings, declared their second innings at 214 for eight to set Gujarat a target of 327; Gujarat were bowled out for 185 in the fourth innings.

Shahbaz, a left-arm spinner, dominated Gujarat's first innings, taking 6 for 34 as the visitors were dismissed for 167 after resuming at 107 for 7. That first-innings advantage allowed Bengal to press on in their second innings, when they added 214 before declaring late on the final day. Shahbaz was named player of the match for his match-turning spell.

On the final day, India pacer Mohammed Shami ran through Gujarat's lower order, claiming five wickets in the second innings to finish with eight for the match. His figures in the fourth innings included a decisive spell that removed several key batsmen and curtailed resistance after an entertaining counterattack by Urvil Patel, who remained unbeaten on 109 off 124 balls. Patel and Jaymeet Patel had built an 118-run partnership that briefly...