Bengal Defeat Delhi by Nine Wickets in Ranji Trophy Opener
14 Oct 2026Updated 33 min ago1 source
Bengal registered a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Delhi on the final day of their Ranji Trophy Group C opener. After dismissing Delhi for 277 runs in their second innings, Bengal easily chased down the target of 89 runs on Wednesday to secure a winning start to their tournament campaign.
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What happened
Bengal defeated Delhi by nine wickets on the fourth and final day of their Ranji Trophy Group C match. Bengal chased down a target of 89 runs after bowling Delhi out for 277 in their second innings.
Why it matters
This victory gives Bengal an early advantage and crucial points in their Ranji Trophy Group C campaign, while Delhi starts their tournament with a defeat.
What we know
- Bengal won the match by nine wickets.
- Delhi was bowled out for 277 in their second innings.
- Bengal chased down a target of 89 runs on the fourth day.
- The match concluded on Wednesday.
- Both teams are in Group C of the Ranji Trophy.
What we don't know
- The venue where the match was played.
- The individual scores of the players from both teams.
- The first innings scores for both Bengal and Delhi.
What's next
Both teams will proceed to their next round of matches in the Ranji Trophy tournament.
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