India, November 4, 2026: Ranji Trophy: Rain holds centrestage as Bengal scrambles to save the match against Maharashtra. The Hindu reported the development in a detailed account.

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After a rain-delayed start in the post-lunch session, the visitor added 11 runs to its overnight score to aggregate 218 and establish a solid 75-run first innings lead over the host. The host, needing a draw to manage a point and hold on to its top spot at the break, stuttered again in its second innings to be at 76 for four, ahead just by one run. With only 28 overs bowled in three hours and 16 minutes of play, the intervention of the weather gods looked favourable for Bengal.

Earlier, Mohammed Shami trapped Maharashtra’s No. 11 batter Pradeep Dadhe in front in the fourth over of the day to return four for 37. It ended a 60-run 10th wicket stand between Dadhe and Tanay Sanghavi (60 not out, 179b, 3x4, 1x6) and Bengal’s frustrating wait.

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