Kumar Kartikeya, Himanshu Mantri put MP in first Ranji final since 1998-99
Manoj Tiwary and Shahbaz Ahmed fought for Bengal with centuries in the first innings, before they caved in in the 350-run chase
14/06Result
1st semi final, Ranji Trophy at Bengaluru, Jun 14-18 2022
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![Madhya Pradesh]( "Madhya Pradesh")
341 & 281 -
![Bengal]( "Bengal")
273 & 175 (65.2 ov)
Player of the Match
14/06Result
1st semi final, Ranji Trophy at Bengaluru, Jun 14-18 2022
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![Madhya Pradesh]( "Madhya Pradesh")
341 & 281 -
![Bengal]( "Bengal")
273 & 175 (65.2 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Day 4
Chandrakant Pandit's time-tested philosophy fires Madhya Pradesh's Ranji Trophy dream
His methods have brought titles to Mumbai and Vidarbha, and they could now potentially take MP all the way
Day 2
Experienced Tiwary, talented Shahbaz combine to keep Bengal's hopes alive
From 54 for 5, the duo fought back in bowling-friendly conditions
Day 1
Mantri and Raghuwanshi's contrasting methods turn MP's fortunes around
Coming together at 97 for 4, a wicketkeeper promoted to open and an 18-year-old rookie took charge
Others
'Play late, leave more' - how Shahbaz Ahmed adapted to red-ball cricket
Allrounder's success vindicates backing of Manoj Tiwary and management
Bengal target back-to-back finals, Mumbai favourites against UP
Perennial underachievers, MP, have the chance to make their first final since 1998-99
Ranji Trophy
| Elite, Group A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | D | PT |
| VIDAR | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 33 |
| SAU | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 29 |
| SVCS | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 25 |
| HRYNA | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| RAJ | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
| JHK | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
| MAHA | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| MNPR | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Elite, Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | D | PT |
| MUM | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 37 |
| AP | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 26 |
| BENG | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
| KER | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17 |
| CGR | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 |
| UP | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 14 |
| ASSAM | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| BIHAR | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Elite, Group C | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | D | PT |
| TN | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 28 |
| KNTKA | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 27 |
| GUJ | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 25 |
| RLYS | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| TPURA | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| PNJB | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| CHD | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| GOA | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Elite, Group D | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | D | PT |
| MP | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 32 |
| BRODA | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 24 |
| DELHI | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| J + K | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 18 |
| UKHND | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| PONDI | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| ODSA | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| HP | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 |