Mohammed Shami takes 4 for 30 as Bengal bowl Delhi out for 240 on Ranji Trophy opening day

Bengal strike early in Kalyani

Bengal won the toss and elected to bowl on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group C match against Delhi in Kalyani on Sunday. Movement off the surface helped the home pacers, and the visitors were bowled out for 240 in 77.3 overs.

Shami leads the attack

Mohammed Shami returned figures of 4 for 30. He dismissed Yash Dhull, Ayush Doseja, Hrithik Shokeen and Divij Mehra.

Akash Deep took two wickets for 74 runs, while Mukesh Kumar claimed one for 43. Off-spinner Amir Ghani provided control with 3 for 45 as Delhi struggled to build partnerships.

Hrithik Shokeen top-scored for Delhi with 56 off 98 balls and Ayush Doseja made 45.