# Ranji Trophy: Maharashtra takes lead against Bengal after tail wags
_Tanay Sanghavi’s maiden half-century and a 49-run tenth-wicket stand with Pradeep Dadhe gave Maharashtra a 64-run first-innings lead at Eden Gardens._

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- Published: 2026-11-03T13:19:01.331Z
- Section: Cricket
- Topics: Ranji Trophy, Bengal, Tanay Sanghavi, Maharashtra, Eden Gardens
## Summary

Maharashtra recovered from 64 for six to reach 207 for nine against Bengal on day two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C match at Eden Gardens. Tanay Sanghavi made an unbeaten 57 as the tail wagged to secure a useful lead before bad light ended play early.

## Key takeaways

- Maharashtra reached 207 for nine, leading Bengal by 64 runs in the first innings.
- Tanay Sanghavi made 57 batting off 167 balls with three fours and one six.
- Sanghavi and Pradeep Dadhe put on an unbroken 49-run tenth-wicket stand off 128 balls.
- Shahbaz Ahmed took three for 34 as Bengal’s pick of the bowlers.
- Bad light ended play early on day two at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

## Article

Maharashtra’s lower order rescued the side on day two of its Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C match against Bengal at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Maharashtra reached 207 for nine in reply to Bengal’s 143, taking a 64-run first-innings lead before bad light ended play for the second successive day. No.

8 batter Tanay Sanghavi scored a maiden half-century of 57 batting off 167 balls with three fours and one six, steering Maharashtra out of trouble after it tottered at 64 for six.

Sanghavi added 44 with Hangargekar, 12 with Hitesh Walunj before forming an unbroken 49-run stand off 128 balls with Pradeep Dadhe, who was 22 batting off 59 balls with four fours. The partnership was the biggest of the innings.

Earlier, Prithvi Shaw made 12 before Mohammed Shami removed him. Mohammed Kaif breached Ankit Bawne’s defence with an incoming delivery, while Suraj Jaiswal and Kaif removed Sachin Dhas and Harshal Kate respectively. Shami ended Siddhesh Veer’s patient knock as the left-hander pulled one to deep fine-leg.

Saurabh Nawale and Sanghavi added 38 before Nawale was caught behind off Shahbaz Ahmed’s first over at the stroke of lunch, leaving Maharashtra at 102 for seven. Shahbaz Ahmed was the pick of Bengal’s bowlers with three for 34, taking two wickets in the post-lunch session.

The match is part of round four of the 2026–27 Ranji Trophy, the 92nd season of India’s premier first-class domestic championship organised by the BCCI. The season runs from October 11, 2026, to March 3, 2027.

Jammu and Kashmir are the defending champions after winning their maiden Ranji title in 2025–26 by defeating Karnataka in the final. Play resumes on the next scheduled day of the match at Eden Gardens.

Maharashtra will look to extend its first-innings lead, while Bengal will aim to bowl the tourists out quickly and then bat.

### Maharashtra first innings scorecard summary

| Player | Score | Dismissal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tanay Sanghavi | 57 batting | not out |
| Pradeep Dadhe | 22 batting | not out |
| Saurabh Nawale | not given | caught behind off Shahbaz Ahmed |
| Rajvardhan Hangargekar | not given | not out |

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### Sources

- [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/ranji-trophy-maharashtra-takes-the-lead-against-bengal-after-its-tail-wags/article71660721.ece)
- [Sportstar](https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-live-score-today-round-4-day-2-updates-highlights-commentary/article71659361.ece)
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