Porel century puts Bengal in control as Gharami makes 133

The 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season began on October 11, with 19 opening-round matches across India.

Bengal took control of its match against Delhi after Abishek Porel scored a century and Sudip Gharami made 133.

Delhi’s Divij Mehra ended a 229-run partnership by dismissing Gharami.

Porel was arrested in an alleged rape case and is out on bail.

In another match, Tripura was 107 for eight against Hyderabad, still 60 runs behind.

Ayush Mhatre remained in the dressing room because of a hamstring problem and had undergone a scan the previous evening.

The matches were continuing on day three, with Hyderabad close to bowling Tripura out.