Ranji Trophy: Mohammed Shami Shines on Return as Bengal Bowl Out Delhi

Overlooked Mohammed Shami Stars With Four-Fer As Bengal Dominate Delhi In Ranji Trophy

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami reminded the national selectors of his capability yet again as he took a four-wicket haul for Bengal in their opening Group C clash against Delhi at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani on Sunday.

Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Shami picks four as Bengal skittles Delhi on opening day

Gritty knocks from Hrithik Shokeen and Ayush Doseja and valuable contributions from tailenders gave Delhi a respectable total on a day largely dominated by Bengal.

Ranji Trophy: Mohammed Shami shines on return as Bengal bowl out Delhi

Seamer takes 4/30 as Bengal’s attack exploits movement to dismiss Delhi for 240 on Day 1 in Group C at Kalyani

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Left-arm pacer Sunil Kumar also made an impact with four wickets, while Auqib Nabi picked up one for 42. Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 196, with captain Shubham Sharma top-scoring with 79.

Ranji Trophy roundup: Shami takes four wickets, three centuries scored on opening day

Mohammed Shami claimed 4/30 as Bengal bowled Delhi out for 240 in the Ranji Trophy. Jammu and Kashmir's Rohit Sharma took five wickets against Madhya Pradesh, while Shikhar Mohan, Ankit Bawne and Gaurav Choudhary scored centuries.

Ranji Trophy: Mohammed Shami scalps four as Bengal dominate Delhi on Day 1

Mohammed Shami's impressive 4/30 led Bengal's strong start against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. Other matches saw centuries from Shikhar Mohan (Jharkhand), Ankit Bawne (Maharashtra), and Gaurav Choudhary (Odisha) on the opening day of Group C fixtures.