Bengal vs Dehil — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ranji Trophy 2026 • Bengal won the match by 1 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ranji Trophy 2026, Bengal took on Dehil on Oct 26, 2026, 02:14 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Bengal won the match by 1 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 421 runs and 9 wickets fall between Bengal (211/2 in 20.0 overs) and Dehil (210/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. Bengal Innings Breakdown (211/2)
Batting in the first innings, Bengal finished on 211/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.55 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Bengal accumulated 50 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Chirag Mondal(S) spearheaded the batting effort with 150 runs off 60 balls (including 7 fours and 17 sixes at a strike rate of 250.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Abhishek Poler(WC)(S), who contributed 26 runs off 41 deliveries, while Aditya Purohit added 24 (17b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 8, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Priyansh Arya (S) led the bowling figures with 1/50 in 4.0 overs (economy 12.50), assisted by Divij Mehra (P) S (1/54 in 4.0 overs).
3. Dehil Chase & Second Innings Summary (210/7)
Pursuing a target of 212 runs for victory, Dehil recorded 210/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.50 runs per over. Shivam Sharma (P) anchored the chase for Dehil with 117 runs from 55 balls (15 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 212.7), alongside Virat Kohli who chipped in with 59 off 30 balls. Defending the total, Chirag Mondal(S) delivered a key spell of 6/8 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.00, while Abhishek Poler finished with 1/37 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shivam Sharma (P) and Divij Mehra (P) S (Dehil), who combined for 117 runs off 48 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Chirag Mondal(S) making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Chirag Mondal(S) (Bengal) topped the match rankings with 396.0 total points, followed closely by Shivam Sharma (P) (214.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Chirag Mondal(S).