Govinda Poddar strikes twice early on day three to corner Maharashtra. The lead is just 41 runs and the visiting team is in dire need of a partnership to set up a total worth fighting for. Nawale and Kate are the new batters at crease. Krishnan Shrijith overcomes personal loss

Welcome to the live coverage of Ranji Trophy 2024-25 matches. Today is the third day of the Round 5 matches going on all across the country.

Shami first cleaned up MP captain Shubham Sharma for eight before returning to wipe off the tail, finishing with figures of 4/54 as Bengal gained the first-innings lead over Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy match in Indore on Thursday.

Resuming from 103 for one, Madhya Pradesh was all out for 167 in its first innings. Bengal put up 170 for five in its second essay to inflate its overall lead to 231 runs.

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Mohammed Shami had figures of 10-1-34-0 at Stumps on Day 1 of Bengal's match against Madhya Pradesh in the clash at the Holkar Cricket Stadium. Shami returned after last playing in the ODI World Cup final against Australia.

India pacer Mohammed Shami returned wicket-less from his 10 overs in a subdued comeback to competitive cricket after 360 days as Bengal struggled in their Ranji Trophy Group C game against Madhya Pradesh in Indore.

Mohammed Shami returned to competitive cricket after 360 days following an ankle injury, representing Bengal in the Ranji Trophy against Madhya Pradesh. Despite a modest first-day performance, Shami bowled ten overs without taking a wicket.

After a long gap of 360 days, Mohammed Shami returned to action on Wednesday (November 13) during Bengal's clash against Madhya Pradesh in the ongoing 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season at the Holkar Stadium in Indore with Indian cricket fans hoping he can join the national team squad in Australia at some point during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.