Bengal
2 titles. Perpetual contenders. Bengal reached the semi-final but collapsed for 99 in the second innings against J&K — ending their season in heartbreak.
"We had our chances. But J&K were relentless. Credit to them."
Bengal team management
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PERPETUAL CONTENDERS
Bengal are one of the storied teams in Ranji history with 2 titles (1938-39, 1989-90) and 13 runner-up finishes. The Eden Gardens legacy runs deep, from Sourav Ganguly to the present.
The 2025-26 season started well. Bengal topped their group, beat Andhra Pradesh in the QF (Gharami's epic 299), and seemed destined for another deep run. But the semi-final against J&K exposed them.
"Auqib Nabi bowled the spell of the tournament. We had no answers."
Bengal player on the SF collapseBatting first, Bengal posted 328 (Gharami 146) before restricting J&K to 302 (Shami 8/90). Then came the collapse: bowled out for 99 in the second innings, with Sunil Kumar and Nabi ripping through the batting order. J&K chased 126 with ease.
For Bengal, it's another near-miss in a drought that stretches back to 1990. The talent pool remains deep, but converting semi-final appearances into titles remains elusive.
"The 99 All Out"
Day 4 of the semi-final. Bengal lead by just 26 on first innings — still very much in the match. Then Sunil Kumar (4/27) and Auqib Nabi rip through the batting order. 99 all out. A team with 2 Ranji titles, dismissed for under 100 in a semi-final. The dressing room at Kalyani fell silent.
Key Players
India A regular and Bengal's most prolific run-scorer. Technically correct, patient, and hungry for an India call-up.
India international pace bowler. Bengal's spearhead with genuine pace and swing.
15+ seasons for Bengal. 7,000+ first-class runs and still holding down the middle order at 41.
India international and IPL regular (Lucknow Super Giants). 39 wickets and a century this season — Bengal's MVP.
U-19 World Cup winner. Pace and bounce that troubles the best.
Bengal academy product who smashed 299 in the QF against Andhra — the highest individual score of the tournament.
India international pace spearhead. Returned to Bengal squad for 2025-26 after injury recovery.
All-Time Record
Bengal Cricket Lives On
2 titles and counting. The hunt for 3 continues next season.
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