Ranji Trophy 2023, Anustup, Sudip slam centuries: Key stats
What's the story
Bengal batters Anustup Majumdar and Sudip Kumar Gharami slammed centuries in the Ranji Trophy 2023 semi-final against Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday.
The duo achieved the feat on Day 1 of the penultimate clash.
However, both batters got dismissed in consecutive overs in the final session.
Meanwhile, Bengal, who were tottering on 51/2, finished on 307/4 at stumps.
Here are the key stats.
Knocks
Rescuing knocks from the duo
Bengal were reduced to 51/2 after skipper Manoj Tiwary elected to field at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.
Abhimanyu Easwaran and Karan Lal departed having shared a 51-run partnership.
Sudip and Anustup then added over 200 runs, taking Bengal to 292/2.
Both of them completed their tons in this period.
However, Avesh Khan and Anubhav Agarwal dismissed them in quick succession.
Sudip
Fourth FC ton for Sudip
Sudip, playing his 16th First-Class match, slammed his fourth century in the format.
He also raced to 1,100 runs in red-ball cricket. His tally also includes six half-centuries.
The right-handed batter made his FC debut for Bengal against Saurashtra in the 2020 Ranji Trophy final in March.
In the semi-final on Wednesday, Sudip smashed 112 off 213 balls (12 fours, 2 sixes).
Anustup
13th FC century for Anustup
Anustup, playing his 79th First-Class match, hammered his 13th century in the format.
He also completed 4,600 runs in red-ball cricket. His tally also includes 21 half-centuries.
The right-handed batter made his FC debut for Bengal against Mumbai in the 2004 Ranji Trophy final in December.
In the semi-final, Anustup slammed 120 off 206 balls (13 fours, 1 six).
Mayank
Mayank Agarwal also slams a ton
In the other semi-final, Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal scored a brilliant century against Saurashtra.
He slammed an unbeaten 110 off 246 balls on Day 1 of the penultimate clash. It was his third century of the ongoing season.
During the qaurter-finals, the batter also completed 6,500 runs in First-Class cricket.