A career-defining day for Sudeep Chatterjee unfolded at Kalyani, where the Bengal stalwart slammed 209 runs—his maiden first-class double century—helping his team post 519 against Services in Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C.
After a lost toss, openers Chatterjee and Easwaran laid the platform with 151 runs. Easwaran’s boundary-filled 81 gave way to Chatterjee’s dominance, featuring key stands: 73 with Shahbaz (38), 62 with Gupta (36), and a massive 147 with Gandhi (91*).
Chatterjee’s patient 327-ball vigil, adorned with 18 fours and a six, dismantled Services’ bowling. Dhanakad (3/??) toiled hardest, supported by Sharma (2) and part-timers.
Services’ chase faltered dramatically at 74/6 after 23 overs. Kochhar (9) and Rohilla (30) offered resistance, but Jaiswal’s triple strike, Shami’s two, and Deep’s one sealed early blows.
Beyond the stats, Chatterjee’s knock symbolizes resilience in red-ball cricket’s unforgiving arena. Bengal’s total sets a daunting target, promising intrigue on days ahead.