It will be a battle between teams of contrasting fortunes when a high-flying Bengal takes on a resolute Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals at the Just Cricket Academy Ground here from Monday.
While 2019-20 finalist Bengal emerged unscathed from Group B in the league stage with three outright wins, Jharkhand overcame a shock defeat against Chhattisgarh before stunning heavyweights Delhi and Tamil Nadu in close encounters to top Group H.
Jharkhand proceeded to toy with Plate Group topper Nagaland in the pre-quarterfinal, amassing 880 in the first innings and ending the match with a 1008-run lead — the highest-ever in First-Class cricket.