Ranji Trophy: MP on top despite fightback from Bengal's Manoj Tiwary, Shahbaz Ahmed

Manoj Tiwary. File pic

Manoj Tiwary, veteran of many-a-fightback, in company of utility man Shahbaz Ahmed, kept Bengal alive as they reached 197 for five after a top-order collapse against Madhya Pradesh, here on the second day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final.

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At stumps, Tiwary (84 batting) played his best knock of this season, while Shahbaz (72 batting) was equally defiant as they added 143 runs for the unbroken sixth wicket.

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