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The Andhra cricket team and Bengal cricket team have produced a relatively small but increasingly significant first-class rivalry in Indian domestic cricket. Their recorded meetings stretch from 2003 to 2026, with the balance of results historically favoring Andhra, although Bengal delivered the most emphatic result in the latest encounter.
According to the Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians, Andhra and Bengal have played seven recorded men’s first-class matches between February 2003 and February 2026. Andhra have won three, Bengal have won one and three matches have ended in draws.
The most recent meeting came in the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy quarter-final at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani. Bengal produced a huge 629 all out, powered by Sudip Kumar Gharami’s remarkable 299, before dismissing Andhra for 295 and 244. Bengal won by an innings and 90 runs.
Andhra vs Bengal Head-to-Head Stats
| First-Class Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 7 |
| Andhra wins | 3 |
| Bengal wins | 1 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Ties | 0 |
| First recorded meeting | February 2003 |
| Latest meeting | February 2026 |
The overall record is notable because Andhra have won three of the seven matches, while Bengal have won only once. However, Bengal’s lone victory was extremely comprehensive.
Their 2026 quarter-final win by an innings and 90 runs was the biggest margin recorded between the sides.
Andhra Cricket Team Batting Statistics
Andhra’s highest team total against Bengal is 445, scored at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam during the 2023/24 season.
The same match produced the highest individual score for Andhra in this rivalry, with Ricky Bhui making 175.
| Andhra Batting Record | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Highest team total | 445 |
| Lowest all-out total | 121 |
| Highest individual score | Ricky Bhui – 175 |
| Most runs in first-class meetings | Ricky Bhui – 356 |
| Best first-wicket stand | 64 |
| Best second-wicket stand | 104 |
| Best seventh-wicket stand | 133 |
Bhui’s 175 is particularly important because he also leads the overall run-scoring chart for Andhra against Bengal, with 356 runs in six innings at an average of 59.33.
That figure gives him a substantial statistical advantage in the rivalry.
Andhra’s Highest Individual Score
Ricky Bhui’s 175 is the highest score by an Andhra batter against Bengal.
His innings came during the 2023/24 season in Visakhapatnam and helped Andhra reach their highest team total of 445.
| Player | Team | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Bhui | Andhra | 175 | 2023/24 |
| K Nithish Kumar Reddy | Andhra | 90 | 2025/26 |
| Y Gnaneswara Rao | Andhra | 63 | Historical meeting |
| DB Prasanth Kumar | Andhra | 90 | 2018/19 |
Bhui’s record is not simply based on one large innings. His six innings against Bengal have produced 356 runs, making him Andhra’s leading run-scorer in the matchup.
Bengal Cricket Team Batting Statistics
Bengal’s batting records changed dramatically during the latest meeting.
Before February 2026, their highest team total against Andhra was below the 629 they eventually produced in Kalyani. The latest quarter-final therefore established several new Bengal records.
| Bengal Batting Record | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Highest team total | 629 |
| Lowest all-out total | 98 |
| Highest individual score | Sudip Kumar Gharami – 299 |
| Most runs in first-class meetings | Sudip Kumar Gharami – 324 |
| Best third-wicket stand | 189 |
| Best seventh-wicket stand | 221 |
Sudip Kumar Gharami’s 299 is the defining innings of the rivalry.
He fell just short of a triple century, but his marathon innings of 596 balls helped Bengal build a total of 629.
Sudip Kumar Gharami’s 299
Gharami’s 299 is comfortably the highest individual score by either side in the recorded first-class rivalry.
He faced 596 balls, demonstrating extraordinary concentration over a long innings.
| Statistic | Gharami’s 2026 Innings |
|---|---|
| Runs | 299 |
| Balls | 596 |
| Team total | 629 |
| Batting position | Top order |
| Match | Ranji Trophy quarter-final |
| Venue | Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyani |
| Result | Bengal won by an innings and 90 runs |
Gharami’s innings was also central to Bengal’s enormous seventh-wicket partnership.
He and Shakir Habib Gandhi added 221 runs, the highest seventh-wicket partnership between Andhra and Bengal.
Latest Ranji Trophy Meeting
The latest meeting was played from February 6 to 10, 2026, in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final.
Bengal won the toss and chose to field, but once their own innings began, they took complete control of the contest.
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra | 295 | 244 |
| Bengal | 629 | — |
| Result | Bengal won by an innings and 90 runs |
Andhra’s first innings contained several useful contributions. Ricky Bhui made 83, Srikar Bharat scored 47 and Shaik Rasheed contributed 46.
But Bengal’s bowling attack eventually dismissed Andhra for 295.
Bengal then produced an enormous first innings. Gharami scored 299, while Shakir Habib Gandhi made 95 and Sumanta Gupta scored 81.
Andhra were forced to bat again and were dismissed for 244.
Andhra’s First Innings in 2026
Ricky Bhui was Andhra’s highest scorer in the first innings with 83 from 174 balls.
| Andhra Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ricky Bhui | 83 | 174 |
| Srikar Bharat | 47 | 57 |
| Shaik Rasheed | 46 | 75 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 33 | 99 |
| Saurabh Kumar | 18 | 23 |
| Abhishek Reddy | 18 | 47 |
| KV Sasikanth | 13 | 23 |
Andhra reached 295, but Bengal’s disciplined bowling kept the scoring rate under control.
Mukesh Kumar was the standout bowler, taking 5/66.
Akash Deep also claimed four wickets.
Andhra’s Second Innings
The second innings was led by Nitish Kumar Reddy, who fought hard for 90.
| Andhra Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 90 |
| Ricky Bhui | 49 |
| Srikar Bharat | 26 |
| Saurabh Kumar | 18 |
| KV Sasikanth | 13 |
| Abhishek Reddy | 9 |
Reddy’s 90 was one of the few major positives for Andhra from the match.
He spent 98 balls at the crease and attempted to prolong the innings, but Bengal eventually bowled Andhra out for 244.
Shahbaz Ahmed took four wickets in the second innings, while Akash Deep added four more.
Bengal’s Bowling Statistics
Bengal’s historical bowling record against Andhra includes some outstanding performances.
R R Bose holds the best figures for Bengal, with 7/74 in an innings and 10/121 in the match.
| Bengal Bowling Record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Best innings figures | R R Bose – 7/74 |
| Best match figures | R R Bose – 10/121 |
| Most wickets in rivalry | R R Bose – 19 |
| Latest best innings figures | Mukesh Kumar – 5/66 |
| Second-innings standout | Shahbaz Ahmed – 4 wickets |
R R Bose has taken 19 wickets in three matches against Andhra at an average of 14.84, making him Bengal’s leading wicket-taker in the historical matchup.
Andhra’s Bowling Statistics
Andhra have also produced major bowling performances against Bengal.
Y Gnaneswara Rao holds Andhra’s best innings figures with 5/16, while PD Vijaykumar produced the best match figures with 10/87.
| Andhra Bowling Record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Best innings figures | Y Gnaneswara Rao – 5/16 |
| Best match figures | PD Vijaykumar – 10/87 |
| Leading wicket-taker | KV Sasikanth – 13 wickets |
| KV Sasikanth average | 24.38 |
| Best listed figures for Sasikanth | 5/55 |
KV Sasikanth has taken 13 wickets in four first-class matches against Bengal, making him Andhra’s leading wicket-taker in the recorded rivalry.
Highest Team Totals
The highest totals show a significant shift in the batting records after the 2026 quarter-final.
| Team | Highest Total | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bengal | 629 | 2025/26 |
| Andhra | 445 | 2023/24 |
Bengal’s 629 is the highest score by either side.
It was also one of the biggest totals in the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy season. The innings required 199.1 overs and was built around Gharami’s enormous individual contribution.
Andhra’s 445 remains their highest total against Bengal.
Lowest Team Totals
| Team | Lowest All-Out Total | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra | 121 | Eden Gardens | 2007/08 |
| Bengal | 98 | Eden Gardens | 2007/08 |
Both teams have therefore experienced significant batting collapses in this fixture.
The lowest Bengal total, 98, came during the same broad period in which Andhra recorded their best bowling performance against Bengal.
Top Individual Scores
| Player | Team | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sudip Kumar Gharami | Bengal | 299 |
| Ricky Bhui | Andhra | 175 |
| AP Majumdar | Bengal | 125 |
| ST Paul | Bengal | 96 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Andhra | 90 |
| DB Prasanth Kumar | Andhra | 90 |
Gharami’s 299 is by far the biggest score in the matchup.
Bhui’s 175 is the highest Andhra score and came nearly two years before Gharami’s record-setting innings.
Best Bowling Performances
| Bowler | Team | Best Innings Figures | Best Match Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| R R Bose | Bengal | 7/74 | 10/121 |
| Y Gnaneswara Rao | Andhra | 5/16 | — |
| PD Vijaykumar | Andhra | — | 10/87 |
| KV Sasikanth | Andhra | 5/55 | — |
| Mukesh Kumar | Bengal | 5/66 | — |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | Bengal | 4 wickets | — |
The historical records show that both teams have had bowlers capable of dominating a match.
R R Bose’s 10/121 is Bengal’s best match performance, while PD Vijaykumar’s 10/87 remains Andhra’s best.
Head-to-Head Record by Match
| Match Period | Result |
|---|---|
| 2002/03 | Draw |
| 2004/05 | Andhra win |
| 2007/08 | Andhra win |
| 2018/19 | Draw |
| 2023/24 | Andhra win |
| 2025/26 | Draw |
| 2025/26 Quarter-final | Bengal win |
The seven-match record contains an unusual pattern: three Andhra victories, three draws and one Bengal victory.
The most recent result therefore stands out because Bengal finally converted one of their meetings into a win.
Major Statistical Facts
1. Andhra lead the overall first-class head-to-head
Andhra have won three of the seven recorded meetings, compared with one victory for Bengal.
2. Three matches have ended in draws
The teams have drawn three times, meaning no result has been produced in nearly half of their recorded meetings.
3. Bengal’s 629 is the highest team total
The score surpassed all previous Bengal totals against Andhra.
4. Sudip Kumar Gharami scored 299
His 299 is the highest individual score in the matchup and the defining batting performance of the 2025/26 quarter-final.
5. Ricky Bhui is Andhra’s leading run-scorer
Bhui has scored 356 runs in six innings against Bengal, with a highest score of 175 and an average of 59.33.
6. R R Bose leads Bengal’s wicket-taking charts
Bose has 19 wickets in three matches at an average of 14.84.
7. KV Sasikanth leads Andhra’s wicket-takers
Sasikanth has taken 13 wickets in four matches at an average of 24.38.
8. Bengal’s latest victory was decisive
Bengal defeated Andhra by an innings and 90 runs in the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy quarter-final.
Recent Form Around the 2026 Quarter-Final
The quarter-final came after both teams had reached the knockout stage with strong performances during the league phase.
Andhra entered the quarter-final after recording wins over Vidarbha and Services, while Bengal had beaten Haryana and Services immediately before the knockout match.
The quarter-final itself was a completely different contest.
Bengal’s 629 placed them in an extremely strong position, and their bowlers then completed the job by dismissing Andhra twice.
What the Stats Reveal
The overall record and the latest result tell two different stories.
Historically, Andhra have the advantage, with three victories from seven first-class meetings. Their strongest batting performance came in 2023/24, when Ricky Bhui scored 175 and Andhra reached 445.
But Bengal’s 2026 performance was the most dominant single match in the rivalry.
A score of 629, a 299 from Gharami and an innings-and-90-run victory transformed Bengal’s statistical position. The result also produced new records for Bengal’s highest team total and highest individual score against Andhra.
For Andhra, Bhui remains the central figure in the historical batting statistics, while KV Sasikanth and PD Vijaykumar lead their bowling records.
FAQs
How many times have Andhra and Bengal played first-class cricket?
Andhra and Bengal have played seven recorded first-class matches between February 2003 and February 2026. Andhra have won three, Bengal have won one and three matches have been drawn.
Who has won more matches between Andhra and Bengal?
Andhra have the better historical first-class record, with three wins compared with Bengal’s one. However, Bengal won the latest meeting by an innings and 90 runs in February 2026.
What is the highest score in Andhra vs Bengal matches?
The highest individual score is 299 by Sudip Kumar Gharami for Bengal in the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy quarter-final. Andhra’s highest individual score is Ricky Bhui’s 175.
What is the highest team total in Andhra vs Bengal cricket?
Bengal’s 629 all out in the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy quarter-final is the highest team total in the recorded first-class rivalry. Andhra’s highest is 445.
Who scored the most runs for Andhra against Bengal?
Ricky Bhui is Andhra’s leading run-scorer in the first-class matchup, with 356 runs in six innings, including a highest score of 175 and an average of 59.33.
Conclusion
The Andhra Cricket Team vs Bengal Cricket Team stats reveal a fascinating domestic rivalry with a relatively small number of first-class meetings but several significant individual records.
Andhra lead the historical head-to-head with three wins, while Bengal have one victory and three matches have ended in draws. Ricky Bhui is Andhra’s leading run-scorer, while KV Sasikanth tops their wicket-taking statistics.
Bengal’s latest performance, however, produced the most remarkable numbers in the rivalry. Their 629 included Sudip Kumar Gharami’s 299, and the bowlers then dismissed Andhra for 295 and 244 to secure an innings-and-90-run victory.
That match added several new statistical landmarks and gave Bengal a memorable entry in the head-to-head record.
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