What happened to Sudeep Kumar Gharami (PC-PTI)

Ranji Trophy: Something has happened in the third quarter-final of Ranji Trophy which has happened for the first time in the history of this tournament. Bengal's top order batsman Sudeep Kumar Gharami was bowled out for 299 runs against Andhra Pradesh. This right-handed batsman missed the triple century by just one run. Sudeep Kumar could have easily completed his triple century but he was bowled by Sheikh Rashid and his marathon innings came to a sad end.

Unwanted record of Sudeep Kumar Gharami

Sudeep Kumar Gharami has made an unwanted record in his name by getting out for 299 runs. For the first time in Ranji Trophy, a player has been out for 299 runs. Earlier, Shantanu Sugvekar remained unbeaten on 299 runs. In the year 1988-89, this Maharashtra batsman had scored unbeaten 299 runs against Madhya Pradesh. Now Sudeep Kumar Gharami has made a record of being out on this score.

Heart breaking moment in ranji trophy in today match between andhra vs bengal

– Sudip Kumar Gharami got out on 299#RanjiTrophy #T20WorldCup2026 #andhra #bengal pic.twitter.com/1TNYajyaNr

— $undhar (@HemaSun24843198) February 9, 2026

Amazing innings of Sudeep Kumar Gharami

Sudeep Kumar Gharami came to the crease on the second day of the game and scored a half-century in 96 balls. By the end of the day, these players reached their century in 157 balls. Gharami remained patient on the third day as well and reached 150 runs in 270 balls. Sudeep reached his double century in 415 balls, the first time he had achieved this feat in his Ranji Trophy career. This player could have scored a triple century but his innings ended in 596 balls. This player hit 31 fours and 6 sixes.

Agony for Sudip Gharami! He is bowled on 299 by Shaikh Rasheed, becoming the first Indian and 3rd man in First Class history to be dismissed one short of a triple century. Played 596 deliveries vs Andhra, making it the sixth-longest FC innings ever by an Indian. #RanjiTrophy

— Lalith Kalidas (@lal__kal) February 9, 2026

Sudeep Kumar Gharami's performance

Sudeep Kumar Gharami has performed amazingly for Bengal in this Ranji season. This player has scored 651 runs in 12 innings at an average of 54.25. This season he has scored two centuries and three half-centuries. Gharami could have become the first batsman to score a triple century this season but he was out 1 run early.