Saurashtra beat Bengal to lift maiden Ranji Trophy--In pics

Saurashtra lifted their maiden title at Ranji Trophy on the basis of the first-innings lead against Bengal on the fifth day of the final clash at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Friday. According to the rules of the tournament, if the summit showdown is heading towards the draw, then whoever manages to take the first-innings lead is declared as the winner. Saurashtra bundled out Bengal for 381 in reply of their first-innings score of 425. (Pic Courtesy: Uday Pawar)

Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat struck a pose with Ranji Trophy after the side won their maiden title with a win over Bengal on the basis of the first-innings lead in the final of the domestic tournament at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Friday. As per the rule of the tournament, if the final clash of the Ranji Trophy ends in a draw, then whoever manages to take the first-innings lead is declared as the champion. (Pic Courtesy: Uday Pawar)

Saurashtra captain Jaydev Unadkat and top-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara addressed the media after the side's first Ranji Trophy win. (Pic Courtesy: Uday Pawar)

Left-arm spinner and Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat poses with Ranji Trophy. He bagged a total of 67 wickets throughout the tournament to became the fast bowler with most wickets in a single season of the premier domestic tournament in India. (Pic Courtesy: Uday Pawar)

Saurashtra team and team management pose for the camera after the side's victory over Bengal in the final of the Ranji Trophy. (Pic Courtesy: Uday Pawar)

The Saurashtra cricket team struck a pose for the camera after they lifted their first title at the Ranji Trophy after beating Bengal on the basis of the first innings. (Pic Courtesy: Uday Pawar)