Ranji Trophy 2017-18: Depleted teams aim to secure semifinal spots

Gujarat vs Bengal, Jaipur

The defending champions had absolutely no problem in qualifying out of their group as the toppers. Having not lost a single game in the group stage, Gujarat sent out a message loud and clear - last year's triumph was not a one-off. Apart from the game against Saurashtra which ended in a high-scoring draw, Gujarat brushed aside the rest to finish with 34 points. They firmly enter this clash against Bengal in Jaipur as the favourites. There's a different buzz in the dressing room according to skipper