Kolkata, Oct. 12 -- Sudip Gharami and Abishek Porel struck classy centuries to help Bengal seize control of their Ranji Trophy group league match against Delhi on Monday.

At stumps on the second day, Bengal were 304 for three, with a first-innings lead of 64. Porel was unbeaten on 114, alongside Gharami, whose 122 not out marked another chapter in his increasingly remarkable relationship with Kalyani.

Neither hundred was entirely free of fortune. Porel, who is out on bail after being arrested on rape charges in August, was dropped at first slip, while Gharami survived a missed stumping chance by Anuj Rawat.

Delhi's bowlers were too generous once the pitch flattened under the hot, humid conditions, conceding runs through misfields, insi...