India, Nov. 3 -- Maharashtra lower-order batter Tanay Sanghavi hit an unbeaten fifty to help the visitors gain the first-innings lead on the second day of what is likely to be a weather-affected, low-scoring Ranji Trophy game against Bengal at Eden Gardens.

After dismissing Bengal for 143 on Day 1, Maharashtra were reduced to 102/7 but an admirable rearguard effort by Sanghavi, who added 38 runs for the eighth wicket with Saurabh Nawale, helped them reach 207/9 when bad light ended play early.

Maharashtra carry a lead of 64 runs into the third day, a decisive edge considering how the pitch and the overhead conditions have been at play here. Bengal had the upper hand in the morning session, and Shami (3/36) and younger brother Mohammed K...