The match between Australia and England was abandoned due to rain.
After bowling out Bengal for 238, Karnataka, who were dismissed for 89 in the first innings, were 97 without loss in their second essay, at close on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy semi-final.
Deccan Chargers snapped their seven-match losing streak at their home ground with a 33 run crushing of Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League match on Thursday.
Karnataka were shot out for 85 runs by hosts Baroda on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy match.