Vidarbha vs Tamil Nadu: Ranji Trophy 2025 Quarter

In the recent Ranji Trophy quarter-final held at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground in Nagpur from February 8 to 12, 2025, Vidarbha faced Tamil Nadu in a compelling contest. Vidarbha won the toss and elected to bat first. Their first innings was anchored by Karun Nair, who scored an unbeaten 100 runs off 180 balls, leading the team to a total of 264 for 6 wickets at the end of Day 1. He received support from Danish Malewar, who contributed 75 runs.
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In response, Tamil Nadu's batting lineup struggled against Vidarbha's disciplined bowling attack. Pacer Aditya Thakare was particularly effective, claiming 5 wickets for 34 runs. Tamil Nadu was bowled out for 225 runs, giving Vidarbha a first-innings lead of 128 runs.
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In their second innings, Vidarbha aimed to extend their lead. Yash Rathod played a significant role, scoring 55 not out, while Harsh Dubey added 29 not out. By the end of Day 3, Vidarbha had reached 169 for 5 wickets, leading by 297 runs.
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This match showcased Vidarbha's strong performance in both batting and bowling departments, setting a challenging target for Tamil Nadu in the final innings.