Vidarbha Clinch Irani Cup With 93-Run Win Over Rest of India
The victory delivered a third Irani title for the Ranji winners, highlighting the rise of a young bowling core.
Overview
- Rest of India, set 361, were bowled out for 267 in 73.5 overs minutes before tea on the final day at Jamtha Stadium in Nagpur.
- Yash Dhull top-scored with 92 during stands of 53 with Saransh Jain and 104 with Manav Suthar, but the chase stalled after his exit.
- Atharva Taide judged a catch inches inside the boundary to dismiss Dhull off Yash Thakur, a turning point that exposed the lower order.
- Vidarbha’s attack shared the wickets, with Yash Thakur and Harsh Dubey taking six each in the match, supported by Aditya Thakare and Parth Rekhade with three apiece and Darshan Nalkande with two.
- Reports also noted a heated exchange between Dhull and Thakur following the dismissal, a flashpoint that did not change the outcome.