Mumbai Triumphs Over Vidarbha in Ranji Trophy Final
Mumbai Cricket Team, under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, has etched its name in history by clinching the prestigious Ranji Trophy title. In the thrilling final showdown against Vidarbha, Mumbai emerged victorious by a formidable margin of 169 runs. Setting a daunting target of 538 runs for victory, Mumbai’s bowlers displayed remarkable prowess, restricting Vidarbha to 248 for 5 wickets by the end of the fourth day’s play.
Vidarbha Captain Akshay Wadkar’s Century Goes in Vain
Despite a valiant effort from Vidarbha’s skipper Akshay Wadkar, who smashed a resilient century, Mumbai’s bowling attack proved too strong for Vidarbha to overcome. After lunch, Wadkar’s dismissal marked a turning point, as Mumbai’s bowlers relentlessly dismantled Vidarbha’s batting lineup. Ultimately, Vidarbha was bowled out, falling short of the target with their second innings at 368 runs.
Vidarbha’s Batting Display
Apart from Wadkar’s impressive century, Vidarbha saw notable contributions from Karun Nair (74 runs) and Harsh Dubey (65 runs). Openers Atharva Taide and Dhruv Shourie also made valuable contributions, scoring 32 and 28 runs respectively. However, Vidarbha’s batting lineup failed to withstand Mumbai’s relentless bowling attack, with Tanush Kotian emerging as Mumbai’s leading wicket-taker with four dismissals.
Mumbai’s Historic Victory
With this triumph, Mumbai has clinched the Ranji Trophy title for the remarkable 42nd time, solidifying its status as a cricketing powerhouse. Celebrations ensued among the Mumbai Cricket Association and fans, hailing the team’s stellar performance in the tournament.
Playing Elevens:
Mumbai: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Prithvi Shaw, Bhupen Lalwani, Musheer Khan, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Tamore (WK), Shams Mulani, Shardul Thakur, Tanush Kotian, Dhaval Kulkarni, Tushar Deshpande.
Vidarbha: Akshay Wadkar (C & WK), Atharva Taide, Dhruv Shourie, Aman Mokhade, Karun Nair, Yash Rathore, Aditya Sarwate, Umesh Yadav, Harsh Dubey, Yash Thakur, Aditya Thakre.
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