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Karnataka's Vidyadhar Patil Shines with 3-Fer to Restrict Mumbai to 254 in VHT QF

Karnataka's bowlers, led by Vidyadhar Patil's 3-wicket haul, put Mumbai on the back foot early by reducing them to 60/4. Shams Mulani's fighting 86 and a partnership with Siddhesh Lad provided some resistance for Mumbai. However, regular wickets and disciplined bowling from Karnataka kept the scoring in check. Mumbai ultimately finished their 50 overs at 254/8, setting up a chase for Karnataka in the first quarter-final.

Key Points: Karnataka vs Mumbai VHT QF: Patil's 3-fer restricts Mumbai to 254

  • Vidyadhar Patil takes 3-42
  • Mumbai slump to 60/4
  • Shams Mulani scores 86
  • Karnataka bowlers maintain discipline
  • Mumbai post 254/8
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Karnataka's bowling, led by Vidyadhar Patil's 3-fer, restricts Mumbai to 254/8 in VHT quarter-final clash

Vidyadhar Patil takes 3-42 as Karnataka's bowling restricts Mumbai to 254/8 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final. Match report and key performances.

"Patil was particularly devastating with the new ball - Match Report"

Bengaluru, January 12

In the first quarter-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy season 2025-26, Karnataka's bowling unit delivered a clinical performance as they restricted the Mumbai side to what appears to be a manageable total on the board.

After winning the toss and electing to field at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Karnataka's pace attack led by Vidyadhar Patil (3-42 in 10 overs) dismantled Mumbai's top order, reducing them to 60/4 within 18 overs. Patil was particularly devastating with the new ball, dismissing both Ishan Mulchandani and the dangerous Musheer Khan to set a dominant tone for the innings.

Despite getting a decent-looking start, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi (27 runs) and Ishan Mulchandani (20 runs) compiling 36 runs for the first-wicket stand, Mumbai lost their way as they lost both the openers, Musheer Khan (9 runs) and Hardik Tamore (1 run) in quick succession. While Vyshak claimed Raghuvanshi's wicket, Vidhwath Kaverappa (2-43 in 10 overs) got rid of Tamore for Karnataka.

Shams Mulani (86) and captain Siddhesh Lad (38) tried reviving the Mumbai innings as they joined hands to stitch a 76-run partnership but Karnataka's Abhilash Shetty (2-59 in 10 overs) broke the stand, rendering the visitors' score 136/5 in 33.3 overs.

Karnataka's bowlers continued to maintain a disciplined line and length, rarely offering Mumbai's batters any scoring opportunities. While Mulani held one end of the crease for Mumbai, the other batters could not play much of a hand to support him.

Sairaj Patil (33 runs) joined hands with Mulani for a 52-run stand to help Mumbai reach 254/8 in 50 overs.

While Karnataka came into the quarter-final against Mumbai on the back of a seven-wicket loss to Madhya Pradesh in their last Group A match, Mumbai faced a one-run defeat at the hands of Punjab in a nail-biter in their last Group C fixture.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Shams Mulani played a lone warrior innings of 86, but lacked support from the other end. Mumbai's middle order has been a concern this season. They need to find some consistency if they want to win trophies.
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Arjun K
As a Mumbai fan, this is disappointing. 254 is below par on this ground. The top order collapse cost us dearly. Lad and Mulani tried to rebuild, but the required acceleration never came. Bowling needs to be exceptional now.
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Priya S
Good, disciplined bowling overall. But I have to say, Abhilash Shetty going for nearly 6 an over is a bit of a concern. In a tight chase, those extra runs could matter. Hope the batting line-up does its job without any drama!
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Vikram M
The real test begins now. Karnataka's batting has been shaky. They lost to MP last match. Chasing 255 in a knockout needs a calm head. Hope Mayank Agarwal leads from the front. Jai Karnataka! 💪
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David E
Fascinating contest between two domestic giants. Patil and Kaverappa forming a potent new-ball pair. The Vijay Hazare trophy always throws up these exciting prospects for the national team. Quality cricket.

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