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Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha Defends Title, Padikkal's Ton Powers Karnataka Win

Defending champions Vidarbha secured a four-wicket victory against Uttar Pradesh, anchored by Aman Mokhade's knock of 83. In Mohali, Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten century to lead his team to a five-wicket win over Punjab. Meanwhile, the fixtures between Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, and Hyderabad and Chhattisgarh, both concluded in draws. High individual scores featured across the matches, including a 171 from Hyderabad's Kodimela Himateja.

Key Points: Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha, Karnataka Win; Padikkal Slams Century

  • Vidarbha clinches 4-wicket win over UP
  • Devdutt Padikkal's match-winning 120* for Karnataka
  • Dhruv Jurel scores 96 for Uttar Pradesh
  • Matches in Himachal & Hyderabad end in draws
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Ranji Trophy: Defending champions Vidarbha defeat UP, Paddikal slams century as Karnataka win

Defending champs Vidarbha beat UP. Devdutt Padikkal's unbeaten century guides Karnataka to victory over Punjab in Ranji Trophy action.

"Chasing 252, captain Padikkal slammed an unbeaten 120 to guide his side to a five-wicket win. - Match Report"

New Delhi, February 1

Defending champions Vidarbha clinched a four-wicket win against Uttar Pradesh, whereas Devdutt Padikkal slammed a match-winning century that helped Karnataka beat Punjab in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season on Sunday.

During the Vidarbha vs Uttar Pradesh match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, the defending champions made 237 in their first innings, whereas Uttar Pradesh also scored 237. For Vidarbha, Danish Malewar top-scored with 80 runs, and Dhruv Jurel made 96 for Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh made 200 in their second innings, after Aaditya Sharma (44) and Dhruv Jurel (40) played fighting knocks. Chasing 201, Aman Mokhade played a match-winning knock of 83 to guide his side, Vidarbha, to a four-wicket win.

Karnataka beat Punjab by five wickets in Mohali after Devdutt Padikkal slammed a match-winning century. The left-handed batter was also named the Player of the Match.

Punjab posted 309 in their first innings after Emanjot Singh Chahal (83) and Abhijeet Garg (81) played fighting knocks. Vidyadhar Patil scalped four wickets for Karnataka.

In the first innings of Karnataka, KL Rahul (59) and Shreyas Gopal (77) helped them to reach 316. Left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar picked up a four-fer.

In the second innings, Punjab scored 256 as captain Uday Saharan made 93. Chasing 252, captain Padikkal slammed an unbeaten 120 to guide his side to a five-wicket win.

The Himachal Pradesh vs Jammu and Kashmir match at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium ended in a draw. Jammu and Kashmir made 771 in the first innings with knocks from Shubham Pundir (165), Abid Mushtaq (177), Aquib Nabi (54), and Yudhvir Singh Charak (65).

In response, Himachal Pradesh were bundled out for 168. For Jammu and Kashmir, Sunil Kumar picked up a five-wicket haul (5/55). Himachal Pradesh made 26/2 in the second as the match ended in a draw.

The Hyderabad vs Chhattisgarh match at the Gymkhana Ground also ended in a draw. Kodimela Himateja, who smashed 171, helped Hyderabad reach 631 in the first innings. In response, Chhattisgarh were bundled out for 283 in their first innings and are at 100/2, still trailing by 248 runs.

In the second innings, Chhattisgarh made 411/8, with captain Amandeep Khare unbeaten on 176, and the match ended in a draw. Hyderabad captain Mohammed Siraj also picked up a four-wicket haul in the first innings.

- ANI

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Priya S
Ranji Trophy is the real test of a cricketer's grit. So happy to see Vidarbha defending their title well. Aman Mokhade played a crucial innings under pressure. The domestic circuit is so strong right now!
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David E
Fascinating to see J&K pile up 771 runs! That's a mammoth score in first-class cricket. Shubham Pundir and Abid Mushtaq with big hundreds. Pity the match ended in a draw, but what a batting display.
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Rohit P
While the big names like Padikkal and Rahul get attention, we should also appreciate players like Danish Malewar for Vidarbha and Amandeep Khare for Chhattisgarh. These unsung heroes are the backbone of Ranji cricket.
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Sarah B
It's great to see so many high scores and close matches. However, I do wish the pitches were more balanced. Some matches with 600+ scores ending in draws suggest the bowlers are having a very tough time. A bit more sportive wickets would make for even better cricket.
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Karthik V
Dhruv Jurel played well for UP with 96 and 40. He's another talented wicketkeeper-batter coming through. The future of Indian cricket looks secure with so much talent in the domestic arena. 🇮🇳

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