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Yash Rathod's 86 Powers Vidarbha to 300/9 vs Delhi in Vijay Hazare QF

Vidarbha posted a competitive 300 for 9 in their Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final against Delhi. The innings was anchored by a crucial 86 from Yash Rathod, supported by a 62 from opener Atharva Taide. Delhi's bowling attack shared the spoils, with Ishant Sharma, Navdeep Saini, Prince Yadav, and Nitish Rana all taking two wickets each. Delhi now faces a target of 301 to book their spot in the semi-finals.

Key Points: Yash Rathod 86 Leads Vidarbha to 300/9 in Vijay Hazare QF

  • Yash Rathod's 86 anchors innings
  • Atharva Taide scores 62
  • Delhi's bowlers take two wickets each
  • Vidarbha sets 301-run target
  • Crucial quarter-final clash
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Yash Rathod's 86 guides Vidarbha to 300/9 in Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final

Vidarbha posts 300/9 vs Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final, powered by Yash Rathod's crucial 86. Delhi's bowlers share wickets.

"Rathod, however, held the innings together and played a crucial knock of 86 off 73 balls - Match Report"

Bengaluru, January 13

Vidarbha posted a competitive 300/9 in their allotted 50 overs against Delhi in the fourth quarter-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Tuesday, riding on a fine middle-order knock from Yash Rathod against a strong bowling attack led by Ishant Sharma, Navdeep Saini and Prince Yadav.

Delhi skipper Ishant Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first. Vidarbha openers Atharva Taide and Aman Mokhade gave their side a steady start, but Mokhade was bowled by Saini for 6. Vidarbha were 31/1 in 5.3 overs.

Dhruv Shorey then joined Taide, and the duo stitched together a solid 90-run partnership to stabilise the innings. Taide was the aggressor during the stand and brought up a well-compiled half-century before departing for 62 off 72 balls, which included eight boundaries.

Soon after Taide's dismissal, Shorey also fell just one run short of his fifty. The right-hander scored 49 off 71 deliveries before being dismissed by Prince Yadav. Ravikumar Samarth tried to keep the momentum going but was run out by Harsh Tyagi after scoring 23 off 24 balls.

Yash Rathod and Yash Kadam then added 57 runs for the next wicket, providing Vidarbha with a much-needed boost in the middle overs. Kadam was trapped LBW by Nitish Rana for 19, while Rohit Binkar became Rana's second victim, also falling LBW for 15.

Nachiket Bhute contributed 10 before being dismissed by Ishant Sharma. Rathod, however, held the innings together and played a crucial knock of 86 off 73 balls, smashing eight fours and two sixes. His innings came to an end when he was dismissed by Prince Yadav.

Vidarbha captain Harsh Dubey added 10 and was dismissed by Saini.

Four bowlers of Delhi picked up two wickets each. Ishant Sharma finished with figures of 2/47, Navdeep Saini claimed 2/68, Prince Yadav returned 2/59, while Nitish Rana was impressive with 2/19.

Delhi will need to chase down 301 to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

- ANI

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Nikhil C
Good competitive total. But honestly, Vidarbha should have aimed for 320+ after that 90-run opening stand. The middle order collapsed a bit too quickly. Rathod played a gem, but others need to support him better in the semis if they get there.
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Priya S
So proud to see domestic cricket getting such detailed coverage! Yash Rathod is a name to watch out for. Also, Nitish Rana's bowling figures of 2/19 in 5 overs are seriously impressive for a part-timer. Game on!
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Aman W
Delhi's bowling was expensive except for Rana. Saini giving 68 runs is a concern. Ishant Sharma's experience showed though. 301 is chaseable on a Bengaluru ground, but they need a good start. Hoping for a tight finish!
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Sarah B
Following from the US! The Vijay Hazare Trophy always throws up exciting talent. Rathod's innings under pressure was brilliant. The depth in Indian cricket is just amazing. Good luck to both teams!
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Vikram M
As a Vidarbha fan, this is a decent total. But our death overs batting needs work. Lost the last 4 wickets for very few runs. Harsh Dubey needs to bat higher maybe. Still, bowlers have something to defend. Jai Vidarbha! 💪

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