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Atharva Taide's unbeaten century put Vidarbha in a strong position against Rest of India. He built a massive 184-run partnership with Yash Rathod after early setbacks. Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar provided the breakthroughs for ROI with three wickets. The match remains evenly poised heading into day two with Vidarbha at 280/5.

Key Points: Atharva Taide Century Puts Vidarbha 280/5 vs ROI in Irani Cup

  • Atharva Taide remained unbeaten on 118 after being reprieved twice in morning session
  • Taide and Yash Rathod added 184 runs for third-wicket partnership
  • Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar struck twice in one over to peg back Vidarbha early
  • Vidarbha scored 92 runs in final session as pitch eased under afternoon sun
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Irani Cup: Taide's unbeaten century takes Vidarbha to 280/5 against ROI

Atharva Taide's unbeaten 118 and 184-run stand with Yash Rathod rescue Vidarbha from early trouble against Rest of India on day one of Irani Cup.

"It was literally left-handers' day out in Nagpur - Match Report"

Nagpur, Oct 1

Atharva Taide’s unbeaten century and his commanding third-wicket stand with Yash Rathod helped Vidarbha reach 280/5 at stumps on day one of the Irani Cup game against Rest of India at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha on Wednesday.

After being pegged back early by left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, who struck twice in one over to dismiss Dhruv Shorey and Danish Malewar, Vidarbha found stability through Taide (118 not out) and Rathod (91). The duo added 184 runs for the third wicket to steer the Ranji Trophy champions out of trouble and into a position of strength.

Taide, reprieved twice in the morning session - first by a no-ball and then via a dropped catch - made full use of his chances and reached his century with a lofted six over long-on. Rathod, fluent and composed in his stay at the crease, fell nine short of his hundred when he was dismissed by Suthar.

Fast bowler Akash Deep, the only other wicket-taker for Rest of India, struck late in the day to dismiss Vidarbha captain Akshay Wadkar, leaving the contest delicately poised. It was literally left-handers’ day out in Nagpur - Taide and Rathod with the bat, while weaved magic Suthar with the ball.

With the pitch easing under the afternoon sun and Vidarbha scoring 92 runs for the loss of two wickets in the final session, the stage is set for a compelling day two’s play. Rest of India will look to regroup with the second new ball, while Vidarbha will hope Taide can extend his vigil and push the first innings total past 350.

Brief Scores: Vidarbha 280/5 in 84 overs (Atharva Taide 118, Yash Rathod 91; Manav Suthar 3-64, Akash Deep 2-35) against Rest of India

- IANS

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Priya S
Heartbreak for Yash Rathod falling at 91! So close to a century. But what a partnership they built - 184 runs is massive. Hope Taide continues tomorrow and takes them past 350.
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Michael C
Manav Suthar's bowling figures of 3/64 are quite impressive considering how the pitch eased up later. Left-arm spinners are becoming crucial in Indian domestic cricket. Good contest between bat and ball!
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Ananya R
The Irani Cup always brings out the best in domestic players. Great to see young talents like Taide and Rathod performing under pressure. This is exactly why we need strong domestic tournaments in India.
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Sarah B
While the batting was good, ROI's fielding let them down with those dropped catches. At this level, you can't afford to give second chances to quality batsmen. Hope they improve tomorrow.
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Vikram M
Taide's century with a six - what confidence! This is the kind of aggressive cricket we want to see from our domestic players. Hope he gets noticed by the national selectors soon. 🏏

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