Tag: Ranji Trophy

Mumbai emerged victorious in the Ranji Trophy final, defeating Vidarbha by a convincing margin of 169 runs. This win marks a historic moment for Mumbai cricket, etching their name on the coveted trophy for a record-extending 42nd time. Dramatic Collapse Seals the Deal for Mumbai After a resolute fight from Vidarbha's Akshay Wadkar (102) and Harsh Dubey (65) on the final day, Mumbai's bowling attack orchestrated a dramatic collapse. They picked up the remaining five wickets for just 15 runs in a span of 32 balls, securing victory. Veteran pacer Dhawal Kulkarni fittingly took the final wicket, bringing the curtains down on his Ranji career in style. Tanush Kotian Shines with Player of the Series Award Young spinner Tanush Kotian played a pivotal role throughout the tourname...

Elated after securing Mumbai's record-extending 42nd Ranji Trophy title, captain Ajinkya Rahane and coach Omkar Salvi reflected on their triumphant run. The celebrations were not just about the victory, but also an appreciation for the BCCI's renewed focus on domestic cricket. Rahane Lauds BCCI's Commitment to Domestic Cricket While acknowledging the contribution of every player in their championship run, Rahane specifically commended the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for prioritizing domestic tournaments. "I want to mention [about] BCCI for giving importance to domestic cricket, which is a [very] good thing. Allowing players to participate in domestic cricket is very important," he emphasized. This renewed focus by the BCCI aligns with the concerns raised by h...

The Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Vidarbha witnessed a day of contrasting fortunes. While it might appear slow-paced on the scoreboard (215 runs for 9 wickets in 75.3 overs), Mumbai's complete dominance has put them firmly in control. Bowling Blitz Dismantles Vidarbha: Mumbai's bowlers delivered a masterful performance, orchestrating a Vidarbha batting collapse. The spin twins, Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian, were the chief architects of destruction, claiming multiple wickets each. Veteran pacer Dhawal Kulkarni also played a crucial role, removing the vital wicket of in-form batsman Atharva Taide. Vidarbha's Plight: Vidarbha's batting woes were further aggravated by the absence of their primary spinner, Aditya Sarvate, who suffered from back spasms. Struggling agai...

Vidarbha secured their place in the Ranji Trophy final after a thrilling 62-run victory over Madhya Pradesh in a nail-biting semi-final encounter at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. The win sets up a mouthwatering final clash against Mumbai, who dominated their semi-final against Tamil Nadu. MP's Chase Falters Despite Early Fight Needing 321 runs for victory on the final day, Madhya Pradesh began their chase with cautious optimism. However, their hopes were dealt a blow early on as Vidarbha's pace duo of Aditya Thakare and Yash Thakur struck twice in quick succession. Yash Dubey (94) provided the lone bright spark for MP, battling through a shaky middle order collapse. He anchored the innings with a fighting knock but lacked adequate support from his teammates. Thakur's Crucial ...