Vidarbha Clinch Maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy Title

Vidarbha scripted a landmark moment in Indian domestic cricket by winning their first “Vijay Hazare Trophy” title with a commanding 38-run victory over two-time champions “Saurashtra”. The final, played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, marked the culmination of a consistent campaign built on depth in batting and disciplined bowling.

Atharva Taide Anchors the Historic Win

Opener “Atharva Taide” delivered his finest List A knock at the biggest stage, scoring a fluent 128. Coming after a long gap since his last century in the format, Taide’s innings combined patience with controlled aggression. His ability to rotate strike early and accelerate after settling in allowed Vidarbha to recover from a cautious start against the new ball.

Middle-Order Stability Sets Up 317

With regular skipper Dhruv Shorey sidelined, “Yash Rathod” was promoted up the order and justified the move with a composed 54. His 133-run partnership with Taide put sustained pressure on Saurashtra’s bowlers. Despite Ankur Panwar’s four-wicket haul, Vidarbha posted a formidable 317/8, a total that proved decisive in a high-stakes final.

Saurashtra Fight Back but Fall Short

Chasing 318, Saurashtra found resistance through Prerak Mankad’s gritty 88 and Chirag Jani’s brisk 64. Their fifth-wicket stand briefly revived hopes, but timely breakthroughs swung momentum back to Vidarbha. The dismissal of Mankad stalled the chase, and once Jani fell attempting to accelerate, the required rate spiralled beyond reach.

Imporatnt Facts for Exams

• Vijay Hazare Trophy is India’s premier domestic one-day cricket tournament.
• Vidarbha previously won the Ranji Trophy but had never lifted this title.
• The final was played in a 50-over List A format.
• BCCI Centre of Excellence is a key venue for domestic and national camps.

Bowling Discipline Seals Vidarbha’s Triumph

Vidarbha’s bowlers ensured there was no late twist. “Yash Thakur” led the attack with four wickets, while Nachiket Bhute and Darshan Nalkande provided vital support. Saurashtra were eventually bowled out for 279 in 48.5 overs, confirming Vidarbha’s maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy triumph and underlining their rise as a dominant force in domestic cricket.