Chasing a daunting target of 401 runs, Tamil Nadu\u2019s star-studded batting lineup crumbled under Vidarbha\u2019s relentless bowling attack. Seamer Nachiket Bhute was the wrecker-in-chief early on, returning figures of 3-19 in 10 overs, dismissing Narayan Jagadeesan (18), Vijay Shankar (5), and Boopathi Kumar (0) in quick succession.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tamil Nadu found themselves reeling at 45\/5 on the penultimate day, with right-arm pacer Aditya Thakare striking the first blow by removing Mohammed Ali (10). While Pradosh Ranjan Paul (53 off 95 balls) and Sonu Yadav (57 off 84 balls) attempted a fightback, it proved too little too late.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey (3-40) wrapped up the tail, ensuring Tamil Nadu were bowled out for 202 in 61.1 overs, sealing Vidarbha\u2019s emphatic victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Vidarbha entered Day 4 with a 297-run lead but ensured there was no room for a Tamil Nadu comeback, adding 103 more runs to their overnight total before being dismissed for 272 in 92.3 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The backbone of their innings was Yash Rathod\u2019s patient 112 off 213 balls, his fifth First-Class century. Resuming on 55 overnight, the middle-order batter grew in confidence and stitched a crucial 120-run partnership with Harsh Dubey (64), which further solidified Vidarbha\u2019s stronghold.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
By the time Tamil Nadu took the field for their second innings, the 400-run target seemed an uphill battle, and Vidarbha\u2019s bowlers ensured they never got close.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Vidarbha will face 42-time champion Mumbai in their semifinal clash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Vidarbha will face 42-time champion Mumbai in their semifinal clash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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