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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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\u2019 day out in Nagpur - Taide and Rathod with the bat, while weaved magic Suthar with the ball.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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<\/p>\r\n\r\n