Vidarbha crush Rest of India by 93 runs in Irani Cup; Rajat Patidar's dream captaincy streak broken

Defending Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha clinched their third Irani Cup title by defeating Rest of India on the final day (Sunday, October 5) at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The Akshay Wadkar-led team lifted the trophy in front of their home crowd for the first time since 2019.

On the final day, the Rest of India needed 331 runs while Vidarbha required eight wickets to secure victory. Yash Dhull added 92 runs and shared a 104-run partnership with Manav Suthar that briefly challenged Vidarbha, but Yash Thakur ended the stand by dismissing Dhull, who had to walk back to the dressing room.

Vidarbha Beat Rest of India By 93 Runs in the Irani Cup

Vidarbha, the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy champions, successfully defended 360 to claim the 2025 Irani Cup on the final day. Rest of India, led by Rajat Patidar, struggled in their chase, but Yash Dhull and Manav Suthar showed some resistance.

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Harsh Dubey takes the final important wicket as Vidarbha win by 93 runs 💪

A superb all round performance 👏@IDFCFIRSTBank | #IraniCup pic.twitter.com/A610fmTkYR

— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) October 5, 2025

Earlier, Vidarbha posted a first-innings total of 342 after contributions from Atharva Taide (143) and Yash Rathod (91). Rest of India were bowled out for 214, with Yash Thakur and Anshul Kamboj taking four wickets each.

Vidarbha managed to score 232 runs in the second innings. During the chase, Harsh Dubey starred with a four-wicket haul, while Thakur bagged two wickets.

Rajat Patidar, Ruturaj Gaikwad Struggle to Score Runs During Run Chase

Rest of India began the final day of the Irani Cup with a realistic chance of chasing the 361-run target, boasting a strong lineup, including experienced batters like Rajat Patidar, Ishan Kishan, and vice-captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.

However, the first session went in Vidarbha’s favor. Patidar, looking to play an aggressive shot over Aditya Thakare’s head, was brilliantly caught by the pacer, giving Vidarbha an ideal start.

Gaikwad struggled against Darshan Nalkande’s bowling and was dismissed after edging to the slips. Kishan fell to a floated delivery by Harsh Dubey, hitting it straight to Parth Rekhade. The rest of India had lost four crucial wickets in the opening session as Vidarbha took control of the game.

Yash Thakur Turns Match in Vidarbha’s Favor with Match-Defining Spell

Following the early collapse, Yash Dhull added partnerships with Saransh Jain and Manav Suthar to anchor the innings. Dhull showcased the ability to rotate the strike effectively. The stand between Dhull and Saransh reduced the target to under 150 runs, briefly putting pressure on Vidarbha.

Vidarbha regained dominance after Yash Thakur produced a match-turning spell. He took two wickets in consecutive deliveries and dismissed Dhull on the boundary line. Thakur was involved in an on-field altercation with Dhull before uprooting Anshul Kamboj’s stumps with a yorker.

The home team took the remaining two wickets to secure a 93-run victory. They won the Irani Cup for the first time since 2019, with captain Akshay Wadkar leading the celebrations.

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