Thu Jan 09 17:39:14 UTC 2025: ## Close Calls and Comfortable Wins Dominate Cricket Matches
**Vadodara, India & Various Locations –** A flurry of exciting finishes and comfortable victories marked recent cricket matches across various leagues. In one closely fought contest, the Eastern Cape needed 161 runs from just 106 balls to secure a win, ultimately falling short. Meanwhile, Chittagong celebrated a seven-wicket victory with three balls to spare, while Rangpur clinched a nail-biting three-wicket win on the final ball. In more decisive results, Police Club triumphed by an innings and 35 runs, and Central D secured a six-wicket win on the last ball. Finally, Rajasthan overcame Tamil Nadu by 19 runs in a pre-quarterfinal Vijay Hazare Trophy clash in Vadodara.
The thrilling matches have raised the question of whether Varun Chakravarthy’s impressive performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he claimed 18 wickets, will be enough to earn him a spot in India’s ODI squad. The BCCI is yet to announce its decision.
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