Thu Jan 09 17:14:54 UTC 2025: **Rajasthan Edges Out Tamil Nadu in Vijay Hazare Thriller**
Vadodara, India (January 9, 2025) – Rajasthan secured a thrilling 19-run victory over Tamil Nadu in a pre-quarterfinal clash of the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Kotambi Stadium today. Abhijeet Tomar’s magnificent century (111 runs off 125 balls) and a disciplined bowling performance spearheaded Rajasthan’s triumph.
Tomar, dropped on zero, anchored Rajasthan’s innings, forming a crucial 160-run partnership with captain Mahipal Lomror (60 runs). Lomror provided a brisk start, while Tomar showcased his full array of strokes after a cautious beginning, eventually reaching his fourth List A century. Despite Varun Chakaravarthy’s impressive five-wicket haul (5/52) for Tamil Nadu, which dramatically stalled Rajasthan’s momentum late in their innings, Rajasthan managed a competitive 267.
Tamil Nadu’s chase began explosively with N. Jagadeesan’s (65 runs) aggressive start. They reached 70/2 in the first PowerPlay, looking well-placed to chase down the target. However, a series of soft dismissals, including Jagadeesan and B. Indrajith, undermined their progress. While Vijay Shankar (49 runs) and S. Mohamed Ali (34 runs) steadied the ship with a 51-run partnership, Mohamed Ali’s run out proved a pivotal moment, allowing Rajasthan to successfully defend their total.
Rajasthan now advances to the quarterfinals, where they will face Vidarbha on Sunday.
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