Sat Jan 18 11:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Karnataka Post Mammoth Total in Vijay Hazare Trophy Final

**Nagpur, India** – Karnataka posted a massive 346 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final against Vidarbha, setting a challenging target for their opponents. Despite a shaky start, losing three early wickets at 67/3, Karnataka recovered brilliantly thanks to a 160-run partnership between Shrijith and Smaran Ravichandran.

Ravichandran went on to score a century (101 runs), and a further century partnership with Abhinav Manohar (79 runs) propelled Karnataka to a commanding total. Manohar’s aggressive innings, including four sixes and ten fours, proved crucial in the late-innings surge. While Vidarbha managed to take wickets late in the innings, including the crucial dismissals of Manohar and Ravichandran, the damage had already been done.

Karnataka’s innings was marked by several dropped catches, offering Vidarbha glimpses of hope, but the team ultimately failed to capitalize. The impressive total will test Vidarbha’s batting line-up, which includes in-form batsman Karun Nair, who will be under the spotlight in the second innings. The chase is expected to be a thrilling encounter.

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