Sat Jan 18 11:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Karnataka Set Huge Target, Aiming for Fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy
**Vadodara:** Karnataka posted a mammoth 348/6 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final against Vidarbha at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara today. Smriti Ravichandran led the charge with a stunning century (101 runs off 92 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes), while Abhinav Manohar (79) and Krishnann Srijeet (78) also contributed significantly. Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal added 31 runs. Vidarbha, who won the toss and opted to field, now face a daunting 349-run chase.
Vidarbha’s hopes rest heavily on their captain, Karun Nair, who is in exceptional form, having scored 752 runs in the tournament so far – a record for a captain in Vijay Hazare Trophy history. He needs 79 more runs to break the overall tournament record. However, Vidarbha lost their first wicket early, with Yash Rathod falling for 22.
Karnataka, aiming for their record fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title, defeated Haryana in the semi-final. Vidarbha, on the other hand, secured their place in the final after beating Maharashtra. This is Vidarbha’s first ever appearance in the final, making the match a historic opportunity for them. The match is underway and the live score updates will follow.
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