Sat Jan 18 22:13:47 UTC 2025: ## Karnataka Clinches Vijay Hazare Trophy with 36-Run Victory Over Vidarbha
**Vadodara:** Karnataka secured a thrilling 36-run victory over Vidarbha in the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 on [Date of Match], claiming their fifth title. Vidarbha, who won the toss and elected to field, were unable to overcome Karnataka’s imposing total of 348.
Karnataka’s innings was spearheaded by Smaran Ravichandran’s magnificent century (101 off 92 balls) and a blistering 79 from Abhinav Manohar (42 balls). Their 106-run partnership for the fifth wicket proved crucial in propelling Karnataka to a challenging score. Mayank Agarwal, the Karnataka captain, provided a solid start, but was eventually dismissed for a substantial score. Nachiket Bhute was Vidarbha’s most successful bowler, taking two key wickets.
Vidarbha’s chase got off to a promising start, with Dhruv Shorey scoring a valiant 110, his third consecutive century in the tournament. However, consistent wickets throughout the innings, particularly the dismissals of Karun Nair (27) and the crucial late-order wickets from Prasidh Krishna and Abhilash Shetty, prevented Vidarbha from closing the gap. Despite a late surge from Harsh Dubey (63 off 30), Vidarbha were eventually bowled out for 312 in 48.2 overs.
Prasidh Krishna and Abhilash Shetty were the pick of Karnataka’s bowlers, contributing significantly to the victory. The win marks a resounding success for Karnataka, showcasing their dominance throughout the tournament. The match was streamed live on JioCinema and telecast on Sports18 Khel.
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