Ranji Trophy 2017 Final: Vidarbha close-in on title after Akshay Wadkar's maiden ton
Vidarbha on Sunday inched nearer to a maiden Ranji Trophy title by grabbing a commanding 233-run lead against a Delhi side that looked defeated for better area of the day, as little-known.
Akshay Wadkar chose first-class cricket's biggest stage to compile his maiden century.Playing in his fifth match of first season, wicketkeeper Wadkar rose to the occasion and remained unbeaten on 133 in a group total of 528 for seven at stumps on the next day in Indore.In the ultimate session, Siddhesh Neral entertained the crowd with 56 off 92 deliveries, while hitting four boundaries and as numerous sixes.Delhi were bowled out for 295 inside their first innings. Aditya Sarwate, with whom Wadkar stitched a decisive 169-run partnership for the seventh wicket, contributed a handsome 79 off 154 balls at the Holkar Stadium that witnessed a good turnout.Vidarbha, who resumed their innings at overnight 206 for four, showed the intent right from the start and capitalised on Delhi's insufficient discretion and enthusiasm.
Akshay Wadkar chose first-class cricket's biggest stage to compile his maiden century.Playing in his fifth match of first season, wicketkeeper Wadkar rose to the occasion and remained unbeaten on 133 in a group total of 528 for seven at stumps on the next day in Indore.In the ultimate session, Siddhesh Neral entertained the crowd with 56 off 92 deliveries, while hitting four boundaries and as numerous sixes.Delhi were bowled out for 295 inside their first innings. Aditya Sarwate, with whom Wadkar stitched a decisive 169-run partnership for the seventh wicket, contributed a handsome 79 off 154 balls at the Holkar Stadium that witnessed a good turnout.Vidarbha, who resumed their innings at overnight 206 for four, showed the intent right from the start and capitalised on Delhi's insufficient discretion and enthusiasm.
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