Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Hyderabad set for tough chase after Karun Nair leads Vidarbha’s fightback

Vidarbha, who resumed their second innings at 56/2, were powered by Karun Nair’s superb 105 (14x4, 1x6)

Hyderabad: Hyderabad require 197 more runs to secure victory on the final day of their Ranji Trophy Group B clash against Vidarbha after finishing Day 3 at 23/1 in pursuit of a 220-run target in Nagpur on Saturday.

Vidarbha, who resumed their second innings at 56/2, were powered by Karun Nair’s superb 105 (14×4, 1×6). The experienced batter steadied the innings after early setbacks and found an able partner in Atharva Taide, who scored 93 (10×4, 1×6), with the duo stitching together a crucial 124-run stand for the fourth wicket.

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Hyderabad’s bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj (3/59), kept chipping away at the wickets, ensuring Vidarbha did not pose a big challenge. Chama Milind (2/41), Rakshann Readdi (2/76) and Tanay Thyagarajan (2/78) also played vital roles as Vidarbha were eventually bowled out for 355, setting Hyderabad a target of 220.

In reply, Hyderabad lost Tanmay Agarwal (6) early, caught and bowled by Yash Thakur, but Abhirath Reddy on 9 and Thyagarajan on 7 ensured there was no further damage before stumps.

Brief Scores: Vidarbha 190 & 355 in 95.2 overs (Karun Nair 105, Atharva Taide 93, Harsh Dubey 55; Mohammed Siraj 3/59, Tanay Thyagarajan 2/78, Chama Milind 2/41, Rakshan Readdi 2/76) vs Hyderabad 326 & 23/1 in 6 overs.