Defiant Vidarbha prolong Mumbai’s wait for 42nd Ranji Trophy triumph | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: In a determined fightback, Vidarbha, led by Karun Nair (74) and skipper Akshay Wadkar (56 not out), extended Mumbai's wait for a 42nd Ranji Trophy title. Vidarbha reached 248/5 in pursuit of a challenging target of 538 on the fourth day of the final in Mumbai.Facing an improbable task after being outplayed since the first day, Vidarbha showcased a resilient batting performance to frustrate their hosts.Nair, who joined Vidarbha this season, played a crucial role, facing 220 balls and batting for 287 minutes to keep Mumbai at bay.However, Nair eventually fell late in the day to the brilliance of 19-year-old Musheer Khan, who had earlier set up the game with a stellar 136 in the second innings.Vidarbha's skipper, Wadkar, remained unbeaten on 56, with Harsh Dubey (11 not out) at ...