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Ranji Trophy final Vidarbha vs Saurashtra Day 5, Highlights: Vidarbha win by 78 runs, clinch second title
Highlights: Vidarbha needed five wickets to win the Ranji Trophy and they ensured that they didn’t have any hiccups on the final day of the summit clash against Saurashtra. Vishvaraj Jadeja tried his best to keep Saurashtra in the game, but once he was dismissed for 52 runs, it was all over for the visitors. Vidarbha won the match by 78 runs and successfully defended their Ranji Trophy title.Follow highlights from the final day of the Ranji Trophy final here -
11:16 hrs IST
Vidarbha win second title
Dharmendrasinh Jadeja presents a catch to Sarwate and gets out for 17 runs. The Vidarbha players celebrate as they clinch their second Ranji Trophy title. Their dream run in domestic cricket continues as they have successfully defended their title.
Vidarbha Won by 78 Run(s) (Winners) #VIDvSAU @paytm #RanjiTrophy #Final Scorecard:https://t.co/J0U6yB7u1Z
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) February 7, 2019
11:01 hrs IST
Sarwate dismisses Unadkat
Another sweep and another wicket for Sarwate. Unadkat goes for the sweep shot and misses the ball completely. The captain is trapped LBW for seven runs and Vidarbha need just one more wicket to win the Ranji Trophy title.
10:38 hrs IST
Jadeja goes for 52
Saurashtra’s final hope Jadeja is trapped LBW by Sarwate for 52 runs. Jadeja goes for the sweep shot and misses the ball completely. Vidarbha need only two more wickets to defend their title.
10:07 hrs IST
Saurashtra lose their seventh wicket
Another wicket! Akshay Wakhare traps Prerak Mankad LBW for just two runs and the match is slipping away from Saurashtra’s hands. Vidarbha need just three more wickets to win consecutive Ranji Trophy titles.
10:04 hrs IST
Makvana goes for 14
Makvana shoulders his arms after misjudging the ball and Sarwate’s delivery spins and hits the top of off-stump. Vidarbha are back in the game with a wicket and Saurashtra are staring down the barrel again. The visitors need 118 more runs to win.
09:43 hrs IST
Jadeja nears fifty
Jadeja is playing a crucial knock for Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy final. He is respecting the good balls and not hesitating to put away the loose deliveries. He is batting on 39 and with him, Makvana is batting sensibly as well. Could this phase be the turning point in the match?
09: 22 hrs IST
Sarwate and Umesh start proceedings
Vidarbha have the upper hand at the start of the final day of the Ranji Trophy summit clash. They need five wickets to wrap up the innings, while Saurashtra need 146 more runs to win. Vishvaraj Jadeja and Kamlesh Makvana are looking to play cautiously at the moment. Their partnership is crucial for Saurashtra’s chances.
09:11 hrs IST
Hello and welcome
Welcome to the live coverage of the final day of the Ranji Trophy summit clash between Vidarbha and Saurashtra. The day will commence in a few minutes.
