Image: Vidarbha leads Mumbai by 260 runs at stumps on Day 3 of the semi-final / © Qrius
In the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024/25 semi-final between Vidarbha and Mumbai at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, Vidarbha holds a strong position after Day 3, leading by 260 runs. Batting first, Vidarbha posted 383 in their first innings, led by crucial contributions from Danish Malewar (79 off 157), Dhruv Shorey (74 off 109), and Yash Rathod (54 off 113).
For Mumbai, Shivam Dube was the standout bowler, claiming 5 wickets for 49 runs in 11.5 overs. In response, Mumbai struggled and was bowled out for 270 in 92 overs, despite a resilient 106 off 256 balls from wicketkeeper Akash Anand. Parth Rekhade was Vidarbha’s most effective bowler, taking 4/55 in 30 overs, while Yash Thakur and Harsh Dubey chipped in with 2 wickets each.
In their second innings, Vidarbha reached 147/4 in 53 overs at stumps, with Yash Rathod (59)* and Akshay Wadkar (31)* forming a steady partnership. Shams Mulani led Mumbai’s attack again, taking 2/50 in 20 overs. With a 260-run lead and six wickets remaining, Vidarbha is in a commanding position heading into Day 4, as they aim to secure a place in the Ranji Trophy final.