The 29-run target for victory was achieved with nine wickets and a day to spare. After Gujarat last year, Vidarbha made history at the Holkar Stadium in Indore becoming another first-time winner of the Ranji championship
Vidarbha crushed any feeble hopes Delhi had of a fightback, sealing a nine-wicket win with a day to spare to clinch their maiden Ranji Trophy title at Indore’s Holkar Stadium on Monday Jan 01,2018
Delhi somehow managed to avert an innings defeat before being dismissed for 280 in their second innings, after Vidarbha’s first innings ended on 547, a lead of 252. Vidarbha completed the formalities reaching 32/1 in just five overs to burst into celebrations on the pitch.
For Wasim Jaffer, who holds the record of most runs in First Class Cricket in India, it was the ninth time that he has been part of the Ranji Trophy-winning team.
Vidarbha captain Faiz Fazal and his teammates celebrate with the Ranji Trophy after beating Delhi in Indore on Monday.
Scorecard
Delhi 295 and 280
Vidarbha 547 and 32/1 ( Target 29 Runs)
Match Result - Vidarbha won by 9 wickets
MOM - Rajneesh Gurbani(Vidarbha)
About Ranji Trophy
The Ranji Trophy is India's biggest first-class tournament and it started in the year 1943
It is named after former England cricketer Ranjitsinhji, an Indian who represented the England side even before India played its first test match
The Ranji Trophy currently consists of 28 teams, with 21 of the 29 States in India and Delhi having at least one representation.
It is an ideal platform for the players to showcase their skills and stand a chance to make it to the national side.
Most Wins
Mumbai 41 Times
The following teams have won the tournament
Most Runs - 10296*
Cool-headed
and technically sound, former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer is a
run-machine when it comes to first-class cricket. In Ranji Trophy he is
the highest run-getter. Since his debut in 1996, he has amassed 10296
runs in a 21-year long career.
Jaffer
was a part of Mumbai team for nearly two decades and then moved to
rivals Vidharba a couple of seasons back. Here is glimpse at his
first-class career stats -
Top 5 run scorers in Ranji Trophy
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