VIDARBHA opened their campaign in the U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy (One-Day) with afluent 53-run victory over Jammu and Kashmir at TauDevi Lal Stadium, Panchkula on Thursday. Captain Kush Sharma (58) and Saish Bhise (60 not out) starred with thebat, while Himanshu Kawale claimed four wickets for 30 to fashion Vidarbha’s win. Unseasonal rain delayed the start of the Elite Group Cmatch, resulting in acurtailed match. Vidarbhawon the toss and scored 233-7 in their allotted 38 overs. Kushled the charge with a fine 58 off 60 deliveries. He hit five boundaries and asix and shared an opening stand of 46 with Ayush Chaudharkar (34). Kush added afurther 80 runs for the second wicket with Arnav Lunge (34), givingVidarbha astrong start.

 

Following the loss of three wickets in quick succession, Luthade and Sarvesh Khankar (18) added 40 runs.Saish hit seven boundaries and two sixes to boost Vidarbha’s final tally. J&K openers Shourya Chouhan (26) and Rahil Younis added 59 runs.Arjun Sharma (32)andAashutosh Mahajan (34) kept J&K in the race but Kawale, Dhotre and Kush combined to ensure a comfortable victory. Brief scores: Vidarbha 233-7 in 38 overs (Kush Sharma 58, Ayush Chaudharkar 34, Arnav Lunge 34,Saish Bhise 60 not out; Ketan Singh2-24).J&K180allout in 33.3 overs (Rahil Younis 50, Aashutosh Mahajan 34; Himanshu Kawale 4-30, Kush Sharma 2-31, Om Dhotre2-58). Result:Vidarbhawonby53runs