THEY have thrashed them in the multi-day format few days ago and Vidarbha will aim to stamp their authority again when they take on Goa in their opening match of Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy in Kolkata on Saturday. Last year, Vidarbha failed to make it to the knock-outs of SMAT but this year the team, led by left-handed batter Athrava Taide, looks determined to go the distance. Vidarbha batting is solid with Taide,

 

India A cricketers Yash Rathod, Aman Mokhade, Danish Malewar apart from R Samarth and southpaw Shubham Dubey occupying the slots. The middle order will be manned by hard-hitting batter Varun Bisht who has the ability to change the complexion of the game in no time. The bowling department will be handled by experienced pacers Nachiket Bhute, Praful Hinge, Saurabh Dubey and Darshan Nalkande while Parth Rekhade will take care of the spin department along with Yash Kadam.