Harsh Dubey Shines As Vidarbha Beat Goa By Innings And 27 Runs

Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey claimed four wickets as Vidarbha bowled out Goa for 195 in their second innings to secure an innings-and-27-run victory on the final day of their Ranji Trophy Group A match on Thursday. Resuming at 41/1 after being asked to follow on, Goa failed to mount a recovery as Dubey (4/38) removed top-scorer Manthan Khutkar for 70. The win was Vidarbha's third in as many matches, consolidating their position at the top of Group A with 18 points. Earlier, seasoned batter Dhruv Shorey struck 168 as Vidarbha declared their first innings at 442/8, taking a commanding lead of 222 runs.

Danish Malewar contributed 56, while Akshay Wadkar added 63.

Goa had earlier been dismissed for 220 in their first innings.

In the second innings, Khutkar fought hard with a 160-ball 70, which included five sixes and four boundaries. Shivendra Bhujbal also showed resistance with a 79-ball 45, but the rest of the batting line-up failed to offer significant support.

Goa: 220 & 195 in 76 overs (Manthan Khutkar 70; Harsh Dubey 4/38)

Vidarbha: 442/8 declared in 134.2 overs (Dhruv Shorey 168, Akshay Wadkar 63)

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