Mumbai: Atharva Taide’s opening destroyed 123-Ball 164 which was brilliant when Vidarbha wrote a successful chase for an eight-goal victory over the thrilling over Andhra Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare match on Thursday.
Choosing for a bowl, Vidarbha limits Andhra to 287 to 8 and then returns to overhaul the target in just 41.4 overs.
Atharva made a chasing ridicule when he blew up 15 limits and five six as long as his quiries were invincible.
The 21-year-old player was capable of being supported by Ganesh Satish (43) and Yash Rathod (44 did not come out), which also took three Wickets in the match.
For Andhra, CR GNANESHWAR (93) is the top scorer, while Ambati Rayudu (53) and Pinninti Tapaswi (45) also peeled off with useful contributions.
Previously, Thakur (3/74) and Aditya Sarwate (3/45) took three of their respective names, while Aditya Thakane took two to limit Andhra with a competitive score.
For Andhra, Cheepurapalli Stephen (1/46) and Harissankar Reddy (1/1) managed to take one of their response but it was not enough to stop Atharva robbery, which made him a unilateral contest by hitting his strength.
In another match, Himachal Pradesh played an allround show to register a 63-run victory over Jammu and Kashmir at Dadoji Konddev Stadium, while Odisha issued a three-goal victory over the Kurla bandra complex.
A short score: AP 287 for 8 in 50 overs (CR GNANESHWAR 93; A Sarwate 3/45) lost to Vidarbha 288 for 2 in 41.4 overs (Taide 164 did not come out; H Reddy 1/23).
HP 250 for 8 in 50 Overs (Vascht 51, A Kumar 49, Rishi Dhawan 44; Rasool 3/37) Beat JK 187 outside in 42.3 Overs (Ian Dev Singh 36; R Dhawan 3/44).
Gujarat 224 For 9 in 50 Overs (Kathan Patel 130 Not Out; Rajesh Mohanty 2/32) Lose to Odisha 225 for 7 at 49.5 Overs (Abhishek Raut 60 Not Out; Siddharth Desai 3/30).
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Atharva invincible 164 punch andhra
