As Indian people are saddened after the dastardly terrorist attack on India security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, Irani Cup champions Vidarbha have decided to donate their prize money to the families of the martyred CRPF soldiers.
The Irani Cup gamed between Ranji champions Vidarbha and Rest of India ended in a draw on the fifth and final day. However, the Ranji champions have been declared the winners on the first-innings lead thereby successfully defending their title.
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During the post-match presentation, Vidarbha captain, Faiz Fazal said, “We have decided to donate the prize money to the families of the martyrs at Pulwama. It’s just a small gesture from our side. Hopefully, everything will get better for them soon.”
Vidarbha are proving why they are champions on an off the field. The #IraniTrophy winners led by @faizfazal have decided to hand over their prize money to family members of martyrs of #PulwamaTerroristAttack. pic.twitter.com/Rh6i44nXrI
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) February 16, 2019
On Thursday, the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist organization detonated an explosive-laden vehicle as suicide bomber crashed into a bus carrying the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Pulwama that resulted in the death of more than 40 soldiers.
Rest of India skipper Ajinkya Rahane was left to rue a bold declaration on day four that set Vidarbha a target of 280. On the final day, the current champions batted exceedingly well to reach 269/5 before finishing their innings with 11 runs adrift of the target.
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Vidarbha had bowled out Rest of India for 330 in the first innings, before taking a 95-run lead courtesy No.8 batsman Akshay Karnewar’s 102 helping Vidarbha to 425. RoI declared their second innings at 374/3 riding on Hanuma Vihari’s unbeaten 180 and 87 and 61 from Rahane and Shreyas Iyer, respectively.
After Bombay and Karnataka, Vidarbha has now become the third side to successfully defend both their Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup titles.
Brief scores of Irani Cup 2019:
Vidarbha 269 for 5 (Satish 87, Taide 72, Sanjay 42, Chahar 2-116) and 425 defeated Rest of India 330 and 374 for 3 decl on first-innings lead
