Nagpur, Oct 20: Vidarbha defeated Jammu and Kashmir in a low-scoring thriller in the Ranji Trophy, securing a crucial victory after a closely fought contest in which the bowlers dominated proceedings.

The match witnessed intense competition, with both sides struggling to establish control as wickets fell at regular intervals. Vidarbha held their nerve in the decisive stages to overcome the Jammu and Kashmir challenge and emerge victorious.
Jammu and Kashmir fought hard but could not turn the contest in their favour, as Vidarbha’s disciplined bowling and timely contributions proved decisive in the low-scoring encounter.
The result will be a setback for J&K, who would look to regroup and address their shortcomings in the remaining matches of the tournament. Vidarbha, meanwhile, will draw confidence from their ability to deliver under pressure.
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