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‘Bowlers, we’ve done a terrific job, Australia is 15 runs short,’ Kallis said

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‘Bowlers, we’ve done a terrific job, Australia is 15 runs short,’ Kallis said

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith reflected on the epic game against Australia, in which his team set a new record for the most successful run chase in one-day internationals. As the Proteas chased down 434 with one ball remaining in Johannesburg, Herschelle Gibbs’ 175 surpassed Ricky Ponting’s 164, and the world witnessed one of the greatest run-chases in limited-overs cricket.

Australia chose to bat first, and openers Adam Gilchrist and Simon Katich put up a 97-run partnership. After Ponting’s 105-ball 164, Michael Hussey (81 from 51 balls) and Andrew Symonds (27 off 13 deliveries) aided Australia in putting up a formidable total.

Smith was dismissed for 90 runs in 55 balls, but Gibbs scored 175 runs in 111 balls, including 21 boundaries and seven maximums. The game came down to seven runs needed off Brett Lee’s final over, thanks to cameos from AB de Villiers (14) and Jacques Kallis (20). With a lofted shot over mid-on by Mark Boucher, who scored a quick fifty, South Africa won the game and the series 3-2.

Smith recalled how Jacques Kallis joked in the dressing room to “break the ice” during the innings break during the high-octane game at the Wanderers Stadium.

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“As a captain, you can imagine how I felt walking off the field after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. We only had a short amount of time to turn around. ‘Let me pad up first because I’m going to open the batting.’ Let me finish that first.’ It’s all about getting my head ready to bat, and then we’ll get the rest of the team in the right mindset “Cricket.com quoted Smith as saying.

Herschelle Gibbs was incredible and so was Ricky Ponting’s knock, according to Smith. The momentum kept swaying for the whole 100 overs, given that the opposition had scored 434.

 

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

Mumbai overcame Vidarbha by 169 runs in the Wankhede Stadium final on Thursday to end an eight-year drought for a record-tying 42nd Ranji Trophy victory. Vidarbha put up a valiant fight in the second inning to chase a massive 538 runs, but on Day 5, they were eventually bowled out for 368.

Vidarbha put up a valiant battle on Day 5 of the final, with captain Akshay Wadkar and Harsh Dubey leading the team’s struggle against Ajinkya Rahane’s troops. Vidarbha scored 81 runs in the opening session without losing a wicket thanks to the two’s resolute stance at the crease, which frustrated the home team.

Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by a commanding 169 runs in the Ranji Trophy final, putting on an outstanding display.

Following lunch, Wadkar gave Vidarbha’s innings a boost with a magnificent century, showcasing his batting prowess. But when it was time to step it up, Tanush Kotian got his wicket by lbw-ing Wadkar.

Following the captain’s exit, Vidarbha’s batting lineup came under increasing pressure. Even Dubey, who showed fortitude by hitting a steely 65 off 128 deliveries, gave in to the pressure of the scoreboard.

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Mumbai’s bowlers strengthened their hold on the game as the innings went on. Vidarbha’s bottom order offered little resistance as Mumbai quickly completed the innings in just the next 25 deliveries.

Ajinkya Rahane gave the ball to Dhawal Kulkarni in a crucial moment following the loss of the ninth wicket in his final domestic encounter. With just his third ball of the spell, Kulkarni quickly secured the vital wicket of Umesh Yadav, securing Mumbai’s 42nd championship.

Mumbai won their first Ranji Trophy since 2016. The domestic powerhouses increased their lead over other teams in the standings for the most trophies won in the first-class competition. With Karnataka coming in a distant second, no other team has won the Ranji Trophy more times than this one.

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