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Buttler wants England to ruin Rohit & Co.’s World Cup celebration in the semifinals. “Certainly don’t want to see India vs. Pakistan final.”

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Buttler wants England to ruin Rohit & Co.’s World Cup celebration in the semifinals. “Certainly don’t want to see India vs. Pakistan final.”

Jos Buttler has said that he wants England to spoil India and Pakistan’s chances of meeting in the final of the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

Speaking ahead of England’s semifinal against India at Edgbaston on Thursday, Buttler said that he would like his side to “ruin” the celebration if either India or Pakistan make it to the final.

“We don’t want to see an India-Pakistan final. Certainly don’t want to see that,” Buttler said. “We want to ruin the party, if that’s the way it is.

“We want to make sure we’re in the final. That’s the be all and end all for us. But it would be nice to, if not stop India winning the World Cup, then at least make it difficult for them.”

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Buttler also said that he is relishing the prospect of taking on India’s star batsman Rohit Sharma in the semifinal.

“He’s a world-class player. He’s in great form. It’s a great challenge,” Buttler said. “You want to test yourself against the best. That’s what gets you up for games.”

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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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