Vidarbha wicket-keeper Jitesh Sharma executed a spectacular catch to dismiss Ruturaj Gaikwad during the second Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 semi-final clash on Thursday, January 16. Batting first, Vidarbha posted a formidable total of 380/3 in their 50 overs.
Facing a daunting target, Maharashtra suffered an early setback as skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was dismissed for just 7 runs off 13 balls. On the third ball of the third over, pacer Darshan Nalkande delivered a sharp short ball that Gaikwad attempted to pull.
Beaten by pace, Gaikwad top-edged the ball high into the air. Despite the ball traveling away from him, Jitesh sprinted 20 yards to his left and executed a full-stretch dive to complete an extraordinary catch.
It was a brilliant effort that sent the Maharashtra skipper packing in a crucial Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 semi-final. Jitesh kept his eyes locked on the ball throughout and leaped full stretch to pull off an exceptional catch. You can watch the video here:
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Vidarbha’s Karun Nair Extends Remarkable Form in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25
Batting first, Vidarbha skipper Karun Nair maintained his outstanding form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. He smashed an unbeaten 88 off 44 balls at a strike rate of 200, hitting 9 fours and 5 sixes.
Following centuries by Dhruv Shorey and Yash Rathod, Karun’s explosive innings provided a strong finish, helping Vidarbha reach an imposing total of 380/3. The right-hander has been in sublime form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, amassing 752 runs in just seven innings at an astonishing average of 752 and a strike rate of 125.96.
He has scored five centuries and narrowly missed another in this match. Currently the tournament’s leading run-scorer, he has displayed incredible consistency, batting brilliantly throughout. The winner of the Vidarbha vs. Maharashtra clash will go on to face Karnataka in the final.
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