Riding on Praful Hinge’s sensational spell (6 for 50) Vidarbha thrashed Gujarat by massive margin of 281 runs in Cooch Behar Trophy Under-19 match at VCA Civil Lines Stadium, here on Monday.
Gujarat were bundled out for 115 in 48.5 overs after Vidarbha set a victory target of 397. Devastating Hinge triggered the collapse dismissing opener Aarya Desai (7) with 12 runs on board.
Thanks to Hinge at one stage Gujarat’s half of the side returned to pavilion for just 43 runs. But then Umang and Haswang B Brahmbhatt (36) made 67 run partnership for sixth wicket.
Once Hinge trapped Umang in front of stumps on the core of 110, then Gujarat lost remaining five wickets adding just five runs and were bowled out for 115.
Hinge was well supported by Sushrut Bhaiswar (2 for 17). Harsh Dubey got one for 24. Vidarbha will play their next match against Maharashtra from December 20 at the same venue.
