On Irani Cup Day 3, Vidarbha is leading the Rest of India. Their bowlers, led by Yash Thakur, tore through the opposition batting, and their leading order provided them with a solid ground in the second innings. The pitch is already showing wear, and the bowlers of Vidarbha are in support with the match already in the final days.
According to ESPNcricinfo, Vidarbha remains firmly in control and is well-positioned to push for victory.
Match Summary
Category | Details |
Match | Vidarbha vs Rest of India |
Date | October 1-5, 2025 |
Venue | VCA Stadium, Nagpur |
Format | First-class (Irani Cup) |
Vidarbha 1st Innings | 342 all out |
Top Scorers (Vidarbha) | Atharva Taide 143, Yash Rathod 91 |
Rest of India 1st Innings | 214 all out |
Vidarbha 2nd Innings | 232 all out |
Vidarbha Tighten Its Grip on the Irani Cup
Irani Cup Day 3 belonged completely to Vidarbha. They bowled the Rest of India out after scoring 342 in their first innings. This was a big advantage of 128 runs, and it established the atmosphere of the match.
The ball star was Yash Thakur, who took 4 for 66 to shatter the Rest of India’s backbone. While Rajat Patidar tried to steady the innings, wickets kept tumbling at the other end. That disintegration gave Vidarbha the ability to maintain control and drive much further ahead in this important confrontation on Irani Cup Day 3.
WHAT A YORKER BY YASH THAKUR. pic.twitter.com/tFL4aWGZpg
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 3, 2025
Vidarbha remained in control in their second innings. They scored 232 runs and had their total advantage increased to 360 runs. Aman Mokhade played with a steady hand of 37, and Dhruv Shorey and Akshay Wadkar provided stability. Vidarbha are in a commanding position as the match heads into Day 4.
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The surface is also beginning to wear out. The pitch now offers grip and bounce, which will make batting even harder in the last innings. This will play into the hands of Vidarbha, who already have a bowling unit capable of exploiting every bit of assistance. The rest of India will need something special if they are to stay in the contest.
Key Statistics
Team | Player | Runs | Bowling |
Vidarbha | Atharva Taide | 143 | – |
Vidarbha | Yash Rathod | 91 | – |
Vidarbha | Yash Thakur | – | 4/66 |
Rest of India | Rajat Patidar | 66 | – |
Rest of India | Abhimanyu Easwaran | 52 | – |
Rest of India | Manav Suthar | – | 3/74 |
Amit Mishra’s Take
From what we have seen on Irani Cup Day 3, Vidarbha looks like a side that has every area covered. Their batting has been patient and solid, and their bowling has been sharp and decisive.
Yash Thakur’s spell showed how they can strike at the right times to break partnerships. A solid first-innings lead and a growing advantage in the second innings underline why Vidarbha are firmly in control.
Meanwhile, the Rest of India appears unsettled. Their batting has failed to stand the test, and their bowlers are now facing the difficult challenge of rescuing the situation. Vidarbha is heavily advantaged, with the pitch likely to become even tougher.
The Rest of India cannot be viewed as winning this match by its cool and calculated evaluation in all sessions. Vidarbha appears to have the Irani Cup in the bag unless something extraordinary occurs.
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