Ranji Trophy final: Vidarbha take 233-run lead over Delhi
Indore, Dec 31 (Cricketnmore) Akshay Wadkar spearheaded Vidarbha's rearguard action as they reached 528 for seven in their first innings, taking a commanding 233-run lead over Delhi on the third day of their Ranji Trophy cricket final at the Holkar
Sarwate's aggressive and free-spirited batting helped Wadkar settle into the rhythm without any pressure. Wadkar put emphasis on his defence while Sarwate took the Delhi bowlers head on.
He scored 50 from just 62 deliveries. At the score of 46, Sarwate got a life when Gautam Gambhir failed to react in time to a cut against spinner Vikas Mishra. That took him to 50.
After scoring 50, though he showed patience, Sarwate got two more chances, at the score of 63 and 67.
He was finally dismissed by Nitish Rana after Pant caught an outside edge, bringing an end to the seventh-wicket stand.
