Vidarbha Defeats Karnataka by Six Wickets to Reach Vijay Hazare Trophy Final

Vidarbha defeated defending champions Karnataka by six wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final at Bengaluru, securing their second consecutive final appearance. Karnataka posted 280 runs, anchored by Karun Nair's 76, but Vidarbha's disciplined bowling, led by Darshan Nalkande's five wickets, restricted them. Aman Mokhade scored a commanding 138, becoming the tournament's leading run-scorer, and, supported by Ravikumar Samarth's unbeaten 76, guided Vidarbha to victory with over three overs remaining. Vidarbha will face the winner of Punjab and Saurashtra in the final.