Andhra Stuns Defending Champions Vidarbha, Claims Top Spot in Ranji Trophy

• Andhra defeated defending champions Vidarbha by eight wickets in their Ranji Trophy match in Anantapur.
• Chasing 259, Andhra successfully completed the target on the fourth day, with Shaik Rasheed scoring an unbeaten 132.
• Shaik Rasheed and captain Ricky Bhui (64 not out) formed a crucial 145-run partnership for the third wicket.
• Andhra secured the top spot in Group A with 29 points, setting up a tight finish for knockout qualifications.
• In another match, Jharkhand inflicted a massive innings and 301-run defeat on Uttar Pradesh in Lucknow.

Why It Matters: Andhra's dominant eight-wicket victory over Vidarbha propels them to the top of Group A.