Bengal Records Joint 3rd-Highest Chase in Vijay Hazare Trophy History

• Bengal defeated Vidarbha by three wickets in Rajkot, marking a victorious start to their Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign.
• Vidarbha posted a formidable 382/5, with centuries from Dhruv Shorey (136) and A Mokhade (110).
• Bengal successfully chased 383/7 in 48.5 overs, making it the joint third-highest successful chase in tournament history.
• Key batting contributions came from Abhimanyu Easwaran (71), Abishek Porel (56), Sudip Kumar Gharami (68), Shahbaz Ahmed (71), and Akash Deep (38*).
• Shahbaz Ahmed was awarded Player of the Match for his crucial 71 runs.

Why It Matters: Bengal achieved a historic chase, securing a thrilling victory and a strong start in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.