Harsh Dubey heroics takes Vidarbha closer to innings win over Himachal Pradesh
India TodayLeft-arm spinner Harsh Dubey achieved his career-best bowling figures both in an innings and in a match, propelling Vidarbha to an innings and 88-run victory, their fourth consecutive win of the season, over Himachal Pradesh in a Ranji Trophy Group B match here on Friday. The win extends last season's runners-up lead to a commanding seven points clear of Gujarat in the group, virtually securing them a second successive knockout berth. At their home ground, Vidarbha’s task was merely to wrap things up after posting a mammoth 575 in their first innings, which had left Himachal Pradesh struggling. Young left-handed opener Aarya Desai was named Player of the Match for his impressive 200 off 342 balls, which propelled Gujarat to 375 and a slim 14-run first-innings lead.