Vidarbha forced Karnataka into submission on the third day of its Ranji Trophy quarterfinal at VCA Stadium (Civil Lines) here on Sunday. Karnataka had no answer to disciplined bowling, falling for 286.
Having taken a massive 174-run innings lead, Vidarbha has virtually shut the door on Karnataka’s campaign. The home team piled on the pain by cruising to 50 for no loss at Stumps.
The onus was on the Karnataka batters to make big hundreds and build partnerships. Only Nikin Jose (82, 212b, 11x4) was up for the fight. R. Samarth (59, 97b, 7x4) started the day with gumption, blunting the attack with a dead bat.
