Vidarbha opened their campaign in the U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy (One-Day) with a fluent 53-run victory over Jammu and Kashmir in Panchkula on Thursday.
Captain Kush Sharma (58) and Saish Bhise (60 not out) starred with the bat, while Himanshu Kawale claimed 4 wickets for 30 to fashion Vidarbha's win.
Unseasonal rain delayed the start of the Elite Group C match, resulting in a curtailed match. Vidarbha won the toss and scored 233/7 in their 38 overs.
Kush led the charge with a fine 58 off 60 deliveries. He hit five boundaries and a six and shared an opening stand of 46 with Ayush Chaudharkar (34). Kush added a further 80 runs for the second wicket with Arnav Lunge (34), giving Vidarbha a strong start.
Following the loss of three wickets in quick succession, Luthade and Sarvesh Khankar (18) added 40 runs. Saish hit seven boundaries and two sixes to boost Vidarbha's final tally.
J&K openers Shourya Chouhan (26) and Rahil Younis added 59 runs. Arjun Sharma (32) and Aashutosh Mahajan (34) kept J7K in the race but Kawale, Dhotre and Kush combined to ensure a comfortable victory.
BRIEF SCORES
Oct. 8, 2026: Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula
Toss: Vidarbha, elected to bat
Vidarbha 233/7 in 38 overs (Kush Sharma 58, Ayush Chaudharkar 34, Arnav Lunge 34, Saish Bhise 60 not out; Ketan Singh 2/24)
J&K 180 all out in 33.3 overs (Rahil Younis 50, Aashutosh Mahajan 34; Himanshu Kawale 4/30, Kush Sharma 2/31, Om Dhotre 2/58)
Result: Vidarbha won by 53 runs
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