On the final day of the Irani Cup 2025 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, tensions escalated between Rest of India’s Yash Dhull and Vidarbha pacer Yash Thakur.
The young cricketers were involved in an intense altercation that nearly turned physical after Thakur dismissed Dhull.
Irani Cup 2025: Vidarbha Vs Rest of India – Highlights
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Chasing a challenging target of 360 runs, Rest of India were struggling at 80 for 5 when Dhull initiated a spirited fightback. The Under-19 World Cup 2022-winning captain demonstrated remarkable composure and aggressive intent, forming a crucial century partnership with Manav Suthar for the seventh wicket. With the match delicately
balanced and Rest of India still in contention, the duel between Dhull and Thakur became the defining moment of the clash.
The incident occurred in the 63rd over of the innings. Thakur, reintroduced into the attack, bowled a short-pitched delivery to Dhull, who was batting on 92 off 117 balls, with eight fours and a six. Attempting to upper-cut the delivery over third man, Dhull mistimed his shot, and Atharva Taide completed a smart catch near the boundary.
Thakur celebrated the wicket with visible aggression, aware of the importance of the dismissal given Dhull’s impact on the game.
Dhull appeared unimpressed by Thakur’s animated reaction and walked towards the bowler, leading to a heated verbal exchange.
The tension quickly escalated, and the two nearly came to blows before on-field umpires Kannur Swaroopanand and Rohan Pandit intervened to separate them. Thakur’s teammates also rushed in to calm the pacer, who continued to speak animatedly to the umpires even after the scuffle.
Vidarbha Beat Rest of India To Win Irani Cup
Yash Dhull’s impressive 92 wasn’t enough as Vidarbha’s bowlers secured a 93-run victory over Rest of India in the Irani Cup on Sunday. Chasing 361, Rest of India were bowled out for 267 in the second session of the fifth day. Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey (4/73) and pacer Yash Thakur (2/47) were instrumental in the win. Vidarbha have now won all three of their Irani Cup matches. Dhull and Manav Suthar (56) added a crucial 104-run stand, but Thakur’s dismissal of Dhull ended their hopes. Vidarbha’s Atharva Taide was named player of the match for his 143 and the vital catch.
