In Match 9 of the Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) 2025 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur, Bharat Rangers (BHR) registered a dominant 77-run win over Orange Tigers (ORT). Orange Tigers elected to bowl first after winning the toss, but Bharat Rangers pulled off a batting masterclass and then reciprocated with sharp bowling.

Bharat Rangers (BHR) Innings

Bharat Rangers totalled a daunting 203/3 in their 20 overs, courtesy of a scintillating start by their top-order batsmen. Danish Malewar played an unflustered yet belligerent knock of 72 off 46 balls to set the tone for the side. He received excellent support from Updesh Rajput, who replied stroke by stroke to him with 71 off 46 deliveries. Skipper Atharva Taide blasted a fiery cameo, hammering 41 from 20 balls to take the total to a big height. Even as the run rate looked high, ORT bowlers were unable to stem the run flow. Akshay Karnewar (1/35), Darshan Nalkande (1/53), and Kshitiz Dahiya (0/15) could not stop the run rate as BHR set a huge target.

Orange Tigers (ORT) Innings

Pursuing 204, the Orange Tigers never really seemed to be on top and were bundled out for 126 in 14.3 overs. Apoorv Wankhade gave a glimpse of him showing some fight with an elegant 45 off 28 balls, and Akshay Karnewar contributed with a crisp 29 off 16. But the rest of the batting line collapsed under pressure. BHR bowlers were merciless in their follow-through—Manan Agarwal was the bowler of choice with 3/33, while Parth Khure (2/23) and Varun Bisht (2/0 off just 3 balls) made certain that ORT never staged a comeback. The overall all-around show handed Bharat Rangers a resounding victory and consolidated their position in the league.

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Bharat Rangers vs Orange Tigers: Match Scorecard

Bharat Rangers—203/3 (20 Overs)

Orange Tigers – 126/10 (14.3 Overs)

Match 9 of the Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) 2025 is upon us, with the Orange Tigers(ORT) taking on Bharat Rangers(BHR) on June 9 at 7:45 PM IST. As both teams try to earn points early in the season, we can look forward to a thrilling game in the afternoon sun. Playing at the VPL can pose some difficulties for batters with the dimensions of the boundaries as well as the low scores on the pitch in past editions.

Match Details 

• Date: June 9, 2025 
• Time: 07:45 PM IST
• Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
• Win% % Batting First: 33%
• Win% % Bowling First: 67%

Weather Report:

A very warm and dry afternoon is anticipated in Nagpur on match day, with temperatures between 42.2°C. Rain, with a negligible 3% chance of occurring as showers, is increasingly improbable. The air will see light winds, and humidity of around 20% should cause moderate discomfort to players, but have no impact on gameplay. 

• Temperature: 42.2 C
• Winds: Light winds (~10 - 12 km/h), unlikely to affect gameplay
• Rain: 20%—no expected rain interruption
• Humidity: Moderate (minimal effect on fitness and fielding)

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Pitch Report: 

The pitch at VCA Stadium continues to play slow and 'sluggish,' favoring bowlers, and seamers in particular with the new ball and spinners later on. The sting of large boundaries will not help clear the boundary any easier, and scores between 120 and 130 could make for a competitive total. Expect captains to want to bat first, with new conditions and scoreboard pressure.

• Nature of Surface: Two-paced; seam early on and spin later on
• Spinners: Should play a big role in the middle and death overs
• Boundary Dimensions: Long straight/square boundaries; a challenging six-hitting ground

Records at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium:

• Highest Team Total: 131-10 BR vs NMB
• Lowest Team Total: 108-10 NMB vs BR
• Average First Innings Total: 126 runs.