Opener Atharva Taide capitalized on the opportunities he received, scoring an unbeaten century to lead a shaky Vidarbha to 280 for five on the opening day of their Irani Cup match against Rest of India on Wednesday.

Taide scored 118 not out off 240 balls, while Yash Rathod contributed a valuable 91 (153 balls, 6 fours, 1 six) as the duo revived their side after wickets fell in quick succession.

The Ranji Trophy champions did not have the best start; after racing to 40 for no loss in seven overs, Vidarbha slipped to 80 for three.

Taide had a major scare when India pacer Akash Deep bowled him on the first ball of the second over, but the delivery was declared a no-ball.

Despite not being at his best, Akash Deep managed to have Aman Mokhade caught behind by Ishan Kishan for 19 in the eigh

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