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The stage was set for an exciting showdown as Rajasthan faced Tamilnadu in the 2nd Preliminary Quarterfinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. Winning the toss, Tamil Nadu opted to bowl first, hoping to take advantage of the early conditions and restrict Rajasthan to a modest total. However, they were met with fierce resistance from the Rajasthan batsmen, particularly Abhijeet Tomarwhose brilliant century laid the foundation for a competitive innings.
Abhijeet Tomar’s resilient ton against Tamil Nadu
Tomar emerged as the star of Rajasthan’s innings, scoring an impressive 111 runs off 125 balls. His innings featured a mix of aggression and calculated shot selection, which kept the scoring at a healthy pace. Take touch included 12 limits and a six, demonstrating his ability to find space and rotate the attack effectively. His innings was instrumental in setting a solid platform for Rajasthan, especially after losing an early wicket.
The association of Tomar with Mahipal Lomrorwho contributed 60 runs off 49 balls, proved crucial. Together, they built a resilient partnership that not only stabilized the innings but also propelled Rajasthan to a formidable total. Their collaboration was marked by strategic running between wickets and timely boundaries, which frustrated the Tamil Nadu bowlers.
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Rajasthan batsmen’s successful outing in the middle against Tamil Nadu
Rajasthan’s innings got off to a tough start as they lost their first match. Sachin Yadavfor only 4 races. This initial setback put pressure on the batting side, but Tomar quickly took charge, showing his class and composure. His aggressive but calculated approach helped stabilize the innings, allowing him to build partnerships that would prove crucial.
Tomar found an ideal ally in Lomror and together they formed a formidable partnership. Tomar’s ability to find gaps and rotate the attack kept the scoreboard moving, while Lomror complemented him with his own attacking play. The duo’s partnership flourished, taking the total to over 180 runs before Lomror was dismissed for 60.
despite losing Deepak Hooda Soon after, Tomar continued to anchor the innings with his resilient knock. He reached his century with a flurry of boundaries, bringing excitement to the Rajasthan camp. However, he finally fell to Varun Chakaravarthy after scoring 111 runs off 125 balls.
In the later stages of the innings, Kartik Sharma he contributed a steady 35 runs while all other batsmen failed towards the end. Rajasthan finished their innings with 267 runs bundled in 47.3 overs. This competitive total set a challenging target for Tamil Nadu as they prepared to chase the runs in search of victory.
This is how Twitter reacted:
Rajasthan has 267 in total 🎯
1⃣1⃣1⃣ for Abhijeet Tomar
6⃣0⃣ for Mahipal LomrorVarun Chakaravarthy the pick of Tamil Nadu bowlers with 5⃣/5⃣2⃣
Can Tamil Nadu chase him? #VijayHazareTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank
Dashboard ▶️ https://t.co/pSVoNE63b2 pic.twitter.com/QUL3OMfrX5
– BCCI National (@BCCIdomestic) January 9, 2025
Abhijeet Tomar played a brilliant innings of 110 runs off 120 balls against TN in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. pic.twitter.com/a8IOALQdWp
-cricwa🏏 (@AnsariAjaz83776) January 9, 2025
Abhijeet take the brilliant Hundreds against Tamilnadu in the pre-Vijay Hajare Trophy quarterfinals.#India #domestic #vijayhazare #abhijeettomar #BCCI pic.twitter.com/ZxwTpmX1H9
— THE ALL-TERRAIN (@TheAllr0under) January 9, 2025
Abhijeet Tomar destroys Well build Hundred in previous quarterfinals
-Score 100 runs in 107 balls (11×4, 4×6)
-Rajasthan 168/1 #RAJvTN #VijayHazareTrophy pic.twitter.com/74POKpSf4V—Rohit Baliyan (@rohit_balyan) January 9, 2025
Magnificent innings by Abhijeet Tomar in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 💯#cricket #VijayHazareTrophy pic.twitter.com/ZYncNNfaDe
— Amman (@Amanriz78249871) January 9, 2025
A good century for Abhijeet Tomar. It took time when the pacers bowled well. but then he stepped on the pedal. 100 off 107b. Tushar Raheja must be kicking himself for dropping a sitter when he was at 0. Rajasthan 169/1 in the 30th over.
-S Dipak Ragav (@dipakragav) January 9, 2025
Abhijeet Tomar!!! what a good hit… pic.twitter.com/ziO63k8uDy
-Akash Thapa (@AkashThapa2505) January 9, 2025
