Vidarbha rode on a fine 143 by opener Atharva Taide and 91 by Yash Rathod to post 342 runs in their first innings. With pacer Yash Thakur grabbing 4-66, the Rest of India were restricted to 214, conceding a lead of 128 runs. The hosts then posted 232 in their second innings, setting Rest of India a stiff chase of 361.