The 2008–09 Irani Trophy match was played 24–28 September 2008 at the Reliance Stadium in Vadodra. Rest of India defeated the reigning Ranji Trophy champions Delhi defeated by 187 runs.[1][2]

Delhi captain Virender Sehwag lodged a complaint with match referee Rajendrasinh Jadeja against Munaf Patel for using "abusive language" in an exchange of words with Aakash Chopra and Sehwag.[3]

Scorecard

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24-27 September 2008
Scorecard
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252 (81.3 overs)
Wasim Jaffer 46 (95)
Ishant Sharma 3/22 (12.3 overs)
177 (57 overs)
Virender Sehwag 43 (57)
Munaf Patel 4/31 (9 overs)
302 (92.5 overs)
MS Dhoni 84 (113)
Chetanya Nanda 5/48 (26.5 overs)
190 (60.5 overs)
Gautam Gambhir 91 (176)
Harbhajan Singh 4/31 (14.5 overs)
Rest of India won by 187 runs
Reliance Stadium, Vadodara
Umpires: Sanjay Hazare and Shavir Tarapore
  • Rest of India won the toss and elected to bat.

References

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  1. ^ "Irani Cup | 2011/12 Irani Cup | Live Score, Schedule, News". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  2. ^ "Rest of India rout Delhi by 187 runs, lift Irani Cup". The Times of India. 2008-09-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  3. ^ "Delhi lodge complaint against Munaf". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2024-01-03.


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