Vizianagaram, Jan. 25 -- Andhra Pradesh stormed to the top of Group A in the Ranji Trophy with a convincing eight-wicket win over defending champions Vidarbha on Sunday at Vizianagaram.

Shaik Rasheed starred with an unbeaten 132, guiding Andhra to a comfortable chase of 259. Ricky Bhui also contributed with an unbeaten 64, securing Andhra's place at the top of the group.

Chasing 259, Andhra resumed day 4 at an overnight score of 93 for one and completed the task in 56.1 overs. Nachiket Bhute was Vidarbha's lone wicket-taker in Andhra's second innings, claiming 2/83.

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