India, Feb. 2 -- Defending champions Vidarbha defeated Uttar Pradesh by four wickets to progress to the quarterfinals of the elite Ranji Trophy alongside Andhra from Group A on Sunday. Vidarbha finished second in Group A behind Andhra on net run rate after amassing 31 points from seven games, the same as Andhra's. Chasing 201 for an outright win, Vidarbha finished at 91 for 4 on Saturday but came out strong on Sunday to knock off the target in 58.2 overs for the loss of six wickets.

Openers Aman Mokhade top-scored with an elegant 83 off 150 balls that was laced with 10 boundaries, while Danish Malewar continued his fine form with 54 off 89 deliveries. Left-arm orthodox Shivam Sharma was the pick of the bowlers for Uttar Pradesh with figu...