The correct answer is D. Vidarbha.
Vidarbha created history by winning the 2017 Ranji Trophy tournament with a thumping 9-wicket win over Delhi at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on the fourth and penultimate day of their final on 1st January, 2018. This was Vidarbha’s first-ever Ranji Trophy title, and they became the first team from the Vidarbha region to win the prestigious tournament.
The Vidarbha team was led by Faiz Fazal, who scored 93 runs in the first innings and 106 runs in the second innings. The Vidarbha bowlers also performed well, with Umesh Yadav taking 5 wickets in the first innings and Rajneesh Gurbani taking 4 wickets in the second innings.
The Vidarbha team’s victory was a remarkable achievement, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and the support staff. The victory will also be a source of inspiration for the next generation of cricketers from Vidarbha.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: Hyderabad did not win the 2017 Ranji Trophy. They were knocked out in the semi-finals by Vidarbha.
- Option B: Gujarat did not win the 2017 Ranji Trophy. They were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Mumbai.
- Option C: Uttar Pradesh did not win the 2017 Ranji Trophy. They were knocked out in the group stage.
- Option D: Vidarbha won the 2017 Ranji Trophy by defeating Delhi in the final.