Kerala vs Vidarbha, Ranji Trophy Final 2024-25 Highlights: A horrible mix-up between Karun Nair (86) and Danish Malewar (138 not out) denied the former a deserving century but their much needed resistance took Vidarbha to a formidable 254/4 at stumps on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala in Nagpur on Wednesday. Nair and Malewar led a strong fightback for the hosts at the VCA Stadium after Kerala seamers struck early thrice to leave Vidarbha struggling at 24 for three. The pair put on a resolute 215-run stand for the fourth wicket consuming as many as 414 deliveries across the three sessions, mixing caution with aggression to give Vidarbha a strong footing. (Scorecard)
Vidarbha Playing XI: Dhruv Shorey, Parth Rekhade, Danish Malewar, Karun Nair, Yash Rathod, Akshay Wadkar(w/c), Akshay Karnewar, Harsh Dubey, Nachiket Bhute, Darshan Nalkande, Yash Thakur
Kerala Playing XI: Akshay Chandran, Rohan Kunnummal, Sachin Baby(c), Jalaj Saxena, Mohammed Azharuddeen(w), Salman Nizar, Ahammed Imran, Eden Apple Tom, Aditya Sarwate, MD Nidheesh, Nedumankuzhy Basil
Here are the highlights from Kerala vs Vidarbha, Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final:
Kerala vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy final
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Kerala did well with the new ball but as the day progressed, the wicket got flatter and the bowlers couldn't cause a lot of trouble. They'll hope the last run out opens the floodgates and they can get a few early wickets quickly or they'll Vidarbha will be onto a big first innings score. The first session on Day 2, is an important one. Do join us for it. Till then, goodbye and take care!
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A fine day of cricket! It began with Kerala dominating the proceedings with three quick wickets but then came the stand which turned the tide towards Vidarbha! Nair and Malewar batted brilliantly. They added over 200 before Nair was run out 15 short of a ton. Malewar was the highlight with a fine ton and his side will hope he can continue the good work along with the batters to come.
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85.61Jalaj Saxena to Yash Thakur
Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
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85.50Jalaj Saxena to Yash Thakur
Angled into the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.
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85.40Jalaj Saxena to Yash Thakur
On the stumps. Blocked.
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85.30Jalaj Saxena to Yash Thakur
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
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85.20Jalaj Saxena to Yash Thakur
Flatter and on the stumps. Blocked.
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85.12Jalaj Saxena to Yash Thakur
Two! On middle. This is worked through square leg. Two taken.
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84.64MD Nidheesh to
FOUR! Nicely played! Fuller and outside off. This is driven past cover and it races away to the fence.
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84.50MD Nidheesh to
On the stumps. Blocked.
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84.40MD Nidheesh to
On off. Kept out.
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84.30MD Nidheesh to
On middle. Kept out.
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84.21MD Nidheesh to Yash Thakur
On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
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84.10MD Nidheesh to Yash Thakur
On middle. Kept out.
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83.60to
Fullish and on off. Malewar pushes it to cover.
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83.50to
On the stumps. Blocked again.
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83.42to
Two more! Ourside off. This is guided past point for two.
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83.31to Yash Thakur
Outside off. Thakur guides it to point.
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83.20to Yash Thakur
On middle. Kept out.
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83.14to Yash Thakur
FOUR BYES! Down the leg side. Thakur leaves it alone. The keeper has no chance. It goes down to the fence.