Ranji Trophy Final: Vidarbha vs Kerala Highlights: Malewar's Ton, Nair's 86 Take Vidarbha's To 254/4
Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final: 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.
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- Updated: February 26, 2025 06:32 pm IST

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
Kerala vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy final
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!
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.
Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
Angled into the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.
On the stumps. Blocked.
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
Flatter and on the stumps. Blocked.
Two! On middle. This is worked through square leg. Two taken.
FOUR! Nicely played! Fuller and outside off. This is driven past cover and it races away to the fence.
On the stumps. Blocked.
On off. Kept out.
On middle. Kept out.
On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
On middle. Kept out.
Fullish and on off. Malewar pushes it to cover.
On the stumps. Blocked again.
Two more! Ourside off. This is guided past point for two.
Outside off. Thakur guides it to point.
On middle. Kept out.
FOUR BYES! Down the leg side. Thakur leaves it alone. The keeper has no chance. It goes down to the fence.