Nagpur : Vidarbha defeated Kerala by first innings lead in Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final to win their 3rd title, which they previously won in 2018, 2019.
In Vidarbha’s first innings, despite being reduced to 24-3 initially, Danish Malewar (153) ton along with Karun Nair (86) posted mammoth 379 runs.
From Kerala’s side, MD Nidheesh & Eden Apple bagged 3-fers each.
Kerala, despite heroic knocks of Sachin Baby (98) & Aditya Sarwate (79) managed 342 runs, falling 37 runs short of Vidarbha’s 1st innings lead, and almost lost the match.
Darshan Nalkande, Harah Dubey & Parth Rekhade from Vidarbha picked 3-fers each.
In 2nd innings, Vidarbha in form Batter Karun Nair (135) smashed his 4th ton in the season. Danish Malewar (73) & Darshan Nalkhande (51*) score vital runs as Vidarbha Batted out till last day and won as a result of first innings lead.
Kerala spinner Aditya Sarwate picked 4 wickets in losing cause.
Danish Malewar was adjourned man of the match while Harsh Dubey man of the series.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
VID : 379
Danish Malewar: 153 (285)
Karun Nair : 86 (188)
KER :
MD Nidheesh : 28.1-61-3
1st Innings :
KER : 342
Sachin Baby : 98 (235)
Aditya Sarwate : 79 (185)
VID :
Harsh Dubey : 44-88-3
2nd Innings :
VID : 375-9
Karun Nair : 135 (295)
Danish Malewar : 73 (162)
Darshan Nalkhande : 51* (98)
KER :
Aditya Sarwate : 44.5-96-4
Result : Match Draw (Vidarbha win by 1st Innings Lead).
