Introduction
Vidarbha Cricket Team vs Kerala Cricket Team Scorecard of Ranji Trophy Final 2024-25
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Duration: Ranji Trophy Final 2024-25
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Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
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Check out: Ranji Trophy 2024 Schedule
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Required Viewing: Ranji Trophy 2024 live Scorecards
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Qualifiers and Quarterfinals:
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1st Quarterfinal
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2nd Quarterfinal
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3rd Quarterfinal
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4th Quarterfinal
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Semifinals
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3rd Place Playoff
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Vidarbha became the champions for the third time after taking the crucial first innings lead as the final ended in a draw.
It was a Test cricket masterclass being showcased in this game, with brilliant performances by the likes of Danish Malewar, Karun Nair, Sachin Baby, as well as disciplined bowling by both sets of bowlers.
Match Summary Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Vidarbha Cricket Team vs Kerala Cricket Team Live ScoreCARD |
| Tournament | Ranji Trophy Final 2024-25 |
| Venue | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur |
| Toss | Kerala won the toss and elected to bowl |
| Result | Match Drawn, Vidarbha won First Inning lead |
| Vidarbha Titles | Third Ranji Trophy title |
| Player of the Match | Danish Malewar |
| Player of the Series | Harsh Dubey |
Vidarbha 1st Innings – 379 All Out
Vidarbha’s title win was built on their first innings. Danish Malewar smashed 153 off 285 balls while Karun Nair was a steadying influence with 86 off 188 balls.
Top Performers (Vidarbha)
| Player | Runs (Balls) | Fours/Sixes |
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| Danish Malewar | 153 (285) | 19/1 |
| Karun Nair | 86 (188) | 8/0 |
| Apoorv Wankhade | 41 (102) | 5/0 |
Kerala Bowling
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MD Nidheesh: 3/61
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Eden Apple Tom: 3/102
Kerala 1st Innings – 342 All Out
Kerala fought with pluck, Sachin Baby leading the way with a patient 98 off 235 balls along with innings of this and that from others.
Top Performers (Kerala)
| Player | Runs (Balls) | Fours/Sixes |
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| Sachin Baby | 98 (235) | 9/1 |
| Sanju Samson | 55 (114) | 6/0 |
| Basil Thampi | 31 (62) | 4/1 |
Vidarbha Bowling
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Darshan Nalkande: 3/52
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Parth Rekhade: 3/65
Vidarbha 2nd Innings – 375/9 Declared
Vidarbha continued the dominance in the second essay. Karun Nair’s 135 from 295 balls was a study in patience with Malewar pitching in with another solid 73.
Top Performers (Vidarbha)
| Player | Runs (Balls) | Fours/Sixes |
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| Karun Nair | 135 (295) | 14/1 |
| Danish Malewar | 73 (162) | 9/0 |
| Atharva Taide | 45 (102) | 6/0 |
Kerala Bowling
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Aditya Sarwate: 4/96
Kerala 2nd Innings – Match Drawn
In the second innings, Kerala were in survival mode, but as they had conceded the first-innings lead, Vidarbha clinched the Ranji Trophy even though the match ended in a draw.
Complete Match Scorecard Summary
| Innings | Score | Overs Played |
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| Vidarbha 1st Innings | 379 all out | 123.1 overs |
| Kerala 1st Innings | 342 all out | 125 overs |
| Vidarbha 2nd Innings | 375/9 declared | 143.5 overs |
| Kerala 2nd Innings | Match Drawn | – |
Key Highlights
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Danish Malewar’s Knock: His 153 in the first innings changed the course of the match.
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Consistency of Karun Nair: Scored 86 and 135 as Vidarbha controlled the game from beginning to end.
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Sachin Baby’s Fightback: Kerala skipper’s 90-odd alone gave them a fighting chance.
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Disciplined Bowling Units: Both sides displayed discipline, Nalkande and Rekhade providing Vidarbha with effective starts.
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Famous Victory: It was Vidarbha’s third Ranji Trophy and they had entered into some kind of a golden era in the Indian cricketing landscape.
Final Thoughts
Going through the Vidarbha Cricket Team vs Kerala Cricket Team scorecard, one finds tales of grit, class, and game awareness. First innings lead for Vidarbha turned out to be the difference, and Kerala’s comeback made it one of the most gripping finals in recent Ranji Trophy history.