Vidarbha Vs Kerala Highlights, Ranji Trophy Final: VID Crowned Champions After Match Ends In A Draw

♏That's that! Match ends in a draw and VID are crowned Ranji Trophy champions for the third time in their history. Karun Nair, take a bow! Thanks to their first innings lead, Vidarbha had the upper hand in this tie. What a stellar season, after the heartbreak from last year!

KER 342

VID 379 & 375/9

The Vidarbha vs Kerala, Ranji Trophy 🌱final is available to stream live on the JioHotstar app and website in India.

🌼At stumps on day 4, Vidarbha were VID 249/4 in 90 overs, with a handsome lead of 286 runs over Kerala.

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

༺Karun Nair has turned into a run-machine this domestic season, piling 9 centuries with 860 runs and counting. Yash Rathod sits top of the list with 960 runs in this season Ranji Trophy season.

𝔍Akshay Wadkar and centurion Karun Nair are at the crease as VID look to start off the proceedings on the morning of day 5 of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final.

Score after 93 overs

VID 253/4

ܫKarun Nair has finally been dismissed as the veteran batter is stumped on 135 off 295 deliveries. A valiant innings comes to an end for Vidarbha as the 33-year-old puts his side close to the finish line.

Karun Nair st Mohammed Azharuddeen b Sarwate 135

𒐪Vidarbha's lead has crossed 300-run barrier despite the fall of Karun Nair wicket. Captain Akshay Wadkar is at the crease with Harsh Dubey as the duo look to take their team towards the grand title.

Score after 104 overs

VID 268/5

ಌAfter the fall of Karun Nair, it seems Kerala has made in-roads in the Test, with some wickets including Vidarbha captain Akshay Wadkar. Vidarbha are seven down before lunch but still have a reasonable lead.

Score after 110 overs

VID 283/7

𝔍Kerala's only bright spark in the second innings has been Aditya Sarwate, who has managed to scalp three wickets, including the wicket of Karun Nair. Despite Vidarbha dominating proceedings, Sarwate's bowling has been precise and with proper lines and lengths.

Score after 117 overs

VID 298/7

KER 342

VID 379 & 314/7 (124) - Lunch

ܫAt lunch, Vidarbha have reached 314 for the loss of seven wickets with their lead over 350. Despite some wickets in the middle-overs today, Vidarbha are in the driving seat and on course to win their third Ranji title.

🌊The action has kick-started post-lunch as Vidarbha's lead has stretched to 350-plus against Kerala. Akshay Karnewar is steering the ship for his side as Kerala look to scalp more wickets.

Score after 130 overs

VID 330/7

ꦜVidarbha are eight down in the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala on the final day but their lead is nearing 400 runs. Akshay Karnewar is the latest to depart as Vidarbha look to bat out the session.

Score after 133 overs

VID 345/8

𒁏Darshan Nalkande is holding up Vidarbha's innings as they near 400-run mark against Kerala. With last wicket pending, Vidarbha are closer than ever to their third Ranji Trophy title.

🅘Very proud to be in the final of the season. Big congratulation to the Vidarbha team. Very proud to lead this team, a lot of good performances by all players. We committed more mistakes than Vidarbha. My wicket changed the momentum of the game, I take the blame. I wanted to be there for the team, wanted to be there till the end to get the lead. I was playing my normal game, suddenly bad luck came for us. It's our first final in all three formats. Next time we will beat Vidarbha and give them a tough time.

🎉The boys are very happy, we have worked very hard for this. We lost the final last year, so we started preparing from the monsoon. Everyone worked on their skills and fitness for this season. We have our batters and bowlers in the top four or five. Yash Rathod and Malewar are capable of playing crucial knocks, they stepped up for us at crucial times. They showed their mental toughness when the team was in trouble. Proves their mettle. As a player and as a captain when you are playing a Ranji trophy, it's always a dream to lift the Ranji title. That dream has come true for me and my team today. We have ticked all the aspects, need to work on our shortcomings in the off-season