Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final: Vidarbha vs Kerala Match Report and Updates

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The Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final is underway, with Vidarbha taking on Kerala in a thrilling match. On the opening day, Vidarbha received a massive jolt in the first session when their top order was sent packing with just 24 runs on the board. However, a fighting double century partnership between Danish Malewar and Karun Nair helped Vidarbha turn things around. Malewar and Nair were involved in a 215-run stand that ensured the hosts finished strong at 254 for 4 by Stumps.

Kerala took just two balls to strike after asking Vidarbha to bat, with MD Nidheesh trapping Parth Rekhade leg-before-wicket for a duck. Despite looking solid in his brief stay, Dhruv Shorey edged one off Eden Apple to fall for 16, leaving his side in desperate need of a partnership. That is when Nair joined forces with Malewar to revive the batting side. Initially watchful, the two batters then went on the offensive to collect boundaries at regular intervals. Nair even took down spin by smashing Aditya Sarwate over cover for a six. Post lunch, Malewar cleared the ropes against the same bowler to bring up his half-century as the tide slowly started shifting.

The match is being closely watched by cricket fans, with many eager to see which team will emerge victorious. The Ranji Trophy is one of the most prestigious domestic cricket competitions in India, and the final is always a highly anticipated event. As the match progresses, fans can expect to see some exciting cricket, with both teams giving it their all to win the championship. Some of the key players to watch out for include Danish Malewar, Karun Nair, and MD Nidheesh, who have all made significant contributions to their teams so far. The cricket world is eagerly waiting to see what the rest of the match has in store.

Here are the brief scores from the match:

• Vidarbha: 254/4 (Danish Malewar 138*, Karun Nair 86; MD Nidheesh 2/33)
• Kerala: Yet to bat

The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams having a strong chance of winning. As the game progresses, fans can expect to see some exciting moments, including centuries and dramatic twists and turns. With the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final being one of the most highly anticipated cricket events of the year, fans are eagerly waiting to see which team will emerge victorious.

In addition to the Ranji Trophy final, there are several other cricket matches taking place around the world. These include the England vs Afghanistan match, where England needs 85 runs in 58 balls to win, and the Ind Masters vs ENG-M match, which Ind Masters won by 9 wickets with 50 balls remaining. There are also several women's cricket matches taking place, including the MI-W vs UPW-W match, where MI Women needs 106 runs in 82 balls to win, and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women match, which is yet to begin. With so much cricket action happening around the world, fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming days.

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