Danish Malewar has scored his second century of his debut Ranji Trophy season, as Vidarbha finished Day 1 at 254/4. Karun Nair also scored a brilliant 86 but his innings was cut short after an unfortunate run out.

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 on Wednesday.

Kerala sealed their maiden Ranji Trophy final by taking a two-run first-innings lead over Gujarat, ending a 68-year wait to reach the final clash of the Indian cricket's premier domestic competition. On the other hand, the last year's runners-up Vidarbha claimed a vital 80-run in the other semi-final over Mumbai to book their spot in the final.

Karun Nair, Danish Malewar register impressive knocks against Kerala on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final, as Vidarbha are in cruise control at the end of Day's play. Vidarbha end Day 1 at the score of 254/4,

Danish Malewar’s superbly constructed innings (138 not out) not merely helped Vidarbha tide over a bumpy start, but take the opening day’s honours against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy final in Nagpur.

Vidarbha lost the toss and decided 'there was a bit of movement in the morning, and we thought why should we expose the top-order to the new ball'. It has paid off so far.

Vidarbha ended Day 1 with a score worth 254/4 in 86 overs against Kerala in the final of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy being held at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur. Vidarbha were off to a poor start, losing three early scalps.

Danish Malewar and Karun Nair orchestrated an impressive comeback for Vidarbha on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala. Their 215-run stand turned the tide after an early collapse. Malewar remained unbeaten at 138,

Danish Malewar scored a century and Karun Nair made 86 runs as Vidarbha posted 254/4 after Day 1 in the Ranji Trophy final at VCA Stadium in Nagpur. Kerala started well with the ball but lost the momentum in the middle.

India and Vidarbha batter Karun Nair has reached a massive milestone of scoring 8,000 runs in First-Class cricket. He achieved the landmark during the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala at the

(Photo Source - BCCI Domestic/ Twitter) was left fuming after a misunderstanding with teammate Danish Malewar cost him his wicket in the first innings of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final between Vidarbha and Kerala at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.