Kerala's pace attack, led by Nedumankuzhy Basil, MD Nidheesh, and Eden Apple Tom, ensured that Vidarbha did not take complete control on day two of the Ranji Trophy final in Nagpur. They ended day two posting 131 for the loss of three wickets,

Vidarbha are still the ascendant side. A first-session collapse saw them restricted to 379, when a 450-plus target loomed at stumps on Day One. But the total still daunts Kerala, who have lost three wickets for 131 runs. The red-soil strip could soon flash its venomous fangs, and the visitors have to bat last.

There is something about Aditya Sarwate, Ranji Trophy final and the VCA Stadium. He was the player-of-the-match for Vidarbha in the 2018-19 final here. Six years later, he is playing an innings that could go some way in deciding another final. Except that he is playing against Vidarbha now.

Returning to the Kerala side after a prolonged injury hiatus, Eden Apple Tom picked three wickets against Vidarbha, including the in-form Yash Rathod.

Kerala's star Aditya Sarvate was the star for his side on day 2 of the ongoin Ranji Trophy final between Vidarbha and Kerala.

Kerala's pace trio of Nedumankuzhy Basil, MD Nidheesh, and Eden Apple Tom staged a commendable comeback on the second day of the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha. Vidarbha ended Day 1 with a score worth 254/4 in 86 overs against Kerala at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium,

A last-wicket partnership, a timely ricochet off a helmet - Kerala's journey to the final had plenty of dramatic moments

Kerala fought back incredibly well to keep the hosts under 400 which featured a career-best 153 from Danish Malewar and Karun Nair's 86.

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,

Vidarbha are chasing their third Ranji Trophy title while this is the first time Kerala are featuring in the final of India's premier first class tournament.