The Vidarbha cricket team vs Kerala cricket team match scorecard of Ranji Trophy Elite Final 2024–25 repeats a contest of skill, patience and prowess. The match, which was played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur from February 26 to March 2, 2025, ended in a draw with Vidarbha winning the Ranji Trophy on the basis of their first innings lead.
📌 Match Summary
| Detail |
Information |
| Match |
Vidarbha cricket team vs Kerala cricket team – Ranji Trophy Elite Final |
| Dates |
February 26 – March 2, 2025 |
| Venue |
VCA Stadium, Nagpur |
| Toss |
Kerala won and chose to bowl |
| Result |
Match drawn; Vidarbha won on first innings lead |
| Player of the Match |
Danish Malewar (Vidarbha) |
| Player of the Series |
Harsh Dubey (Vidarbha) |
📝 Match Scorecard – Full Innings
🏏 Vidarbha 1st Innings: 379 all out (123.1 overs)
Batting Highlights
| Batsman |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
Strike Rate |
| Danish Malewar |
153 |
285 |
18 |
2 |
53.68 |
| Karun Nair |
86 |
188 |
10 |
0 |
45.74 |
| Nachiket Bhute |
32 |
38 |
5 |
1 |
84.21 |
Kerala Bowling
| Bowler |
Overs |
Runs |
Wickets |
| Nidheesh |
28.1 |
61 |
3 |
| Eden Apple |
31 |
102 |
3 |
| Basil Thampi |
25 |
78 |
2 |
🏏 Kerala 1st Innings: 342 all out (125 overs)
Batting Highlights
| Batsman |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
Strike Rate |
| Sachin Baby (C) |
98 |
235 |
8 |
1 |
41.70 |
| Akshay Chandran |
64 |
127 |
7 |
1 |
50.39 |
| Mohammed Azharuddeen |
47 |
88 |
6 |
0 |
53.41 |
Vidarbha Bowling
| Bowler |
Overs |
Runs |
Wickets |
| Harsh Dubey |
44 |
88 |
3 |
| Parth Rekhade |
30 |
65 |
3 |
| Darshan Nalkande |
22 |
54 |
2 |
🏏 Vidarbha 2nd Innings: 375/9 Declared (143.5 overs)
Batting Highlights
| Batsman |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
Strike Rate |
| Karun Nair |
135 |
295 |
15 |
1 |
45.76 |
| Danish Malewar |
73 |
162 |
8 |
1 |
45.06 |
| Darshan Nalkande |
51* |
98 |
5 |
1 |
52.04 |
Kerala Bowling
| Bowler |
Overs |
Runs |
Wickets |
| Aditya Sarwate |
44.5 |
96 |
4 |
| Basil Thampi |
31 |
98 |
2 |
🔍 Match Analysis
The Vidarbha cricket team vs Kerala cricket team match scorecard shows Vidarbha’s strength in batting depth and discipline with the ball:
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Danish Malewar’s Steadying Influence: His 153 in the first innings put the hosts on a solid footing that he complemented with a 73 in the second innings.
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Experience of Karun Nair: Karun Nair’s 86 and match-saving 135 added to his poise under pressure.
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Kerala Grit: Sachin Baby (98) and Akshay Chandran (64) kept Kerala in the hunt but were unable to overhaul Vidarbha’s lead.
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Bowling Heroes: Harsh Dubey and Parth Rekhade picked up three wickets apiece to stamp Vidarbha’s authority.
📈 Day-by-Day Progress Table
| Day |
Vidarbha Score |
Kerala Score |
Highlights |
| Day 1 |
245/3 |
– |
Malewar and Nair built a strong foundation. |
| Day 2 |
379 all out |
150/3 |
Malewar finishes century; Kerala in steady start. |
| Day 3 |
– |
342 all out |
Sachin Baby’s 98, Dubey’s discipline hands Vidarbha lead. |
| Day 4 |
320/6 |
– |
Nair’s composed ton extends lead. |
| Day 5 |
375/9 dec |
– |
Vidarbha call it; game drawn as they clinch title in first innings. |
🏆 Key Takeaways
| Factor |
Highlight |
| Title Winner |
Ranji Trophy 2024/25 based on first innings lead. |
| Match Star |
153 & 73 runs under pressure by Danish Malewar. |
| Bowling Impact |
B (Ravikumar Samarth 60, Harsh Dubey 3/38) 2nd innings 121 all out in 41.2 overs (Bharath 34, Dubey 6/35, Gowtham 3/11). Dubey was steady with his line and length, so important to Kerala’s first innings downfall. |
| Kerala’s Progress |
First appearance in Ranji Trophy final, Sachin Baby’s captaincy lauded. |
🏁 Conclusion
The Vidarbha cricket team vs Kerala cricket team scorecard gives all the details and the result tells why Vidarbha are stripping this season as well in India’s domestic cricket. Supported by Danish Malewar’s match-defining 100 and Karun Nair’s composure, Vidarbha sealed the title, but Kerala’s inspiring run to the final suggested a promising future for their cricket.
This was a domestic cricket game at its best – individual brilliance and tactical intrigue combined to make it one of the most memorable matches of the season.
