Nagpur, Feb 27: Pacer Darshan Nalkande delivered an early breakthrough for Vidarbha, reducing Kerala to 57/2 at tea on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final after the hosts posted a competitive total of 379 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.
Vidarbha, resuming the day at 254/4, faced an early collapse, losing three wickets for just seven runs. Overnight centurion Danish Malewar was the first to depart, bowled by Nedumankuzhy Basil for a well-crafted 153 off 285 deliveries. His dismissal triggered a mini-slump, with Vidarbha slipping to 297/7.
However, contributions from Yash Thakur (25) and captain Akshay Wadkar (23) helped the team push their total to 379 before being bowled out in 123.1 overs.
For Kerala, pacers Eden Apple Tom and MD Nidheesh led the bowling attack, scalping three wickets each, while Basil chipped in with two crucial dismissals.
In response, Kerala had a shaky start as Darshan Nalkande struck twice, leaving them at 57/2 at the tea break. Aditya Sarwate remained unbeaten on 31, alongside Ahammed Imran, who was on 10.
Kerala 1st innings: 57/2 in 14 overs (Aditya Sarwate batting 31; Darshan Nalkande 2/8).
Vidarbha, resuming the day at 254/4, faced an early collapse, losing three wickets for just seven runs. Overnight centurion Danish Malewar was the first to depart, bowled by Nedumankuzhy Basil for a well-crafted 153 off 285 deliveries. His dismissal triggered a mini-slump, with Vidarbha slipping to 297/7.
However, contributions from Yash Thakur (25) and captain Akshay Wadkar (23) helped the team push their total to 379 before being bowled out in 123.1 overs.
For Kerala, pacers Eden Apple Tom and MD Nidheesh led the bowling attack, scalping three wickets each, while Basil chipped in with two crucial dismissals.
In response, Kerala had a shaky start as Darshan Nalkande struck twice, leaving them at 57/2 at the tea break. Aditya Sarwate remained unbeaten on 31, alongside Ahammed Imran, who was on 10.
Brief Scores:
Vidarbha 1st innings: 379 all out in 123.1 overs (Danish Malewar 153, Karun Nair 86; Eden Apple Tom 3/102).Kerala 1st innings: 57/2 in 14 overs (Aditya Sarwate batting 31; Darshan Nalkande 2/8).
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