Nagpur, Feb 26: Young Danish Malewar showcased remarkable composure under pressure, scoring an unbeaten century to rescue Vidarbha from an early collapse against Kerala on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final. By tea, the two-time champions had reached 170 for three, thanks to Malewar’s resilient 104* and a steady 47* from seasoned batter Karun Nair.
Vidarbha found themselves in trouble early, losing three wickets for just 24 runs within the first hour, as Kerala's pacers made an impact. MD Nidheesh led the attack with figures of 2/24, while Eden Apple Tom chipped in with one wicket, putting the hosts under immediate pressure.
However, Malewar, displaying maturity beyond his years, built a crucial 146-run partnership with Nair, stabilizing the innings and shifting momentum in Vidarbha's favor. The duo's disciplined batting ensured there were no further setbacks before the tea break.
With Malewar well set and Nair providing solid support, Vidarbha will look to build a commanding total in the crucial title clash.
Vidarbha found themselves in trouble early, losing three wickets for just 24 runs within the first hour, as Kerala's pacers made an impact. MD Nidheesh led the attack with figures of 2/24, while Eden Apple Tom chipped in with one wicket, putting the hosts under immediate pressure.
However, Malewar, displaying maturity beyond his years, built a crucial 146-run partnership with Nair, stabilizing the innings and shifting momentum in Vidarbha's favor. The duo's disciplined batting ensured there were no further setbacks before the tea break.
Brief Scores:
Vidarbha 1st innings: 170/3 in 58 overs (Danish Malewar 104*; Karun Nair 47*; MD Nidheesh 2/24) vs Kerala.With Malewar well set and Nair providing solid support, Vidarbha will look to build a commanding total in the crucial title clash.
