Ranji Trophy Final: Kerala Opts to Field Against Vidarbha in Historic Clash

Alex B · Feb 26, 2025

Nagpur, February 26: Kerala captain Sachin Baby won the toss and elected to field against Vidarbha in the much-anticipated Ranji Trophy final on Wednesday. The summit clash, held at Nagpur, marks Kerala’s first-ever appearance in the championship final, a significant milestone in their domestic cricket history.

Vidarbha, on the other hand, enters the final as a formidable contender, having secured the prestigious Ranji Trophy title twice in the past. The team has been in outstanding form this season, maintaining an unbeaten streak. Their path to the final included an emphatic 80-run victory over defending champions Mumbai, showcasing their dominance.

Team Line-ups:

Kerala XI:

Akshay Chandran
Rohan Kunnummal
Varun Nayanar
Sachin Baby (C)
Jalaj Saxena
Mohammed Azharuddeen
Ahammed Imran
Salman Nizar
Aditya Sarwate
MD Nidheesh
Nedumankuzhy Basil

Vidarbha XI:

Dhruv Shorey
Parth Rekhade
Danish Malewar
Karun Nair
Yash Rathod
Akshay Wadkar (C)
Harsh Dubey
Nachiket Bhute
Darshan Nalkande
Yash Thakur
Akshay Karnewar

With Kerala aiming for their maiden championship and Vidarbha seeking to add a third title to their legacy, the final promises to be an intense battle. Will Kerala script history, or will Vidarbha extend their dominance? Stay tuned for live updates from the high-stakes encounter.