Kerala's Ranji Trophy journey, missed opportunities, and future prospects analyzed in a detailed cricket analysis.

Reaching the final of India’s most prestigious domestic tournament is no mean feat, no doubt, and Sachin Baby’s Kerala deserves all the attention they are getting.

Vidarbha emerged as Ranji Trophy champions by outplaying Kerala in the final and securing a 37-run first innings lead. The team, with standout performances from players like Yash Rathod and Harsh Dubey,

Catch the highlights from the third day of the Ranji Trophy 2025 final, where Vidarbha are up against Kerala in Nagpur

Vidarbha clinched their third Ranji Trophy title after drawing the final against Kerala, thanks to their first-innings lead. Their earlier titles were

Vidarbha 379 (Malewar 153, Nair 86, Nidheesh 3-61) and 375 for 9 dec (Nair 135, Malewar 73, Sarwate 4-96) drew with Kerala 342 (Baby 98, Sarwate 79, Nalkande 3-52) Vidarbha put the ghosts of 2023-24 to bed in the most emphatic manner possible - snatching a thrilling battle for the first-innings lead in style - and then grinding Kerala down for nearly five sessions in the second innings to be crowned Ranji Trophy champions for the third time.

Nagpur: Vidarbha exorcised the ghosts of their 2023-24 heartbreak in the most emphatic way, clinching their third Ranji Trophy title with a commanding performance against Kerala. They fought hard to secure the crucial first-innings lead and then batted for nearly five sessions in the second innings to grind down their opponents.

Vidarbha confirmed their victory over Kerala in the final of the Ranji Trophy, with a 37-run first innings lead enough to let them bat out a draw and win their third title in seven years. Karun Nair and Danish Malewar the heroes.