Danish Malewar’s superbly constructed innings (138 not out) not merely helped Vidarbha tide over a bumpy start, but take the opening day’s honours against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy final in Nagpur.

Vidarbha ended Day 1 with a score worth 254/4 in 86 overs against Kerala in the final of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy being held at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur. Vidarbha were off to a poor start, losing three early scalps.

Catch the live score and updates from the Ranji Trophy final between Vidarbha and Kerala being played at Nagpur between February 26 and March 2.

Vidarbha are chasing their third Ranji Trophy title while this is the first time Kerala are featuring in the final of India's premier first class tournament. | Crickit

Karun Nair, Danish Malewar register impressive knocks against Kerala on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final, as Vidarbha are in cruise control at the end of Day's play. Vidarbha end Day 1 at the score of 254/4,

Vidarbha’s Danish Malewar played a fantastic innings, scoring a century against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy final in Nagpur. Coming in at number four, he formed a solid partnership with Karun Nair, helping Vidarbha reach lunch safely.

Frontline pacer MD Nidheesh grabbed two wickets and and his young new-ball colleague Eden Apple Tom took one as Vidarbha found themselves in early trouble at 24 for three

Nagpur: For the first time in history, Kerala has reached the final of the prestigious Ranji Trophy, where they will face former champions Vidarbha in what promises to be an intense showdown. The final will begin at 9:30 AM in Nagpur today,

A last-wicket partnership, a timely ricochet off a helmet - Kerala's journey to the final had plenty of dramatic moments

Vidarbha are chasing their third title, while this is the first time Kerala have qualified for the Ranji Trophy final