Danish Malewar, a young batsman, hit a century to lead Vidarbha's recovery in the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala.

Kerala, once denied by Vidarbha in their quest for a Ranji title, have stormed into the final. They will face a formidable Vidarbha team, who have won back-to-back titles and are in dominant form this season.

Ranji Trophy 2025: 21-year-old Danish Malewar, helped Vidarbha overcome a massive scare against Kerala on a greenish pitch that aided the seamers first up in the first session.

Kerala sealed their maiden Ranji Trophy final by taking a two-run first-innings lead over Gujarat, ending a 68-year wait to reach the final clash of the Indian cricket's premier domestic competition. On the other hand, the last year's runners-up Vidarbha claimed a vital 80-run in the other semi-final over Mumbai to book their spot in the final.

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,

Excitement builds in Kerala camp ahead of Ranji Trophy final against experienced Vidarbha team at VCA Stadium.

The first-ever finalists Kerala will take on two-time champions Vidarbha in the summit clash of the Ranji Trophy, which will be played at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha from Wednesday.

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 Ranji Trophy title while this is the first time Kerala are featuring in the final of India's premier first class tournament.

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