Vidarbha, Ranji Trophy and Kerala

Vidarbha beat Kerala with first innings lead to win Ranji Trophy for third time
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,
Vidarbha win 3rd Ranji Trophy title after Kerala draw: Stats
Vidarbha cricket team has won its third Ranji Trophy title on basis of their first innings lead versus Kerala in the 2024/25 final. The high-scoring match in Nagpur ended in a draw on Day 5.
Ranji Trophy | Vidarbha completes a well-deserved triumph
Akshay Wadkar’s men won their third Ranji Trophy in seven years, beating Kerala in the final on first-innings lead at the VCA Stadium on Sunday. They had begun the final day leading by 286 runs with six wickets in hand.
Vidarbha win Ranji Trophy title on basis of 1st innings lead against Kerala in final
Vidarbha emerged as the best team across all the four groups in the league stage with six wins in seven matches giving them 40 points.
Nair, Malewar and bowlers lead Vidarbha to third Ranji Trophy title
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.
Vidarbha bat out Kerala in final, clinch third Ranji Trophy title
Nagpur: Vidarbha left nothing to chance as they batted for almost five sessions, driving home the advantage of a 37-run first innings lead to claim their third Ranji Trophy title on Sunday. Kerala, the first-time finalists,
Vidarbha clinch third Ranji Trophy title
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's one hand on the Ranji Trophy after Nair's 132*
But moments like those were far and few amid a largely frustrating day for Kerala, whose hopes of a maiden title seem all but gone, with them needing a miracle to make a match of this on the final day.
Ranji Trophy winners' prize money almost same as Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finalists; here's how much Vidarbha will get
Ranji Trophy 2024-25 winners Vidarbha will get the same amount as the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finalists. Here's how much the side will get.
Ranji Trophy Final: Vidarbha crowned champions for 3rd time with first innings lead against Kerala (WATCH)
Vidarbha cricket team players rejoiced as the side was crowned as the Ranji Trophy champions for the third time despite a draw in the final against Kerala at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Nagpur on Sunday,
Vidarbha: Humble, hungry and making their presence felt
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Vindication for Vidarbha: From Ranji nobodies to three-time champion
Vidarbha lifted its third Ranji Trophy at the VCA Stadium on Sunday, beating the first-time finalist Kerala on first-innings ...
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Youngsters steal the show for Vidarbha
Vidarbha head coach Usman Ghani lauded the young players for their performances in the team's third Ranji Trophy triumph.
Vidarbha has reaped the success for work done at grassroots level
Vidarbha's rise in domestic cricket, winning Ranji Trophy with talented team, led by highest wicket-taker and run-getter.
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Kerala team receives rousing welcome after commendable Ranji Trophy campaign
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala team received a rousing welcome when they landed at Thiruvananthapuram airport on Monday night ...
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PIX: Vidarbha's Rs 3 crore reward! Wakhare's farewell
The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) has announced a cash reward of Rs 3 crore for its Ranji Trophy winning side, apart ...
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Vidarbha Cricket Association announces cash reward for Ranji Trophy-winning side, felicitates Akshay Wakhare
Vidarbha forced a draw against Kerala in the summit clash and clinched the title on the basis of their first innings lead of ...
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It’s thrice as nice for Vidarbha!
Akshay Wadkar & Co clinch their third title in seven seasons as they beat Kerala via 37-run first innings lead; skipper ...