Ranji Trophy 2025: Danish Malewar's Unbeaten 138 Powers Vidarbha To 254/4 On Day 1 Against Kerala In Final

The first day of the Ranji Trophy final between Vidarbha and Kerala was lit up by Danish Malewar's stunning unbeaten 138, which pulled Vidarbha out of a troubled start, as Karun Nair added a steady 86 before being run out. Vidarbha reached 254/4 at the end of the day, with the match signaling the beginning of a thrilling final. Kerala, who had struggled through to the final with a string of close victories, including a miraculous scrape through against Gujarat, met Vidarbha, who have been in destructive form this season with four outright wins in the group stages. Even though Vidarbha have a strong record, Kerala's fairytale journey guarantees loads of drama in the final, ensuring an interesting match-up between the champions and the dark horses.

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Updated on: 27 February 2025 8:50 am

Ranji Trophy Final Vidarbha vs Kerala Cricket Day 1 pics: Danish Malewar

Ranji Trophy Final: VIDAR vs KER-Day 1 | Photo: PTI

ꦅVidarbha's Danish Malewar, center, and Karun Nair run between the wickets on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final cricket match between Vidarbha and Kerala, at Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium, in Nagpur.

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Ranji Trophy Final: Vidarbha's Danish Malewar celebrates his half century | Photo: PTI

Vidarbha's Danish Malewar celebrates his half century on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final cricket ඣmatch between Vidarbha and Kerala, at Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium, in Nagpur.

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Ranji Trophy Final Vidarbha vs Kerala Cricket Day 1 pics:Eden Apple Tom

Ranji Trophy Final: Kerala's Eden Apple Tom bowls a delivery | Photo: PTI

Kerala's Eden Apple 🐎Tom bowls a delivery on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final cricket match between Vidarbha and Kerala, at Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium, in Nagpur.

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Ranji Trophy Final: Kerala's players celebrate a wicket | Photo: PTI

🍸Kerala's players celebrate a wicket on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final cricket match between Vidarbha and Kerala, at Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium, in Nagpur.

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Ranji Trophy Final Vidarbha vs Kerala Cricket Day 1 pics: MD Nidheesh

Ranji Trophy Final: Kerala's MD Nidheesh celebrates after taking the wicket of Vidarbha's Parth Rekhade | Photo: PTI

♎Kerala's MD Nidheesh celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Vidarbha's Parth Rekhade on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final cricket match between Vidarbha and Kerala, at Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium, in Nagpur.