Vidarbha Clinches Third Ranji Trophy Title with First-Innings Lead Over Kerala

Led by Karun Nair and Danish Malewar, Vidarbha secured a dominant season, defeating first-time finalists Kerala to win their third Ranji Trophy in the 2024-25 season.

Vidarbha defeated Kerala in the Ranji Trophy final based on a first-innings lead of 37 runs, marking their third title win after victories in 2017-18 and 2018-19.
Karun Nair and Danish Malewar played pivotal roles, with Nair scoring 135 in the second innings and Malewar contributing 153 and 73 across both innings.
The team's all-round performance was highlighted by Harsh Dubey, who set a new record for most wickets in a Ranji Trophy season with 69 dismissals, and Yash Rathod, who scored 960 runs, becoming the season's top run-scorer.
Vidarbha showcased dominance throughout the season, winning nine out of ten matches, including outright victories in the quarterfinals and semifinals against Tamil Nadu and Mumbai, respectively.
Kerala, in their maiden Ranji Trophy final, displayed resilience but struggled to capitalize on key opportunities during the match, ultimately falling short against Vidarbha's disciplined approach.