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Ranji Trophy 2024/25 Final Day 4: Vidarbha On Cusp Of Winning The Title

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 It was a sensational batting effort as Vidarbha ended the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy finals against Kerala in a dominating position at VCA Stadium, Jamtha on 1 st March 2025. With a lead of 37 runs, Vidarbha got off to a shaky start losing 2 quick wickets. Jalaj Saxena produced a peach to dismiss Parth Rekhade. M Nideesh got rid of Dhruv Shorey with a stunning catch by Mohammed Azharudden leaving Vidarbha in trouble at 7 for 2. The veteran player, Karun Nair & centurion Danish Malewar showed intent to keep the scoreboard ticking. Nair was given a reprieve as Akshay Chandran dropped a chance at slips. After the drop chance, Nair and Malewar looked in great touch scoring runs with ease. Danish Malewar was given out by the umpire, on review it was overturned to not out. Both batters looked in superb touch not allowing Kerala bowlers any chance. Karun Nair and Danish Malewar ended the session at 90 for 2. The second session began well for Vidarbha as Karun reached his...

Ranji Trophy 2024/25 Final Day 3: Match Heading Towards An Exciting Finish

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  It was an exciting third day’s play of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy finals played between Vidarbha and Kerala at VCA Stadium, Jamtha on 28 th February 2025. Starting on the overnight score of 131 for 3, Kerala captain Sachin Baby and Aditya Sarwate kept the scoreboard ticking with lovely shots. Vidarbha created chances with disciplined bowling not allowing them to score runs easily. Harsh Dubey got the breakthrough dismissing Sarwate with a simple catch to Malewar at a silly point. Sarwate and Sachin Baby added 63 runs for the 4 th wicket. Salman Nazir showed intent against the Vidarbha bowlers along with captain Sachin Baby. Sachin kept his composure reaching his fifty off 102 deliveries. Right at the stroke lunch break, Harsh Dubey wrapped Salman Nazir with a peach. Nazir decided to review, and it was retained as out. Salman Nazir and Baby added 49 runs for the 5 th wicket. Kerala went into the lunch break at 219 for 5. After the lunch break, Kerala captain Sachin Baby sur...

Ranji Trophy 2024/25 Final Day 2: Honors Even

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 The second day of the finals between Vidarbha and Kerala saw honors even played at VCA Stadium, Jamtha on 27 th February 2025. Starting on the overnight score of 254 for 4, Danish Malewar continued from where he left from day 1 showing intent against Kerala bowlers. Yash Thakur also looked composed with his defense and hit lovely shots. Malewar reached his 150 off 273 deliveries. M Nideesh produced a peach to dismiss Malewar. The ball came in going through bat and pad ending a sensational knock. Malewar and Yash Thakur added 51 runs for the 5 th wicket. Basil Thampi got rid of nightwatchman Yash Thakur. Kerala took 3 rd wicket this session dismissing inform Yash Rathod with a good catch by Rohan Kunnumal leaving Vidarbha in some trouble. Akshay Karnewar and Akshay Wadekar steadied the ship for Vidarbha with an attacking approach. A stunning catch by Rohan Kunnumal ended Karnewar's innings. Karnewar and Wadekar put on 36 runs for the 8 th wicket. Eden Tom Apple struck to ...

Ranji Trophy 2024/25 Final Day 1: Great Day’s Of Cricket

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 The first day of the Ranji Trophy finals between Vidarbha and Kerala was an exciting affair played at VCA Stadium, Jamtha on 26 th February 2025. Kerala captain Sachin Baby won the toss and decided to field first. It was an ideal start for the visitors as M Nidheesh struck early in the very first over dismissing Parth Rekhade in front of the stumps. Nideesh got his second wicket getting rid of Darshan Nalkande with a simple catch to Basil Thampi. Dhruv Shorey looked positive with his strokes before Eden Tom got rid of him providing a simple catch to Mohammed Azharudden leaving Vidarbha in trouble at 24 for 3. Karun Nair and Danish Malewar played with attacking intent keeping pressure on the Kerala bowlers. Vidarbha batters ensured that they do not allow any chances. At the end of the first session, Karun Nair and Malewar ended at 81 for 3. After the lunch break, Malewar made the batting look easy keeping scoreboard reading reaching his fifty off 104 deliveries. Karun Nair k...

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mumbai Beat Haryana To Qualify For Semi-Finals

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  Under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, Mumbai won by showing fighting spirit to beat Haryana in the 3 rd quarterfinals of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 11 th February 2025. Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bat first. It was a disastrous start for the 42-time Ranji champion as they looked in deep trouble with the likes of Ayush Mhatre, Akash Anand, Siddhesh Lad &Suryakumar Yadav dismissed cheaply. Shivam Dube along with Rahane provided some resemblance. Mumbai looked in deep trouble at 113 for 7. Tanush Kotian and Shams Mulani rescued the innings putting on 165 runs for the 8 th wicket. Mumbai ended the first day at 281 for 8. Kotian played splendid innings as he was dismissed three short of a century. Mumbai ended their innings with a competitive total of 315. Lakshay Dalal and captain Ankit Kumar started off brightly for Haryana putting on 87 runs for the opening wicket. Yashvardhan and captain Ankit Kumar show...

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Gujarat Becomes The First Semi-Finalists

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  Gujarat stunned hosts Saurashtra with a resounding win in the 4 th quarterfinals of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy played at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot on 10 th February 2025. Gujarat captain Chintan Gaja won the toss and decided to field first. It was a disciplined bowling effort by Gujarat bowlers as they bundled out a formidable Saurashtra batting line-up for just 216. Chirag Jani was the top scorer with 69. Gujarat bowlers kept picking wickets at regular intervals. Gujarat captain Chintan Gaja led from the front with 4 for 48 in 21 overs. Jaymeet Patel & Siddharth Desai took 2 wickets each.   Priyank Panchal and Arya Desai ensured that Gujarat ended the first day on 21 for 0. Gujarat began the 2 nd day losing 3 quick wickets. Manan Hingrajia and Jaymeet Patel steadied the ship for the visitors putting on 134 runs for the 4 th wicket. Urvil and Jaymeet ensured that Gujarat ended the 2 nd day in a strong position at 260 for 4. Urvil Patel scored 140, Jaymeet Pa...

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Ravindra Jadeja Match Winning Performance Against Delhi

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   Phase 2 of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 saw many top Indian players like Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube &Pant taking part in the prestigious tournament after 1-3 loss to Australia in BGT and a 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand at home. Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Rahane &Rohit Sharma failed to perform according to expectations. Ravindra Jadeja showed his mettle for Saurashtra with a match-winning performance with both bat and ball against Delhi. Ravindra Jadeja’s match-winning performance Saurashtra registered a thumping 10-wicket win over Delhi played at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot. Ravindra Jadeja played a key role with the cherry in both innings. He contributed valuable runs in the 1 st innings. Jadeja started the rot for Delhi dismissing Sanat Sangwan. He then dismissed the well-set Yash Dhull to break a 51-run partnership for the 3 rd wicket. It was a superb bowling effort by the southpaw. When Delhi was looking good, Jadeja dismissed Delhi captain Ayu...