Ranji Trophy Final: Kerala Challenges Vidarbha for Glory

Synopsis

The Ranji Trophy final will see Kerala, in their first final ever, face off against the experienced Vidarbha, who have won twice before. The match will take place at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha from February 26 to March 2, offering fans an exciting showdown.

Key Takeaways

Historic final for first-time finalists Kerala.
Vidarbha aiming for a third title after two previous wins.
Match scheduled from February 26 to March 2 at VCA Stadium.
Live streaming available on JioHotstar.
Both teams boast strong line-ups with key players.

New Delhi, Feb 25 (NationPress) In a historic showdown, Kerala, the first-time finalists, will face off against two-time champions Vidarbha in the prestigious Ranji Trophy final, set to unfold at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha starting Wednesday.

Having reached the semi-finals only for the second time, Kerala is eager to clinch their inaugural title, while Vidarbha seeks to overcome the disappointment of 2024 and secure the trophy this year.

Kerala made it to their first Ranji Trophy final by edging out Gujarat with a narrow two-run lead in the first innings, thereby ending a 68-year wait to compete for the championship in India's top domestic cricket tournament.

Vidarbha, making their fourth final appearance after winning the title in 2017-18 and 2018-19, earned their place in the final with a convincing 80-run victory over defending champions Mumbai.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Ranji Trophy final featuring Vidarbha and Kerala:

When to watch: The Vidarbha vs Kerala Ranji Trophy final will take place at 9:30 AM IST from February 26 to March 2.

Venue: The match will be held at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.

Where to watch: Fans can catch the live streaming of the Vidarbha vs Kerala Ranji Trophy final on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Details regarding the television broadcast are yet to be announced.

Squads:

Vidarbha: Akshay Wadkar (captain/wicketkeeper), Atharva Taide, Aman Mokhade, Yash Rathod, Harsh Dubey, Akshay Karnewar, Yash Kadam, Akshay Wakhare, Aditya Thakare, Shubham Kapse, Nachiket Bhute, Siddhesh Wath (wicketkeeper), Yash Thakur, Danish Malewar, Parth Rekhade, Karun Nair, Dhruv Shorey.

Kerala: Sachin Baby (captain), Rohan S. Kunnummal, Baba Aparajith, Vishnu Vinod, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Akshay Chandran, Shoun Roger, Jalaj Saxena, Salman Nizar, Aditya Sarwate, Basil Thampi, M.D. Nidheesh, N.P. Basil, N.M. Sharafuddeen, E.M. Sreehari.