Vidarbha won the Ranji Trophy 2024 after a tame draw against Mumbai in the final. They secured the title based on their first-innings lead, which is the deciding factor when the final ends in a draw.
This is Vidarbha’s third Ranji Trophy title, adding to their back-to-back wins in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Their strong performance in the first innings gave them the edge, allowing them to claim the championship despite the match ending in a draw.
It’s a big moment for Vidarbha cricket, proving that their dominance in domestic cricket is no fluke.
Vidarbha’s key players this season included:
Harsh Dubey (Spinner): Took crucial wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the final.
Akshay Wadkar (Captain & Wicketkeeper): Led from the front and played important knocks.
Aditya Sarwate (All-rounder): Contributed with both bat and ball throughout the season.
Atharva Taide & Yash Rathod (Batters): Played key innings when needed.
2024-25 Ranji Trophy final against Kerala, Karun Nair played a pivotal role for Vidarbha. In the first innings, he scored 86 runs, contributing to Vidarbha’s total of 379. In the second innings, he delivered an unbeaten 132, helping Vidarbha reach 249 for 4 at stumps on Day Four, leading by 286 runs.
Nair’s performance was instrumental in Vidarbha’s dominance in the final, bringing them closer to securing their third Ranji Trophy title.