Ranji Trophy: J&K trots to 228 even as MD Nidheesh claims fifer for Kerala in quarterfinal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy: J&K trots to 228 even as MD Nidheesh claims fifer for Kerala in quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Kerala won the toss, unleashed fast bowler M. D. Nidheesh on Jammu and Kashmir, and ensured that his five-wicket haul restricted the opponent to 228 for 8 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals. With the surface at the MCA Stadium offering a tinge of green, Nidheesh exploited the early morning conditions and bowled stump-to-stump to reap benefits as J&K top-order struggled. Despite a cautious start, J&K opener and the team’s highest run-getter in the season, Shubham Khajuria, ended up offering a regulation catch to captain Sachin Baby, allowing Nidheesh to find the breakthrough. READ: IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli fit to play second ODI against England, confirms batting coach Sitanshu Kotak Things would have gone haywire had Kanhaiya Wadhawan and Sahil Lotra not forged a 55-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Both looked sorted before Aditya Sarwate broke the partnership, cleaning up Lotra and once the momentum was broken, Nidheesh struck again to claim his fifth wicket as Muzaffar was caught by captain Baby.

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Ranji Trophy: Kerala coach Amay Khurasiya proud of how his boys braved the odds to reach historic final
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ranji Trophy: Kerala coach Amay Khurasiya proud of how his boys braved the odds to reach historic final

The Hindu  

Amay Khurasiya has done for the Kerala cricket team what no coach before him could. He still did well overall and led the side well, too.” Looking back at Kerala’s campaign, he feels one moment that stood out was Salman Nizar’s valour. “Because Salman didn’t budge, that moment defined history for Kerala cricket,” says Khurasiya. “And the catch went to …

Ranji Trophy | Splendid effort by Kerala, but it has a few areas to work on
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ranji Trophy | Splendid effort by Kerala, but it has a few areas to work on

The Hindu  

What if there was no Mike-Gatting-reverse-sweeping moment for Sachin Baby? If none of the above had happened, Kerala probably would have been celebrating one of its greatest moments in its rich sporting history, and not the runner-up finish at the Ranji Trophy. To reach the final of India’s most prestigious domestic tournament is no mean feat, no doubt, and Baby …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala captain Sachin proud of journey to the final, takes blame for turning point in loss
3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala captain Sachin proud of journey to the final, takes blame for turning point in loss

The Hindu  

Sachin Baby has no qualms to admit that his slog-sweep was a turning point in the Ranji Trophy final. “If I take credit for the success, I will take the blame for failure, too,” Sachin said. If I had played too defensively, there would have been pressure on the team and myself.” He said he was proud of Kerala’s journey …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: “We didn’t depend on individuals,” says Vidarbha coach Usman Ghani after clinching title
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3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: “We didn’t depend on individuals,” says Vidarbha coach Usman Ghani after clinching title

The Hindu  

After the heartbreak of last year, it was a dream-come-true moment for Usman Ghani. “It has indeed been a dream to hold this magnificent trophy,” the Vidarbha coach said after beating Kerala on the first-innings lead in the Ranji Trophy final at the VCA Stadium on Sunday. “We missed it by a whisker last year.” He said the preparations had …

We didn’t depend on individuals and everyone contributed: Vidarbha coach Ghani
3 weeks ago

We didn’t depend on individuals and everyone contributed: Vidarbha coach Ghani

The Hindu  

After the heartbreak of last year, it was a dream-come-true moment for Usman Ghani. “It has indeed been a dream to hold this magnificent trophy,” the Vidarbha coach said after beating Kerala on the first-innings lead in the Ranji Trophy final at the VCA Stadium on Sunday. “We missed it by a whisker last year.” He said the preparations had …

Vidarbha clinch Ranji Trophy title as Malewar, Nair and bowlers lead from the front
3 weeks ago

Vidarbha clinch Ranji Trophy title as Malewar, Nair and bowlers lead from the front

Firstpost  

Danish Malewar, Karun Nair and bowlers starred as Vidarbha clinched their third Ranji Trophy title, securing victory based on a first-innings lead in the final against Kerala, as the summit clash ended in a draw on the fifth and final day on Sunday. Vidarbha won their third Ranji Trophy title after drawing against Kerala. Image: BCCI Vidarbha won their third …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karun Nair hundred sets up thrilling Day 5 in grand finale
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karun Nair hundred sets up thrilling Day 5 in grand finale

India Today  

The final of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 between Kerala and Vidarbha is currently on a knife-edge. With a day remaining in the summit clash at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, Vidarbha took a lead of 286 runs with six wickets left in their second innings. Ranji Trophy Final, Vidarbha vs Kerala, Day 4 Highlights Nair got run out for 87 …

Karun Nair's unbeaten 132 puts Vidarbha in command in Ranji Trophy final against Kerala
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Karun Nair's unbeaten 132 puts Vidarbha in command in Ranji Trophy final against Kerala

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: Karun Nair made the most of a reprieve to pile up an unbeaten 132 and power Vidarbha to a position of command with an overall lead of 286 runs at stumps on Day Four of their Ranji Trophy final here on Saturday. Nair's fourth century of the Ranji Trophy season— and ninth overall including five tons in the Vijay …

Ranji Trophy final: Error in judgement from Sachin Baby costs Kerala dearly against Vidarbha
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ranji Trophy final: Error in judgement from Sachin Baby costs Kerala dearly against Vidarbha

The Hindu  

Sachin Baby did all the hard work in the toughest of conditions on Friday. With Kerala 55 runs short of Vidarbha’s first-innings score of 379, Sachin went down on his knee to slog-sweep Parth Rekhade. With two days remaining, either side boasting fine spinners and the wicket promising more turn, this match need not hinge on the first-innings lead. READ: …

Ranji Trophy final | Baby chances his arm at the wrong time as Vidarbha pounces to take the first-innings honours
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ranji Trophy final | Baby chances his arm at the wrong time as Vidarbha pounces to take the first-innings honours

The Hindu  

Sachin Baby did all the hard work in the toughest of conditions. With Kerala inching closer to the Vidarbha first-innings score, and he himself to a hundred in his 100th First Class match, the Ranji Trophy final no less, the Kerala captain went down on his knee to slog-sweep Parth Rekhade. That was not just the end of Baby, it …

Kerala vs Vidarbha LIVE STREAMING: When and where to watch Ranji Trophy final Day 3 online? Check full details
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Kerala vs Vidarbha LIVE STREAMING: When and where to watch Ranji Trophy final Day 3 online? Check full details

Live Mint  

Sachin Baby's Kerala and Akshay Wadkar's Vidarbha will meet in Nagpur to clinch the Ranji Trophy 2025. Despite losing 3 wickets for 24 runs, Vidarbha's Danish Malewar and Karun Nair stood up in the biggest match of the tournament and put on a 215-run partnership. Eventually, a 44-run last wicket partnership between Nachiket Bhute and Harsh Dubey helped the home …

Ranji Trophy Final: Vidarbha take crucial lead vs Kerala despite Sachin Baby's 98
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ranji Trophy Final: Vidarbha take crucial lead vs Kerala despite Sachin Baby's 98

India Today  

Vidarbha bowled Kerala out for 342 and gained a crucial 37-run lead in the first innings of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Kerala’s skipper, Sachin Baby, played a valiant knock of 98 runs off 235 balls, including 10 fours, but it wasn't enough to surpass Vidarbha's total of 379. Salman Nizar, Mohammed …

Sarwate keeps in Kerala in the hunt after Vidarbha posts 379
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sarwate keeps in Kerala in the hunt after Vidarbha posts 379

The Hindu  

There is something about Aditya Sarwate, Ranji Trophy final and the VCA Stadium. After Darshan Nalkande yorked the openers Akshay Chandran and Rohan Kunnummal, it was his third-wicket partnership of 93 with the young Ahammed Imran that steadied the Kerala innings. Yash Rathod, who arrived in the middle with 933 runs and five hundreds against his name, fell to a …

VID vs KER, Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final: Sarwate haunts Vidarbha with bat after Kerala seamers make merry with ball
3 weeks, 3 days ago

VID vs KER, Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final: Sarwate haunts Vidarbha with bat after Kerala seamers make merry with ball

The Hindu  

There is something about Aditya Sarwate, Ranji Trophy finals and the VCA Stadium. Sarwate, coming in at one-drop for the first time, batted with grit, as well as some flair, to lead Kerala’s reply to Vidarbha’s first innings score of 379. Ranji Trophy final, Day 2 -As it happened But, in the final hour, Imran was guilty of playing according …

Ranji Trophy final, VID vs KER: Aditya Sarwate leads Kerala's fightback on Day 2
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ranji Trophy final, VID vs KER: Aditya Sarwate leads Kerala's fightback on Day 2

India Today  

Aditya Sarwate led Kerala's fightback on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha on Thursday, February 27 as they ended the day on 131 for 3, trailing by 248 runs. After starting the day on 254 for 4, Vidarbha got things going off the very first ball as Yash Thakur hit Nidheesh for a boundary. Ranji Trophy Final …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final: Centurion Malewar content to get fruits of preparations on challenging pitch
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final: Centurion Malewar content to get fruits of preparations on challenging pitch

The Hindu  

Making fifties is fine. Vidarbha’s Danish Malewar is finding all that out in his first season in First Class cricket. He came out to bat in the Ranji Trophy final after scoring five fifties, but only one hundred. RELATED: Centurion Malewar hits Kerala, helps Vidarbha recover from shaky start on Day 1 But, Malewar was joined by Karun Nair and …

Malewar’s century helps Vidarbha recover
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Malewar’s century helps Vidarbha recover

The Hindu  

Danish Malewar put on a display worthy of the grandest of stages in domestic cricket. Nidheesh had suggested Kerala’s gamble to bowl first might perhaps work: Vidarbha was reduced to 24 for three. Eden Apple Tom, playing his first Ranji match after the 2021-22 season during which he became the first from Kerala to take a wicket with his first …

VID vs KER, Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final: Centurion Malewar hits Kerala, helps Vidarbha recover from shaky start on Day 1
3 weeks, 4 days ago

VID vs KER, Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final: Centurion Malewar hits Kerala, helps Vidarbha recover from shaky start on Day 1

The Hindu  

Danish Malewar put on Wednesday a display worthy of the grandest of stages in domestic cricket. 🙌 Rohan Kunnummal's brilliant direct hit run out of Karun Nair breaks the 215-run 4th wicket stand 👌👌#RanjiTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank | #Final Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/up5GVaflpppic.twitter.com/7zmJCeo9Jd — BCCI Domestic February 26, 2025 A fine opening spell by M.D. Nidheesh had suggested Kerala’s gamble to bowl …

Malewar's unbeaten ton, Nair's 86 take Vidarbha to 254/4 on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy final
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Malewar's unbeaten ton, Nair's 86 take Vidarbha to 254/4 on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy final

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: A horrible mix-up between Karun Nair and Danish Malewar denied the former a deserving century but their much-needed resistance took Vidarbha to a formidable 254/4 at stumps on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala here on Wednesday. Nair and Malewar led a strong fightback for the hosts at the VCA Stadium after the Kerala seamers …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: What happened the last time Kerala played Vidarbha?
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Ranji Trophy 2024-25: What happened the last time Kerala played Vidarbha?

The Hindu  

Kerala created history against Gujarat, earning a dramatic two-run lead in the semifinal on Friday to reach its first-ever Ranji Final. As Kerala and Vidarbha take on each other in the season finale on Wednesday, let’s see what happened when these two teams met the last time. VIDARBHA vs KERALA The Ranji Trophy 2019-20 Elite Group A match between Vidarbha …

Ranji Trophy 2024-2025: Top 10 leading wicket-takers of the current season
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-2025: Top 10 leading wicket-takers of the current season

The Hindu  

The 2024-2025 Ranji Trophy season has witnessed a lot of exceptional performances from the bowlers, but a handful of them have stood out, occupying the top places in the wicket-taking charts this season. Bowlers like Harsh Dubey, Auqib Nabi, and Shams Mulani have showcased extraordinary skills and consistency in their performances, making significant contributions to their teams. Top 10 Leading …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Experienced Sarwate’s match-defining spell sets up final date with former team
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Experienced Sarwate’s match-defining spell sets up final date with former team

The Hindu  

As Kerala took to the field on day five of the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Gujarat, the team was in desperate need of inspiration to mount a comeback. Despite the fifth-day pitch offering little turn, Sarwate rose to the occasion, taking the remaining wickets and restricting the home side to 455, just two runs shy of Kerala’s first-innings total. “I’ve …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: It is a great honour to represent Kerala in its first final, says Jalaj Saxena
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: It is a great honour to represent Kerala in its first final, says Jalaj Saxena

The Hindu  

Veteran all-rounder Jalaj Saxena said it was an honour as a professional player to be playing in Kerala’s first-ever Ranji Trophy final after the side’s draw with Gujarat in the semifinal here on Friday. After 20 years in the domestic circuit, aggregating over 7000 First-Class runs and 480 wickets, it will be the off-spinner’s first Ranji final too. Kerala bowler …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Vidarbha quells Mumbai’s lower-order show to secure final spot
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Vidarbha quells Mumbai’s lower-order show to secure final spot

The Hindu  

Mohit Avasthi and Royston Dias – in sync with Mumbai’s trend for the season of lower order contributing much more with the bat than the top order – frustrated the Vidarbha bowlers a lot. However, off the fifth ball into the last session, Harsh Dubey – the undisputed stand-out bowler of the Ranji Trophy season – rapped Avasthi on the …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 semifinal: Kerala enters maiden final after dramatic first innings lead over Gujarat, in Ahmedabad on February 21 2025
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 semifinal: Kerala enters maiden final after dramatic first innings lead over Gujarat, in Ahmedabad on February 21 2025

The Hindu  

The stage was set for a gripping finale. The odds were stacked against Kerala, with Gujarat needing just 28 runs at the start of the final day to cross the opponent’s 457, with three wickets in hand. Kerala looked to have scuffed the chance to remove the well-set Jaymeet when skipper Sachin Baby dropped a comfortable catch at short cover …

Ranji Trophy: Kerala uses concussion sub to replace Salman Nizar with Shoun Roger
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy: Kerala uses concussion sub to replace Salman Nizar with Shoun Roger

The Hindu  

Kerala has opted to substitute out Salman Nizar for the remainder of the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Gujarat after he sustained a knock to the head off the final ball of the Gujarat first-innings. Arzan Nagwaswalla attempted a slog with Gujarat just two runs shy of the Kerala total of 457, but the ball bounced off Salman’s helmet before captain …

Watch: Drama Unfolds In Ahmedabad As 'Helmet' Assists Kerala To Create History In Ranji Trophy SF
1 month ago

Watch: Drama Unfolds In Ahmedabad As 'Helmet' Assists Kerala To Create History In Ranji Trophy SF

ABP News  

GUJ Vs KER: Gujarat and Kerala are arguably producing the 'Match of the Year', as both sides are in a tightly-contested battle for a place in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final. Here's How Kerala Has One Foot In Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final In Ranji Trophy, the rule states that the team who manages to take the 'first innings lead' in …

Kerala reaches first Ranji Trophy final after taking first-innings lead vs Gujarat
1 month ago

Kerala reaches first Ranji Trophy final after taking first-innings lead vs Gujarat

The Hindu  

The stage was set for a gripping finale. The odds were stacked against Kerala, with Gujarat needing just 28 runs at the start of the final day to cross the opponent’s 457, with three wickets in hand. Kerala looked to have scuffed the chance to remove the well-set Jaymeet when skipper Sachin Baby dropped a comfortable catch at short cover …

Watch: Kerala edge closer to their first-ever Ranji final after miraculous catch
1 month ago

Watch: Kerala edge closer to their first-ever Ranji final after miraculous catch

India Today  

It was a thriller of the highest order at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday, February 21. Kerala edged ever closer to the Ranji Trophy final for the first time in their 74-year history in the premier first-class cricket tournament, taking the first-innings lead against Gujarat in the semi-final. Kerala secured a two-run lead in the morning session on Day …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jaymeet, Jalaj’s inspirational performances set up tense semifinal showdown
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jaymeet, Jalaj’s inspirational performances set up tense semifinal showdown

The Hindu  

When Gujarat resumed its first innings on day four of its Ranji Trophy semifinal against Kerala on Wednesday, the side looked primed to chase down the visitor’s score of 457. While Manan Hingrajia’s wicket helped Kerala add a spring to its step, Saxena’s ball to dismiss centurion Panchal was the one that truly got the team elated. Gujarat batter Jaymeet …

Jalaj confident that Kerala can take first innings lead against Gujarat
1 month ago

Jalaj confident that Kerala can take first innings lead against Gujarat

The Hindu  

Kerala spinner Jalaj Saxena was confident his team could prise out the last three Gujarat wickets early on day five to gain the first-innings lead in the Ranji Trophy semifinal here. The veteran spinner bowled 36 overs on day four, bagging four wickets to bring his team back in the game after Gujarat raced to 238 for the loss of …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jaymeet’s unbeaten 74 takes Gujarat towards Kerala’s first-innings score on Day 4 of semifinal
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jaymeet’s unbeaten 74 takes Gujarat towards Kerala’s first-innings score on Day 4 of semifinal

The Hindu  

Jalaj Saxena’s four-wicket haul seemed to be taking his team to the cusp of history, but a knock beyond his years from Jaymeet Patel ensured the first Ranji Trophy semifinal between Gujarat and Kerala in Ahmedabad is tantalizingly poised heading into the final day. Ranji Trophy Highlights, Semifinals Day 4 Priyank Panchal, the overnight centurion, and Urvil Patel then scored …

Did Gujarat bend the concussion substitute rule in the Ranji Trophy semifinal vs Kerala?
1 month ago

Did Gujarat bend the concussion substitute rule in the Ranji Trophy semifinal vs Kerala?

The Hindu  

Gujarat spinner Ravi Bishnoi was substituted off from the field, following a concussion, during the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Kerala on Thursday. Bishnoi had taken a knock to the head while attempting to stop a ball at point during Kerala’s first innings on Wednesday. The concussion rule had also come in for discussion during the recent T20I series between India …

Ranji Trophy | Late-bloomer Akash comes good with the bat and the gloves
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy | Late-bloomer Akash comes good with the bat and the gloves

The Hindu  

With Hardik Tamore unable to cement his place as Mumbai’s permanent wicketkeeper-batter, the team has been trying out various options in the slot over the last three seasons. For the time being, though, the reigning Ranji Trophy champion can stop its search, with Akash Anand enjoying an exemplary outing in both departments during the semifinal against Vidarbha. While the five …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Panchal century drives Gujarat’s strong reply to Kerala’s 457 on Day 3 of semifinal
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1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Panchal century drives Gujarat’s strong reply to Kerala’s 457 on Day 3 of semifinal

The Hindu  

A sublime unbeaten century from opener Priyank Panchal helped Gujarat fight back and remain on track to overcome Kerala’s formidable first-innings total during their Ranji Trophy semifinal here on Wednesday. Panchal remained unbeaten on 117 off 200 balls at the end of the third day, taking his side to 222 for one in 71 overs, 235 runs short of the …

Ranji Trophy | Azharuddeen’s hundred puts Kerala in control
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy | Azharuddeen’s hundred puts Kerala in control

The Hindu  

When Sachin Baby edged one to the cordon off the second ball of the day, it felt like all of Kerala’s patient build-up might fizzle out. But, Mohammed Azharuddeen’s first First Class century in seven years ensured Kerala took control of the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Gujarat here on Tuesday. Arzan Nagwaswalla received some help in the air with the …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala’s Azharudeen hits first hundred in seven years to grind down Gujarat on Day 2
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala’s Azharudeen hits first hundred in seven years to grind down Gujarat on Day 2

The Hindu  

When Sachin Baby edged one to the cordon on the second ball of the day, it felt like all of Kerala’s patient build-up might fizzle out before its zenith on day two. But, Mohammed Azharuddeen’s second First-Class century, his first in seven years, ensured Kerala had control of the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Gujarat in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. While the …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Back from groin injury, Sachin Baby continues his glory march with Kerala
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Back from groin injury, Sachin Baby continues his glory march with Kerala

The Hindu  

There was a stark contrast between the playing elevens fielded by Gujarat and Kerala during the first Ranji Trophy 2024-25 semifinal being played in Ahmedabad. Kerala skipper Sachin Baby got the rub of the green when he won the toss and opted to bat first, hoping to put up a daunting first-innings score. There wasn’t as much movement as we …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Consolidated batting effort gets Vidarbha to 308/5 against Mumbai on Day 1
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Consolidated batting effort gets Vidarbha to 308/5 against Mumbai on Day 1

The Hindu  

Dhruv Shorey gave a solid start; Danish Malewar played an innings with flair, and Karun Nair appeared effortless at the crease, but none of them could convert their knocks into a big one. As a result, despite crossing the 300-run mark, Vidarbha would feel far from comfortable at the end of the opening day’s proceedings of its Ranji Trophy semifinal …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Sachin Baby’s patient fifty for Kerala earmarks attritional opening day against Gujarat
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Sachin Baby’s patient fifty for Kerala earmarks attritional opening day against Gujarat

The Hindu  

A conservative, unbeaten half-century from captain Sachin Baby helped Kerala post 206 for four against Gujarat during day one of the first Ranji Trophy semifinal at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Monday. Despite picking only four wickets in the day, the Gujarat bowlers will be buoyant with the controlled run rate while Kerala will take positives from the stubborn …

RANJI TROPHY | Middle-order heavy hitters in focus as Kerala takes on Gujarat
1 month, 1 week ago

RANJI TROPHY | Middle-order heavy hitters in focus as Kerala takes on Gujarat

The Hindu  

It will be a battle between the middle-order heavy lifters when Gujarat takes on Kerala in the first semifinal of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Monday. While Gujarat’s batters locked themselves on the crease to bat Saurashtra out of reckoning in Rajkot, Kerala needed a stubborn 256-ball association for the seventh wicket to earn …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Second semifinal between Gujarat and Kerala in Ahmedabad on February 17, 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Second semifinal between Gujarat and Kerala in Ahmedabad on February 17, 2025

The Hindu  

Hosts Gujarat are unlikely to digress from their tried and tested template of out-batting oppositions with dogged first innings displays as they take on a gutsy Kerala in their Ranji Trophy semi-final beginning in Ahmedabad on Monday. Fresh from his maiden first-class hundred with 140 runs, Urvil led Gujarat’s charge in an imposing first innings total of 511, while Jaymeet …

Ranji Trophy: Kerala batters overcome tough J&K test to reach first semifinal in six years
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy: Kerala batters overcome tough J&K test to reach first semifinal in six years

The Hindu  

It was a test of patience for the Kerala batters. Resuming at 100 for 2, Sachin and Akshay Chandran judged the early morning conditions well to deny J&K bowlers an opportunity to make inroads. READ: Tamil Nadu 2024-25 Season Review: Technical frailties of senior batters eclipse youngsters rise With the entire Kerala camp backing the batters with continuous synchronised clapping, …

Nizar, Azharuddeen hold firm as Kerala enters the semifinals
1 month, 1 week ago

Nizar, Azharuddeen hold firm as Kerala enters the semifinals

The Hindu  

It was a test of patience for the Kerala batters, but they eventually cleared it with elan as they batted out the final day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Jammu and Kashmir, to earn a draw and storm into the semifinal, riding on a one-run first innings lead. Resuming at 100 for 2, captain Sachin Baby and Akshay Chandran …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mumbai’s lower order imbibes ‘khadoos’ approach in consistent match-saving crusades
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mumbai’s lower order imbibes ‘khadoos’ approach in consistent match-saving crusades

The Hindu  

Mumbai was reeling at 113 for seven inside 30 overs on the first day of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Haryana when Tanush Kotian joined Shams Mulani at the crease. Mumbai’s lower order has contributed nearly 30 per cent of the team runs this season. Shardul Thakur, Kotian, and Mulani have contributed 972 runs out of the total of 1228 …

Ranji Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy

The Hindu  

Gujarat advanced to the Ranji Trophy semifinals for the first time since the 2019-20 season after thumping Saurashtra by an innings and 98 runs at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, here on Tuesday. While tall medium-pacer Priyajitsinh Jadeja claimed four for 32, left-armer Arzan Nagwaswalla looked particularly penetrative with an older ball that was inclined to reverse swing. But once his …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: ‘There is a clear pattern to our defeats and we need to sort it out’, says TN skipper Sai Kishore after quarterfinal exit
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: ‘There is a clear pattern to our defeats and we need to sort it out’, says TN skipper Sai Kishore after quarterfinal exit

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu skipper R. Sai Kishore minced no words when saying that the team needs to improve its performances in away conditions after crashing out of the Ranji Trophy with a humiliating 198-run defeat to Vidarbha here on Tuesday. “It is a disappointing loss, and there is a clear pattern in our defeats in the last two years: playing in …

Rampant Vidarbha runs through Tamil Nadu, marches into semifinals
1 month, 1 week ago

Rampant Vidarbha runs through Tamil Nadu, marches into semifinals

The Hindu  

Vidarbha entered the knockout stages of the Ranji Trophy as the best among the eight teams, having dominated the group stages with six wins out of seven games. Like in the first innings, the TN batters came a cropper against quality pace bowling again, losing five wickets in the second session after pacer Nachiket Bhutte scythed through the brittle batting …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Vidarbha thrashes Tamil Nadu to set up semifinal clash with defending champion Mumbai
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Vidarbha thrashes Tamil Nadu to set up semifinal clash with defending champion Mumbai

The Hindu  

Vidarbha entered the knockout stages of the Ranji Trophy as the best among the eight teams, having dominated the group stages with six wins out of seven games. Over the last four days, the two-time champion lived up to its billing after producing a clinical performance to thrash Tamil Nadu by 198 runs on the penultimate day of the quarterfinal …

Ranji Trophy: Paras Dogra re-ignites Jammu and Kashmir’s maiden semifinal dreams with hard-fought century
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy: Paras Dogra re-ignites Jammu and Kashmir’s maiden semifinal dreams with hard-fought century

The Hindu  

It took Paras Dogra 14 innings and eight matches to score his first First Class century of the season. With J&K chasing its dreams of reaching its maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal, Dogra led from the front with a classy 132, forged two crucial partnerships - 146 with Kanhaiya Wadhawan, followed by a 50-run stand for the fifth wicket with Sahil …

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