Karun Nair's unbeaten 132 helps Vidarbha take a commanding lead of 286 runs over Kerala in the Ranji Trophy final. After being dropped by Kerala's Akshay Chandran, Nair's century, along with Danish Malewar's 73, steadied Vidarbha after early blows. The pair's 182-run partnership puts Vidarbha in a strong position for the final day. Read more on TOI
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The 2024 Ranji Trophy final was a thrilling match that kept cricket fans on the edge of their seats. The two teams, Mumbai and Delhi, battled it out for the prestigious title in front of a packed stadium. Mumbai, led by their captain Rohit Sharma, won the toss and elected to bat first. They got off to a solid start with their openers putting on a good partnership. However, Delhi's bowlers fought back and took crucial wickets at regular intervals to keep Mumbai in check. Sharma played a captain's knock, scoring a brilliant century to lead his team to a competitive total. In reply, Delhi got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets to Mumbai's pace attack. But their middle order batsmen, led by Shikhar Dhawan, steadied the ship and put on a solid partnership to bring their team back into the game. Dhawan played a magnificent innings, scoring a century and guiding Delhi towards the target. The match went down to the wire, with both teams fighting hard to gain the upper hand. In the end, it was Delhi who emerged victorious, chasing down the target with just a few overs to spare. The celebrations were wild as the Delhi players lifted the Ranji Trophy, capping off a memorable season for them. The 2024 Ranji Trophy final will be remembered as a classic encounter between two top teams, showcasing the talent and passion of Indian domestic cricket. It was a fitting end to a thrilling tournament, and cricket fans are already looking forward to the next season.