VID Vs KER: Karun Nair, Danish Malewar register impressive knocks against Kerala on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final, as Vidarbha are in cruise control at the end of Day’s play.
Vidarbha end Day 1 at the score of 254/4, with Danish Malewar unbeaten on the score of 138, alongside batting-partner Yash Thakur. It was a memorable day for Danish Malewar, who’s unbeaten ton guided Vidarbha in a stronger position.
Stumps on Day 1!
Vidarbha script an excellent comeback to end the day on 254/4, after being reduced to 24/3.
Danish Malewar (138*) hit a solid unbeaten ton, adding 215 for the 4th wicket with Karun Nair (86)#RanjiTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank
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Stepping up on the big stage 🔥
21-year-old Danish Malewar strode out to the crease at 11/2 in the 7th over of the innings & crafted an excellent 💯 under pressure! 👏👏#RanjiTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank | #Final
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Vidarbha Vs Kerala: Day 1 Highlights
Vidarbha and Kerala are contesting the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, and the visitors won the toss and decided to bowl first.
The decision paid didvideds as Kerala ran through the top-order of the home side, and left them feeling at 24/3 after 13 overs.
Karun Nair and Danish Malewar continued their impressive form by registering a mammoth 215-run partnership for the 4th wickets to restore stability in their first innings.
The partnership propelled the side beyond the 200-run mark on an evenly-balanced surface for both batters and bowlers.
Kerala bowlers looked helpless and went an entire session without a wicket. Finally, their breakthrough moment came few overs before the end of play on Day 1, as a miscommunication during running between the wickets led to Karun Nair’s dismissal via run-out, and the Indian veteran looked unhappy with his partner.
Watch the dismissal here:
Partnership-Breaker! 🙌
Rohan Kunnummal’s brilliant direct hit run out of Karun Nair breaks the 215-run 4th wicket stand 👌👌#RanjiTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank | #Final
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Vidarbha had the upper hand at the end of Day 1, with them dominating Session 2 & 3, and if the pair of Danish Malewar and Yash Thakur avoid early jitters in the morning session of Day 2, Vidarbha might be in for a huge first innings total against Kerala.
