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Duleep Trophy, India A, and a shot at Indian team: Ranji top scorer Yash Rathod's simple plan
New Delhi, March 6: March 2 was the day when Vidarbha overcame the heartbreak of losing the 2023/24 Ranji Trophy final to be crowned as champions of the prestigious competition for the third time in front of their passionate home fans at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur.
A look at top performers from Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season
New Delhi, March 2: The latest edition of the Ranji Trophy concluded with Vidarbha securing their third Ranji Trophy title by securing a draw and a win on basis of second innings lead against Kerala on Sunday.
Vidarbha clinch third Ranji Trophy title
Nagpur, March 2: Vidarbha exorcised the ghosts of their 2023-24 heartbreak in the most emphatic way, clinching their third Ranji Trophy title with a commanding performance against Kerala.
Karun Nair's dream domestic season continues, levels with VVS Laxman's record
Nagpur, March 1: India and Vidarbha batter Karun Nair's dream domestic season continued as he scored yet another century, his ninth of the season during the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala on Saturday.
Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair's century puts Vidarbha in driving seat
Nagpur, March 1: Karun Nair's fourth century of the Ranji Trophy season powered Vidarbha into a commanding position on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha on Saturday.
Ranji Trophy final: Karun Nair hits ninth century of season to put Vidarbha in firm position
Nagpur, March 1: Vidarbha in-form batter Karun Nair carried his sublime touch in the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala as he struck a century in the second innings to put his side in a solid position to claim the title at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha on Saturday.
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha seize first-innings lead after Dubey's historic spell on Day 3
Nagpur, Feb 28: Vidarbha’s left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey carved his name in Ranji Trophy history on Day 3 of the final against Kerala at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, becoming the highest wicket-taker in a single season of the tournament to bowl out the visitors on 342 handing his side a minor lead of 37 runs.
Ranji Trophy: Harsh Dubey becomes highest wicket-taker in a single season
Nagpur, Feb 28: Vidarbha's left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey etched his name in the Ranji Trophy record books, setting the record for most wickets taken during a single season, picking up 3-88 on the third day of the final against Kerala at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium here on Friday.
Kerala fights back as pace trio restricts Vidarbha's advantage on day two of Ranji Trophy final
Nagpur, February 27: Kerala's pace attack, led by Nedumankuzhy Basil, MD Nidheesh, and Eden Apple Tom, ensured that Vidarbha did not take complete control on day two of the Ranji Trophy final in Nagpur. They ended day two posting 131 for the loss of three wickets, largely thanks to an unbeaten 66 from Aditya Sarwate, who was promoted to No. 3, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Ranji Trophy Final: Sarwate anchors Kerala's reply after pace trio strike back
Nagpur, Feb 27: Kerala's pace trio of Nedumankuzhy Basil, MD Nidheesh, and Eden Apple Tom ensured that Vidarbha could not fully capitalize on their strong overnight position on the second day of the Ranji Trophy final at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium at Jamtha here on Thursday.
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha take control in final as Malewar, Nair stitch 205-run stand vs Kerala
Nagpur, Feb 26: Danish Malewar and Karun Nair batted for a majority of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala and helped former champions Vidarbha get to 254/4 at stumps at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha here on Wednesday. After winning the toss and electing to field first, in their first-ever appearance in the final of India's premier domestic tournament, Kerala struck early with the ball.
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha's Karun Nair completes 8000 FC runs during final vs Kerala
Nagpur, Feb 26: India and Vidarbha batter Karun Nair has reached a massive milestone of scoring 8,000 runs in First-Class cricket. He achieved the landmark during the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha on Wednesday.
Ranji Trophy: Kerala aim for maiden title in summit clash against two-time winners Vidarbha
Nagpur, Feb 25: Kerala have set their eye on their maiden Ranji Trophy title when they take on two-time champions Vidarbha in the summit clash, which will be played at the VCA Stadium here in Jamtha from Wednesday.
Ranji Trophy: Parth Rekhade's magical over puts Mumbai on the backfoot
Nagpur, Feb 18: In just his second First-Class match, Parth Rekhade produced a game-changing spell that rattled Mumbai's formidable middle-order and left them with an uphill task in their Ranji Trophy semifinal against Vidarbha on Day Two at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha here on Tuesday.
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha storm into semis with dominant win over TN
Nagpur, Feb 11: Former winners Vidarbha delivered a commanding performance to book their spot in the Ranji Trophy semifinals, thrashing Tamil Nadu by 198 runs on Day 4 of their quarterfinal clash on Tuesday. Riding on Nachiket Bhute's three-wicket haul and Yash Rathod's resolute century, last season's runners-up continued their winning momentum, sealing a convincing victory at home.
Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair continues to knock on selectors door, slams unbeaten century for Vidarbha
Nagpur, February 8: Karun Nair continued to knock on the selector's doors after blazing his second century for Vidarbha in the second quarter-final of the ongoing Ranji Trophy on Saturday.
Performances like these don't just happen...: Tendulkar praises Karun Nair as batter nears all-time Vijay Hazare Trophy record
Mumbai, January 17: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar lauded compatriot Karun Nair for his monumental run as a part of Vidarbha's Vijay Hazare Trophy side, saying that performances like this just do not happen out of nowhere, they come from "immense focus and hard work".
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Nair amazed by his rich run of form, taking things one game at a time
New Delhi, January 15: India and Vidarbha batter Karun Nair opened up on his dream run in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, saying that he is himself amazed by his run of form and is taking things one match at a time, as far as his Team India return is concerned, ESPNCricinfo reported.