Kerala's pace trio of Nedumankuzhy Basil, MD Nidheesh, and Eden Apple Tom staged a commendable comeback on the second day of the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha. Vidarbha ended Day 1 with a score worth 254/4 in 86 overs against Kerala at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium,

Aditya Sarwate led Kerala's brilliant fightback on Day 2 as they ended the day on 131 for 3 in 39 overs. Vidharbha's innings came to an end at 379 after some late fireworks from the lower order.

Check out how Day 2 of the final of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 between Vidarbha and Kerala panned out, only on CricTracker.

Kerala fought back incredibly well to keep the hosts under 400 which featured a career-best 153 from Danish Malewar and Karun Nair's 86.

There is something about Aditya Sarwate, Ranji Trophy final and the VCA Stadium. He was the player-of-the-match for Vidarbha in the 2018-19 final here. Six years later, he is playing an innings that could go some way in deciding another final. Except that he is playing against Vidarbha now.

A last-wicket partnership, a timely ricochet off a helmet - Kerala's journey to the final had plenty of dramatic moments

At the end of first day, Vidarbha was at a commanding position but Eden’s morning burst left the game in balance

The first day of the Ranji Trophy final between Vidarbha and Kerala was lit up by Danish Malewar's stunning unbeaten 138, which pulled Vidarbha out of a troubled start, as Karun Nair added a steady 86 before being run out.

Vidarbha are chasing their third Ranji Trophy title while this is the first time Kerala are featuring in the final of India's premier first class tournament.

Vidarbha and Kerala will square off in the Ranji Trophy 2024–25 final at Nagpur's Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.