Vidarbha wins well-deservedly.
• Vidarbha, led by Akshay Wadkar, won their third Ranji Trophy in seven years, beating Kerala in the final.
• Kerala had started the final day with 286 runs and six wickets in hand.
• Vidarbha’s collapse was a significant blow to Kerala, who managed to get Karun Nair out early and two more batters out.
• Akshay Karnewar and Darshan Nalkande remained long enough to bat Kerala out of the match.
• Vidarbha’s score at the time read 375 for nine, an overall lead of 412.
• Kerala’s lead was 320 with time for a chase if they could get the remaining wickets quickly.
• Vidarbha’s resilience was evident as they blunted Kerala’s attack for over 20 overs.
• The victory was a much-deserved victory for Vidarbha, with a small crowd celebrating their victory.