How Kerala Reached the Ranji Trophy Final 2024-25 – Match-by-Match Breakdown

Kerala secured its maiden Ranji Trophy final berth after taking a slim two-run first-innings lead against Gujarat at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. Below is the breakdown of Kerala’s journey to the summit clash. Group Stage Matches 1. Kerala vs Punjab – Kerala won by 8 wickets 2. Karnataka vs Kerala … Read more

Kerala qualifies for first Ranji Trophy final ever after taking first-innings lead vs Gujarat

Kerala qualified for its first Ranji Trophy final after taking a slim two-run first-innings lead against Gujarat at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. Kerala won the toss and opted to bat. It was bowled out for 457, riding on a brilliant 177 from M Azharuddeen.  In response, Gujarat nearly topped the first-innings … Read more

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Back from groin injury, Sachin Baby continues his glory march with Kerala

There was a stark contrast between the playing elevens fielded by Gujarat and Kerala during the first Ranji Trophy 2024-25 semifinal being played in Ahmedabad. While Gujarat opted to go with seven bowling options, four of them medium pacers, Kerala went with just two frontline pacers and three spin-bowling all-rounders in its team. ALSO READ … Read more

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Sachin Baby’s patient fifty for Kerala earmarks attritional opening day against Gujarat

A conservative, unbeaten half-century from captain Sachin Baby (69 batting, 193, 8×4) helped Kerala post 206 for four against Gujarat during day one of the first Ranji Trophy semifinal at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Monday. The opening day was a battle of patience as either side refused to give the opposition an inch … Read more