Vidarbha Crowned Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Champions
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | Vidarbha won their third Ranji Trophy title in seven seasons, defeating Kerala in the 2024-25 final based on a first-innings lead. |
| Final Match Result | Match ended in a draw; Vidarbha secured victory due to a first-innings lead (379 vs. 342). |
| Venue | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur |
| Captain | Akshay Wadkar (Vidarbha) |
| Key Performers | Karun Nair (86 & 135 runs), Danish Malewar (century in 1st innings, Player of the Match), Harsh Dubey (69 wickets, 476 runs in season) |
| Harsh Dubey's Record | Most wickets in a single Ranji season (69), surpassing Ashutosh Aman's record (68). |
| Vidarbha's Road to the Final | League Stage: Won 6/7 matches, 40 points (best in all groups). Quarterfinal: Beat Tamil Nadu by 198 runs. Semifinal: Beat Mumbai by 80 runs. |
| Final Day Highlights | - Karun Nair scored 135. - Danish Malewar made 73. - Darshan Nalkande remained unbeaten on 51. - Vidarbha extended their lead to 412 runs before declaring. |
| Vidarbha's Ranji Titles | 2017-18, 2018-19, 2024-25 |
| Significance | Vidarbha's resurgence in domestic cricket with a balanced mix of experienced and young players. |