If fate had played out differently two seasons ago, Karun Nair would have been playing for Kerala after he first dialled them when he was dumped unceremoniously by Karnataka. They couldn't commit at the time and Nair, already having sat at home for an entire season, couldn't wait to grab his next opportunity. That's when Vidarbha came calling.

Vidarbha have seized the control in the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala, with a lead of 286 runs. Karun Nair's unbeaten century and Danish Malewar's gritty half-century have put Vidarbha in a dominant position.

Follow the highlights from Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final match between Vidarbha and Kerala being held at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, right here

Karun Nair's century leads Vidarbha to a strong position against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy final. Vidarbha extends their lead to 251runs.

Had things unfolded differently two seasons ago, Karun Nair might have been playing for Kerala. After Karnataka unceremoniously dropped him, Nair reached out to Kerala, but they couldnt commit at the time.

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

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.

For the first time in their history, the state has made it to the Ranji Trophy final, setting up a high-stakes clash against two-time champions Vidarbha on Wednesday. The long-awaited breakthrough has ignited celebrations among fans and former players,

Vidarbha and Kerala sit one night away from their biggest game of the season, as the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final takes place at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, on Wednesday, February 26.