KER vs VID Prediction, Ranji Trophy, Final, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Kerala will lock horns with Vidarbha in the grand finale of Ranji Trophy 2024-25 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, starting on Wednesday, February 26.

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Kerala, led by Sachin Baby, bagged three wins and settled for four draws in seven group stage encounters. Moreover, they went on to secure a draw against Gujarat in the semi-final, securing a two-run lead to make it to the final.

On the other hand, Vidarbha, led by Akshay Wadkar, are coming into the final after winning six games and securing a draw in the group stage. In the semi-final, they stunned Mumbai by 80 runs.

KER vs VID Ranji Trophy Final Match Details

Match: Kerala vs Vidarbha, Ranji Trophy, Final

Time & Date: 9:30 AM IST, February 26 to March 2

Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

KER vs VID Ranji Trophy Final Pitch Report

The last Test played at this venue was between India and Australia in February 2023 when the hosts won the game by an innings and 132 runs. Spinners will enjoy bowling on this wicket with batters finding it hard to score runs.

KER vs VID Ranji Trophy Final Probable XIs

Kerala

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Akshay Chandran, Rohan Kunnummal, Sachin Baby (c), Jalaj Saxena, Salman Nizar, Varun Nayanar, Mohammed Azharuddeen (wk), Aditya Sarwate, Ahammed Imran, MD Nidheesh, Nedumankuzhy Basil.

Vidarbha

Atharva Taide, Dhruv Shorey, Parth Rekhade, Danish Malewar, Karun Nair, Yash Rathod, Akshay Wadkar (c & wk), Harsh Dubey, Darshan Nalkande, Yash Thakur, Nachiket Bhute.

KER vs VID Ranji Trophy Final Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Vidarbha

While Kerala was part of Group C, Vidarbha was in Group B. Kerala went on to bag only three wins in the group stage, securing four draws. On the other hand, Vidarbha bagged six wins and settled for only one draw.

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Moreover, Vidarbha secured a comfortable 80-run win over Mumbai in the semi-final. On the other hand, Kerala drew their semi-final against Gujarat after bagging a two-run lead in the first innings.

While Kerala made it to their first ever Ranji final, Vidarbha bagged two Ranji titles so far. That said, Vidarbha, led by Akshay Wadkar, are strong favorites to bag a win and add the third title to their cabinet.

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