NEW DELHI: A critical run-out of Karun Nair (86) following confusion with Danish Malewar (138 not out) prevented a well-deserved century, yet their resilient partnership elevated Vidarbha to 254/4 at close of play on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final versus Kerala in Nagpur on Wednesday.
After Kerala's pace attack reduced Vidarbha to 24/3 at the VCA Stadium, Nair and Malewar orchestrated a remarkable recovery through their 215-run fourth-wicket alliance, spanning 414 deliveries across all sessions, balancing defensive play with calculated aggression.