The Ranji Trophy final witnessed a rare moment when Aditya Sarwate, a long-time Vidarbha player until last season, dismissed Karun Nair, a batter with deep Malayali roots, while representing Kerala. Nair,

A magnificent run in domestic cricket this season culminated in a third Ranji Trophy title for Vidarbha on Sunday, who defeated Kerala on the basis of first-innings lead on the fifth and final day of the summit clash at their home ground.

Vidarbha won their third Ranji Trophy title, courtesy their first innings lead in the final against Kerala as the summit clash ended in a draw on the fifth and final day, here Sunday. The match ended in a draw after Vidarbha reached 375 for 9 in their second innings.