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A horrible mix-up<\/strong> cost Karun Nair (86)<\/strong> a well-deserved century, but his 215-run partnership with Danish Malewar (138 not out)<\/strong> guided Vidarbha to a strong 254\/4 at stumps<\/strong> on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final<\/strong> against Kerala in Nagpur.<\/p>\n

Vidarbha found themselves in deep trouble at 24\/3<\/strong>, with Kerala\u2019s seamers striking early. However, Nair and Malewar counterattacked brilliantly, consuming 414 deliveries<\/strong> in a gritty fourth-wicket stand that turned the tide in the hosts’ favor.<\/p>\n

Just when it seemed Nair was set for a hundred, a poorly judged single<\/strong> ended his innings. In the 82nd over<\/strong>, Eden Apple Tom bowled a delivery that swung more than expected, forcing wicketkeeper Mohammed Azharuddeen<\/strong> to move to his right. The ball slipped past him and the first slip, prompting both batters to attempt a risky run. Rohan Kunnummal<\/strong> at second slip reacted swiftly, executing a direct hit at the striker\u2019s end, catching Nair short of his crease<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Frustrated, Nair (86 off 188 balls, 8x4s, 1x6s) threw his bat in agony<\/strong>, but his valuable knock helped Vidarbha recover. He also played the role of a mentor, guiding the young Malewar through a challenging phase.<\/p>\n

Malewar, the 21-year-old batting at No. 4, remained unbeaten on 138 off 259 balls<\/strong>, registering his second First-Class century in his debut season<\/strong>. His innings, filled with elegant strokes, saw him score 14 fours and 2 sixes<\/strong>, with the bulk of his runs coming in the midwicket and long-on<\/strong> regions.<\/p>\n

Earlier, Kerala\u2019s bowlers exploited the green-top wicket expertly<\/strong>. MD Nidheesh (2\/33)<\/strong> was particularly impressive, using the fresh grass to extract movement off the surface. Playing in their maiden Ranji final<\/strong>, Kerala had Vidarbha on the ropes before the resilient fourth-wicket partnership turned the tables.<\/p>\n

With Malewar still at the crease, Vidarbha will look to build on their formidable first-day total<\/strong> and push towards a commanding position in the summit clash.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A horrible mix-up cost Karun Nair (86) a well-deserved century, but his 215-run partnership with Danish Malewar (138 not out) guided Vidarbha to a strong 254\/4 at stumps on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala in Nagpur. Vidarbha found themselves in deep trouble at 24\/3, with Kerala\u2019s seamers striking early. 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