Kerala are into the Finals for the first time but they take on a Vidarbha side that has been on the rise. Vidarbha, since their triumph in 2017-2018, looked a strong team in the Ranji Trophy, building well with what they have. This season too they have some strong players with Karun Nair looking really good throughout along with Atharva Taide who has stepped up when required. Kerala will have their task cut-out. Their march to the Finals has been really admirable but they take on a side that has been to the top and commanded with ease. 

VID vs KER Match Details

Date: February 26th, 2025

Time:  9:30 AM IST

Venue: Nagpur

VID vs KER Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

VID vs KER Pitch Report

Nagpur is likely to spin later on and will be better to bat first on.

Vidarbha vs Kerala Predicted Playing XI

Kerala Playing XI

Akshay Chandran, Rohan Kunnummal, Varun Nayanar, Sachin Baby, Jalaj Saxena, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Salman Nizar, Ahammed Imran, Aditya Sarwate, MD Nideesh, Nedumankuzhy Basil

Vidarbha Playing XI

Atharva Taide, Dhruv Shorey, Parth Rekhade, Danish Malewar, Karun Nair, Yash Rathod, Akshay Wadkar, Harsh Dubey, Nachiket Bhute, Darshan Nalkande, Yash Thakur 

VID vs KER Key Players

Jalaj Saxena

In a parellal world without the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, Saxena could have well had a long career with India. At 38, he is enjoying his twilight years without the pressure of making the Indian Team anymore. He has a chance now though to get on the big stage again and enjoy the spotlight with a good spell on a track that will support his bowling and also let him bat to his pace.

Karun Nair

Karun Nair has had a breakthrough season this year. He was incredible across formats with List A in particular being a special format for him. He now has a chance though to cap it off with the biggest title Indian Domestic Cricket can offer, the Ranji Trophy.

VID vs KER Match Tips

Vidarbha start favorites with the experience they have in big games.

Match Prediction: Vidarbha Will Win the Match