Kerala Creates History with Maiden Ranji Trophy Final Entry

Kerala achieved a historic milestone by entering the Ranji Trophy final for the first time after securing a dramatic two-run first-innings lead over Gujarat. Despite Gujarat's late efforts, Kerala's Aditya Sarwate and Jalaj Saxena delivered crucial breakthroughs, paving the way for Kerala to meet Vidarbha in the final clash.

In a historic feat, Kerala secured their first-ever Ranji Trophy final spot after claiming a dramatic two-run first-innings lead over Gujarat. Kerala will face Vidarbha in the final after Vidarbha triumphed over Mumbai in the other semifinal.

The final day saw thrilling moments, with Gujarat starting at 429/7, needing just 29 runs for a lead. However, left-arm spinner Aditya Sarwate's pressure-filled performance helped dismiss Gujarat for 455, leaving them two runs short.

High drama unfolded as decisions swung both ways, including dropped catches and overturned calls. Yet, Kerala's resilience shone through, leading them to a historic achievement in Indian cricket.