Nagpur, Feb. 27 -- Kerala's pace attack, led by Nedumankuzhy Basil, MD Nidheesh, and Eden Apple Tom, ensured that Vidarbha did not take complete control on day two of the Ranji Trophy final in Nagpur. They ended day two posting 131 for the loss of three wickets, largely thanks to an unbeaten 66 from Aditya Sarwate, who was promoted to No. 3, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Earlier batting first, Vidarbha posted a decent total on the board.

Vidarbha, last season's finalists, stretched their first innings to 379, aided by a crucial 32 off 38 balls from No. 11 batter Nachiket Bhute. His 44-run partnership with Harsh Dubey for the final wicket extended the opening session beyond its scheduled duration, frustrating Kerala's bowlers.

In response,...