Nagpur, Feb. 28 -- Vidarbha gained a crucial first-innings lead of 37 runs against Kerala at stumps on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final here on Friday.
Kerala, despite a promising start, faltered in the final session, finishing at 342 in response to Vidarbha's 379.
Captain Sachin Baby played a resilient 98-run knock, keeping Kerala's hopes alive, but his dismissal marked a turning point. Until then, he had rotated the strike effectively and found boundaries at regular intervals.
However, an attempt to accelerate his scoring resulted in his downfall, allowing Vidarbha to regain control. The run flow was stifled post his dismissal, leading to a flurry of wickets.
Vidarbha's spin duo delivered a disciplined performance, with left-arm spin...