Vidarbha declared at 375 for 9, and Kerala’s captain conveyed the message that they won’t dare the ludicrous task of chasing down 412 in less than 40 overs. The match was drawn and the hosts won on their first-innings lead.

A magnificent run in domestic cricket this season culminated in a third Ranji Trophy title for Vidarbha, who emerged champions on the basis of their first-innings lead in the summit clash.

A thrilling third day's play of the Ranji Trophy final took a potentially decisive turn late in the third session, when. That opened the floodgates for hosts Vidarbha to barge the door down, by picking up the three remaining wickets quickly to take a 37-run lead by stumps.