Vidarbha will face Kerala in the Ranji Trophy final, maintaining their 17-member squad. Vidarbha defeated Mumbai to secure their spot, while Kerala is making their first final appearance. Key performers for Vidarbha include Yash Rathod with 933 runs and Harsh Dubey with 66 wickets.

"VCA's senior selection committee, which met on Monday, decided to retain the same squad that did duty in the semi-final against Mumbai. Akshay Wadkar will lead the side," the Vidarbha Cricket Association said on Monday.

Mohit Avasthi and Royston Dias frustrate Vidarbha bowlers, but Harsh Dubey leads Vidarbha to victory in Ranji Trophy.

Vidarbha triumphed over Mumbai by 80 runs at the Jamtha Stadium, advancing to the Ranji Trophy final. Key performances included Harsh Dubey's five-wicket haul and Yash Thakur's pivotal breakthroughs.

Vidarbha convincingly avenged last year’s Ranji Trophy final loss against Mumbai, but more importantly it had entered its second consecutive Ranji final.

Yash Rathod's 151 (252 balls, 11 fours) and a dogged half-century from skipper Akshay Wadkar (52 off 202 balls, 5x4) took Vidarbha to 292 all out after resuming the day at 147 for four

Vidarbha will meet first-time Ranji finalists Kerala, after defeating reigning champions by 80 runs as Mumbai tail finally gives up after yet another fighting battle

Vidarbha were 147/4 at stumps against Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy semi-final match. Their lead has crossed past 250. In Kerala vs Gujarat, the latter were 222/1 at stumps on day 3.