Sachin Baby's Heartbreaking Dismissal (Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com)
As one more thrilling domestic session in the Indian cricket is on its way to be wrapped up, the entire nation is set to witness an other Ranji Trophy winner. After an exciting red-ball season, Vidarbha is crossing swords with Kerala in the final match of the tournament.
As the final match is going on, fans are enjoying some classic red ball thrills. At that point, Sachin Baby had a heartbreak as he missed his well-deserved century just by 2 runs.
Massive Heartbreak For Sachin Baby
The Indian fans are enjoying the thrilling Ranji Trophy final clash between Vidarbha and Kerala. Vidarbha set a towering total, pushing Kerala into a fierce competition. Leading the charge, Sachin Baby fought valiantly, keeping hopes alive, but his heroic effort ended in heartbreak.
While playing the Ranji final clash, Sachin Baby appeared in the 100th match of his first-class career. After a gritty half-century, he was close to a historic century in the crucial match match but fell short by just 2 runs as Parth Rekhade dismissed him in 98 runs in 235 balls. That was a huge setback for the Kerala skipper.
In domestic cricket, Sachin Baby is a gem. In 100 first-class matches, he scored 5,747 runs with 14 centuries and 29 half-centuries. In the 2016-17 season, Sachin Baby secured his best-ever Ranji knock of 250* against Services.
Kerala is Fighting Hard To Take The Lead
While batting in the first innings, Vidarbha faced some early setbacks after losing consecutive wickets. But Danish Malewar’s incredible innings of 153 runs turned the tide. Along with him, Karun Nair added crucial 86 runs, and Kerala put on a total of 379 runs.
On the flip side, Kerala faced an early setback as Rohan Kunnummal walked away on a duck. After that, Aditya Sarwate played a gritty inning of 79 runs in 185 balls. With that, Sachin Baby’s innings of 98 runs played a crucial role in boosting Kerala’s innings. With Jalaj Saxena and Eden Apple Tom on the crease, Kerala is trail by 42 runs.