Gujarat vs Kerala, Semi Final: The first semi-final match of the Ranji Trophy was played between Gujarat and Kerala. During this, the match was a draw and the result was not out. However, on the basis of a lead of 2 runs in the first innings, Kerala has made it to the final. The Kerala team has made it to the final of the Ranji Trophy for the first time. They got a lead of just two runs and on the basis of this lead, they have confirmed the ticket to the final. Now in the final, they can face Mumbai or Vidarbha team.

Kerala captain Sachin Baby won the toss and decided to bat and his decision proved to be absolutely correct. Kerala had a good start and there was a partnership of 60 runs for the first wicket. However, after this, three wickets of the team fell for 86 runs. Akshay Chandran and Rohan Kunnumal were out after scoring 30-30 runs. After this, captain Sachin Baby took charge. He played a tremendous innings of 69 runs with the help of 8 fours on 195 balls. Jalaj Saxena also scored 30 runs on 83 balls. Mohammad Azharuddin played the best innings for the team. Azharuddin played an unbeaten innings of 177 runs with the help of 20 fours and 1 six on 341 balls. He stayed till the end and took Kerala to a big score.

Kerala made it to the finals for the first time

In reply, Gujarat's batting also had a very good start. The opening pair of Priyank Panchal and Arya Desai made a brilliant partnership of 131 runs for the first wicket. Arya Desai scored 73 runs. While Priyank Panchal played a brilliant innings of 148 runs with the help of 18 fours and 1 six on 237 balls. In the middle order, Jaymeet Patel also scored a brilliant 79 runs. Despite this, Gujarat's team could score only 455 runs and Kerala got a lead of two runs. Since this match was to be a draw, Kerala has qualified for the final on the basis of first innings lead. They have reached the final for the first time.