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The Vidarbha Cricket Team vs Kerala Cricket Team stats cover an interesting domestic cricket rivalry involving two strong Indian state teams. Their meetings have taken place in first-class cricket, the Ranji Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, producing closely contested matches as well as some memorable individual performances.
In first-class cricket, Vidarbha and Kerala have played 9 matches, with both teams winning two and five ending in draws. Their most recent first-class meeting was the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy final, which ended in a draw after Vidarbha gained a first-innings lead.
In T20 cricket, the teams most recently met in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where Vidarbha defeated Kerala by six wickets after chasing 165. Yash Thakur took 5/16 for Vidarbha and was named Player of the Match.
Vidarbha vs Kerala Head-to-Head Record
Vidarbha and Kerala have faced each other in multiple domestic formats. The most complete historical record available for their first-class meetings shows nine matches between the sides from December 2002 through February 2025.
The first-class record is remarkably even in terms of wins, with two victories for each side and five draws.
| Format | Matches | Vidarbha Wins | Kerala Wins | Draws | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| T20 | 4* | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
*The T20 head-to-head figure reflects the documented Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy meetings listed by Wisden, including the 2025 encounter.
The contrasting records are notable: first-class cricket has produced many draws, while the documented T20 meetings have produced decisive results.
First-Class Head-to-Head Stats
Vidarbha and Kerala have played nine first-class matches. Vidarbha have won two, Kerala have won two and five matches have ended in draws.
| First-Class Statistic | Vidarbha | Kerala |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 9 |
| Wins | 2 | 2 |
| Losses | 2 | 2 |
| Draws | 5 | 5 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
| Highest recorded total | 431 | 431 |
| Highest individual score | 153 | 116 |
Kerala’s highest recorded team total in the first-class head-to-head is 431, while Vidarbha’s highest is also 431. The records show that the rivalry has frequently been decided by long batting performances rather than outright wins.
Ranji Trophy Record
The most important first-class meeting between Vidarbha and Kerala came in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy final at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.
Vidarbha scored 379 in their first innings, while Kerala were dismissed for 342. Vidarbha then declared their second innings at 375/9 before the match ended in a draw. Because Vidarbha had taken a first-innings lead, they were the winners under the Ranji Trophy final rules.
| 2024-25 Ranji Trophy Final Statistic | Figure |
|---|---|
| Venue | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur |
| Vidarbha 1st innings | 379 |
| Kerala 1st innings | 342 |
| Vidarbha 2nd innings | 375/9 |
| Result | Match drawn |
| First-innings lead | Vidarbha |
| Player of the Match | Danish Malewar |
| Highest score | Danish Malewar, 153 |
The match therefore goes into the head-to-head statistics as a draw, although Vidarbha secured the Ranji Trophy title through their first-innings advantage.
T20 Head-to-Head Stats
The T20 rivalry has produced more decisive results. Wisden’s head-to-head record around the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy meeting listed Kerala with one win and Vidarbha with three wins from four documented meetings.
| T20 Statistic | Vidarbha | Kerala |
|---|---|---|
| Documented matches | 4 | 4 |
| Wins | 3 | 1 |
| Losses | 1 | 3 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
| No Results | 0 | 0 |
The previous documented T20 meetings included Kerala victories by 26 runs in 2019, two wickets in 2016 and one wicket via the VJD method in 2013. Vidarbha’s latest victory came in December 2025.
Overall Recent Record
The latest completed first-class and T20 meetings provide a useful snapshot of the current head-to-head.
| Date | Competition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 | Ranji Trophy Final | Nagpur | Match drawn; Vidarbha won on first innings |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Lucknow | Vidarbha won by 6 wickets |
| Nov 14, 2019 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | — | Kerala won by 26 runs |
| Jan 18, 2016 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | — | Kerala won by 2 wickets |
| Mar 28, 2013 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | — | Kerala won by 1 wicket via VJD |
The most recent completed match between the teams was the December 2025 T20 fixture, while the most recent first-class encounter was the 2025 Ranji Trophy final.
Highest Team Totals
The first-class rivalry has produced considerably larger totals than the T20 meetings because of the longer format.
| Format | Team | Highest Recorded Total |
|---|---|---|
| First-class | Kerala | 431 |
| First-class | Vidarbha | 431 |
| T20 | Kerala | 164 |
| T20 | Vidarbha | 165/4 |
Kerala’s 431 and Vidarbha’s 431 are the highest team totals recorded in the progressive first-class head-to-head records. In their latest T20 encounter, Kerala made 164 before Vidarbha chased the target with 165/4.
Lowest Team Totals
The first-class record also includes some very low totals from Kerala. The progressive records list Kerala’s lowest all-out scores against Vidarbha as 106 and 91, both occurring at Krishnagiri Stadium in Wayanad in January 2019.
| Category | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest recorded first-class total | Kerala | 91 |
| Another low first-class total | Kerala | 106 |
| Latest T20 total | Kerala | 164 |
| Latest T20 chase | Vidarbha | 165/4 |
The 91 all out remains one of the lowest totals in the first-class history of the matchup.
Top Batting Performers
Danish Malewar produced the standout recent batting performance in the rivalry during the 2025 Ranji Trophy final. He scored 153 in Vidarbha’s first innings and also made 73 in the second innings, finishing with 226 runs in the match.
| Player | Team | Best/Notable Score | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danish Malewar | Vidarbha | 153 | First-class |
| Karun Nair | Vidarbha | 135 | First-class |
| Sachin Baby | Kerala | 98 | First-class |
| Aditya Sarwate | Kerala | 79 | First-class |
| Vishnu Vinod | Kerala | 65 | T20 |
| Rohan Kunnummal | Kerala | 58 | T20 |
| Atharva Taide | Vidarbha | 54 | T20 |
| Shivam Deshmukh | Vidarbha | 29* | T20 |
The first-class statistics list Danish Malewar’s 153 as the highest individual score among the recorded head-to-head performances.
Top Bowling Performers
Bowling has also played a significant role in the matchup. Kerala’s K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan holds the best documented first-class innings figures, taking 6/45 against Vidarbha in Nagpur in 2002.
The most recent standout performance came from Vidarbha’s Yash Thakur, who took 5/16 in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match.
| Bowler | Team | Best Figures | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan | Kerala | 6/45 | First-class |
| Yash Thakur | Vidarbha | 5/16 | T20 |
| Nachiket Bhute | Vidarbha | 2/18 | T20, 2025 |
| Adhyayan Daga | Vidarbha | 3 wickets | T20, 2025 |
Yash Thakur’s five-wicket haul was particularly influential because Kerala were dismissed for 164 before Vidarbha completed the chase with nine balls remaining.
2025 Ranji Trophy Final Stats
The 2025 Ranji Trophy final was the most significant meeting in the history of the fixture. Vidarbha dominated the first innings with 379, led by Danish Malewar’s 153.
Kerala replied with 342, giving Vidarbha a 37-run first-innings lead. Vidarbha then scored 375/9 declared in their second innings, but Kerala did not get a second innings because the match time expired.
| Batting Performance | Score |
|---|---|
| Danish Malewar, Vidarbha | 153 |
| Karun Nair, Vidarbha | 135 |
| Sachin Baby, Kerala | 98 |
| Aditya Sarwate, Kerala | 79 |
| Vidarbha first innings | 379 |
| Kerala first innings | 342 |
| Vidarbha second innings | 375/9 |
Malewar’s 153 was the highest individual score of the match, and his combined 226 runs across the two innings earned him Player of the Match honours.
2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Match Stats
The latest completed T20 meeting took place on December 2, 2025, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Kerala scored 164 all out in 19.2 overs. Vishnu Vinod top-scored with 65 from 38 balls, while Rohan Kunnummal made 58 from 35. Yash Thakur then took 5/16 for Vidarbha.
Vidarbha reached 165/4 in 18.3 overs. Atharva Taide scored 54 from 36 balls, while Shivam Deshmukh made an unbeaten 29 from 18 balls.
| 2025 T20 Match Statistic | Figure |
|---|---|
| Kerala | 164 all out |
| Vidarbha | 165/4 |
| Result | Vidarbha won by 6 wickets |
| Kerala top scorer | Vishnu Vinod, 65 |
| Second Kerala top scorer | Rohan Kunnammal, 58 |
| Vidarbha top scorer | Atharva Taide, 54 |
| Best bowler | Yash Thakur, 5/16 |
| Player of the Match | Yash Thakur |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
The result gave Vidarbha their third win in the four documented T20 meetings between the sides.
Biggest Partnerships and Individual Performances
The 2025 Ranji Trophy final featured several substantial batting partnerships, particularly for Vidarbha. Danish Malewar and Karun Nair built a major partnership during the first innings as Vidarbha moved beyond 200.
The match also featured important contributions from Kerala’s Aditya Sarwate and Sachin Baby.
| Player | Team | Score | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danish Malewar | Vidarbha | 153 | Ranji Trophy Final 2025 |
| Karun Nair | Vidarbha | 135 | Ranji Trophy Final 2025 |
| Sachin Baby | Kerala | 98 | Ranji Trophy Final 2025 |
| Aditya Sarwate | Kerala | 79 | Ranji Trophy Final 2025 |
| Vishnu Vinod | Kerala | 65 | SMAT 2025 |
| Atharva Taide | Vidarbha | 54 | SMAT 2025 |
The 2025 final therefore remains particularly important when looking at the batting records for Vidarbha Cricket Team vs Kerala Cricket Team stats.
Recent Results
The recent head-to-head results show that the two teams have produced very different outcomes depending on format.
| Year | Competition | Winner/Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ranji Trophy Final | Draw; Vidarbha won on first innings |
| 2025 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Vidarbha won by 6 wickets |
| 2019 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Kerala won by 26 runs |
| 2016 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Kerala won by 2 wickets |
| 2013 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Kerala won by 1 wicket via VJD |
The first-class meetings have been much more prone to draws, whereas their T20 meetings have generally produced a clear winner.
Important Records
The following table summarizes some of the most useful figures from the Vidarbha Cricket Team vs Kerala Cricket Team stats.
| Record | Figure |
|---|---|
| First-class matches | 9 |
| First-class wins – Vidarbha | 2 |
| First-class wins – Kerala | 2 |
| First-class draws | 5 |
| Highest first-class total – Vidarbha | 431 |
| Highest first-class total – Kerala | 431 |
| Highest individual score | Danish Malewar, 153 |
| Best first-class bowling | K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan, 6/45 |
| Documented T20 matches | 4 |
| T20 wins – Vidarbha | 3 |
| T20 wins – Kerala | 1 |
| Latest T20 score – Vidarbha | 165/4 |
| Latest T20 score – Kerala | 164 |
| Best recent T20 bowling | Yash Thakur, 5/16 |
The statistics underline the contrast between the formats: first-class cricket has produced an even win record and five draws, while Vidarbha have the stronger record in the documented T20 meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many first-class matches have Vidarbha and Kerala played?
Vidarbha and Kerala have played nine first-class matches in the documented progressive records. Both teams have won two matches, while five have ended in draws.
Who has won more first-class matches between Vidarbha and Kerala?
Neither team leads the first-class win count. Vidarbha and Kerala have each won two of their nine meetings, with five matches ending in draws.
What was the result of the 2025 Ranji Trophy final between Vidarbha and Kerala?
The final ended in a draw, but Vidarbha won the Ranji Trophy because they secured a first-innings lead. Vidarbha scored 379, Kerala made 342, and Vidarbha later declared at 375/9.
Who scored the highest individual score in Vidarbha vs Kerala matches?
Danish Malewar holds the highest individual score in the documented first-class head-to-head, scoring 153 for Vidarbha in the 2025 Ranji Trophy final.
Who won the latest Vidarbha vs Kerala T20 match?
Vidarbha won the latest documented T20 meeting by six wickets on December 2, 2025. Kerala scored 164 all out, and Vidarbha chased the target with 165/4 in 18.3 overs. Yash Thakur took 5/16.
Conclusion
The Vidarbha Cricket Team vs Kerala Cricket Team stats show a closely balanced first-class rivalry and a more decisive T20 record. In nine first-class meetings, both teams have two wins each, while five matches have ended in draws.
The 2025 Ranji Trophy final was the most important recent first-class meeting, with Vidarbha securing the championship after taking a first-innings lead in a drawn final. Danish Malewar’s 153 was the standout batting performance.
In T20 cricket, Vidarbha have won three of the four documented meetings. Their latest victory came in December 2025, when Yash Thakur’s 5/16 helped restrict Kerala to 164 before Vidarbha completed a six-wicket chase.
Overall, the head-to-head history combines long first-class contests, high-quality batting performances and increasingly competitive short-format matches between two prominent Indian domestic teams.
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