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Kerala vs Maharashtra, Elite Group B

testMatch drawn
Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
15 Oct 2025, 9:30 am IST
Kerala won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: No Winner
Maharashtra Inning Score: 239
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Prithvi Shawlbw b nidheesh04000
Arshin Kulkarnic kunnummal b nedumankuzhy basil01000
Siddhesh Veerc azharuddeen b nidheesh01000
Ruturaj Gaikwadlbw b eden apple9115111060.26
Ankit Bawneb nedumankuzhy basil07000
Saurabh Nawalelbw b nidheesh12231152.17
Jalaj Saxenalbw b nidheesh491064046.23
Vicky Ostwallbw b nedumankuzhy basil381103034.55
Ramakrishna Ghoshc azharuddeen b ankit sharma31762140.79
Rajneesh Gurbanic azharuddeen b nidheesh10252040
Mukesh Choudharynot out01000
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
MD Nidheesh207495002.5
Nedumankuzhy Basil18.17573053.1
Eden Apple Tom111411013.7
Ankit Sharma225541002.5
Baba Aparajith70180002.6
Akshay Chandran60180003
Kerala Inning Score: 219
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Akshay Chandranlbw b rajneesh gurbani021000
Rohan Kunnummallbw b jalaj saxena27284096.43
Baba Aparajithc and b rajneesh gurbani6131046.15
Sachin Babyc saurabh nawale b ramakrishna ghosh7351020
Sanju Samsonc saurabh nawale b vicky ostwal54635185.71
Mohammed Azharuddeenc saurabh nawale b vicky ostwal36526069.23
Salman Nizarc jalaj saxena b mukesh choudhary49933052.69
Ankit Sharmac saurabh nawale b jalaj saxena17451037.78
Eden Apple Tomc saurabh nawale b mukesh choudhary3220013.64
MD Nidheeshst saurabh nawale b jalaj saxena4410100
Nedumankuzhy Basilnot out04000
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Mukesh Choudhary15.22572013.7
Rajneesh Gurbani120492004.1
Jalaj Saxena162463002.9
Ramakrishna Ghosh40191004.8
Arshin Kulkarni30140004.7
Vicky Ostwal134252001.9

Match Summary

Kerala vs Maharashtra, Elite Group B - 15th October 2025

In an intense encounter at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, the match between Kerala and Maharashtra ended in a draw. Maharashtra's Ruturaj Gaikwad impressed with a solid 91 in the first innings, while MD Nidheesh's 5-wicket haul for Kerala was a standout bowling performance.

Match Summary

  • Match Result: Draw
  • Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Toss: Kerala won and chose to bowl first.
  • Notable Performances:
    • Batting:
      • Ruturaj Gaikwad (Maharashtra): 91 runs in the first innings.
      • Sanju Samson (Kerala): 54 runs.
      • Prithvi Shaw (Maharashtra): 75 runs in the second innings.
      • Siddhesh Veer (Maharashtra): 55* runs in the second innings.
      • Ruturaj Gaikwad (Maharashtra): 55* runs in the second innings.
    • Bowling:
      • MD Nidheesh (Kerala): 5 wickets for 49 runs in Maharashtra's first innings.
      • Jalaj Saxena (Maharashtra): 3 wickets for 46 runs in Kerala's innings.

Detailed Narrative

The match commenced with Kerala opting to bowl first after winning the toss. Maharashtra struggled initially with early dismissals, but Ruturaj Gaikwad stabilized their innings with a commendable knock of 91 runs off 151 balls, including 11 boundaries. Despite his efforts, Maharashtra was all out for 239 in their first innings. Kerala's MD Nidheesh was instrumental with the ball, claiming a remarkable five-wicket haul.

In response, Kerala was bowled out for 219. Sanju Samson led the charge with a brisk half-century, scoring 54 runs off 63 deliveries. However, Maharashtra's bowlers, led by Jalaj Saxena who took three wickets, managed to restrict Kerala from gaining a significant lead.

In Maharashtra's second innings, Prithvi Shaw played a crucial role with a solid 75-run contribution. He was well-supported by Siddhesh Veer and Ruturaj Gaikwad, both scoring unbeaten half-centuries. This resilient batting performance ensured that Maharashtra reached a score of 224/2 by the end of play on the final day.

The match featured some noteworthy fielding performances as well. Mohammed Azharuddeen took three catches for Kerala in the first innings, while Saurabh Nawale was exceptional behind the stumps for Maharashtra with five catches and one stumping.

Despite no outright winner emerging from this encounter, both teams showcased their talents and resilience across all departments, resulting in an evenly poised draw.