Kerala have beaten the odds to seal their first final in India’s blue riband domestic tournament. They will face Vidarbha in Nagpur from Wednesday

Kerala created history by securing their maiden Ranji Trophy final berth with a thrilling two-run first-innings lead over Gujarat. Kerala will play their first-ever Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha from 26 February to 2 March.

No. 10 batsman Arzan Nagwaswalla's slog-sweep rebounds off short leg fielder Salman Nizar's head and lands in hands of captain Sachin Baby in slips.

Sachin Baby leads Kerala to their first-ever Ranji Trophy final with a historic catch, showcasing team's hard work and determination.

A Malayali stands in the way of Sachin Baby's Kerala, which dreams of achieving the impossible after having done the impossible twice already against Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy

Akshay Wadkar and Aditya Sarwate, who have played three Ranji Trophy finals together for Vidarbha, will be in opposition camps this time as the latter will try to help Kerala win its maiden title.

Kerala's cricket team achieved their maiden Ranji Trophy final by narrowly securing a two-run lead against Gujarat. Key performances by spinners Adity

Kerala's historic entry into the Ranji Trophy final is a testament to decades of effort in improving the state's cricketing infrastructure. From minimal facilities in the early 2000s, cricket in Kerala has flourished through grassroots initiatives and strategic development of coaching and infrastructure.

This the happiest moment of my career,” Sachin told Sportstar over the phone from Ahmedabad on Saturday, a day after the semifinal. “To play the Ranji Trophy final has been my dream for all these years.