Currently, all eyes are on the Ranji Trophy final, with Vidarbha facing Kerala. Both teams have performed exceptionally well, but the match seems to be heading for a draw. Vidarbha’s batting initially grabbed attention, particularly Danish Malewar’s innings alongside Karun Nair. As a result, Vidarbha posted 379 runs. Kerala also batted well, scoring 342 runs. However, Vidarbha is currently on top with a lead of over 300 runs.
Since there’s not much play left, what happens if the Ranji Trophy final ends in a draw? With this being a topic of discussion, let’s take a look at the outcome if the Ranji Trophy final concludes without a result.
What happens if the Ranji Trophy final ends in a draw?
In the game against Gujarat and Kerala, the latter took a 2-run lead in the first innings, which is why they are in the finals. The same rule applies to the final as well—if the game ends in a draw, the winner is determined by the team that takes the lead in the first innings.
As mentioned, this rule applies to all knockout stages of the tournament. If one team scores more runs in their first innings than their opponents, they are declared the winners, even if the match ends without a result in the second innings.
It will be highly interesting to see how the Kerala vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy match comes—will we get a result, or will it end in a draw?
