India international Umesh Yadav made the most of the green track at the Krishnagiri Stadium, Wayanad claiming 7/48, helping Vidarbha bundle out Kerala for a mere 106
Warrier leads Kerala’s bowling chart with 39 wickets at 18.33 to help them reach the Ranji Trophy semi-finals for the first time ever.
This is the first time in 68 years that the state team has reached this far in the storied history of India’s premier domestic tournament
Kerala on Thursday became the first team this Ranji Trophy season to make it to the semi-finals after beating former champions Gujarat by 113 runs in Waynad.
Basil Thampi won the Man of the Match award for his five for 27 in the second dig to add to his three scalps in the first innings.
Gujarat stopped Kerala for a low 185/9 but were left struggling by the close of play on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy 2018-19 quarterfinal clash in Waynad on Tuesday.
Kaul returned with figures of six for 55 in his 15 overs.
Kerala made a spirited comeback giving Madhya Pradesh a tough fight but it wasn't enough.
Kerala register their second win of the Ranji Trophy 2018-19 season beating Bengal by nine wickets on day three of Round 3 of the tournament at the Eden Gardens, top go top of the points tally in Elite B with 13 points on Thursday.
One must remember here that Thampi won the Emerging Cricketer of the Year Award in 2017.