Sachin Baby’s 100th First-Class Match Ends in Heartbreak, Just Short of a Century

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Sachin Baby’s 100th First-Class Match Ends in Heartbreak, Just Short of a Century

The Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final is on! Cricket fans are enjoying a classic red-ball match between Vidarbha and Kerala. The much-anticipated contest has sparked excitement. Sachin Baby’s near-century is a major highlight.

In his 100th first-class match, the Kerala captain showed great determination. He scored 98, missing a historic ton by just two runs. His innings gave Kerala important stability. But his dismissal was a big setback in this tough title match.

Massive Heartbreak for Sachin Baby

Sachin Baby’s 100th first-class game was set to be special, but fate intervened. After facing 235 balls, he was ready for a century. But then, Parth Rekhade got him out at 98. The Kerala skipper’s out was shocking for fans and teammates. He missed reaching a big milestone by just a little.

  • Balls faced: 235
  • Runs scored: 98
  • Dismissed by: Parth Rekhade
Sachin Baby's 100th First-Class Match Ends in Heartbreak, Just Short of a Century
Massive Heartbreak for Sachin Baby

Sachin Baby’s role was key for Kerala, even with the disappointment. He kept their hopes alive in the Ranji Trophy final.

Sachin Baby’s First-Class Career at a Glance

  • Matches: 100
  • Runs: 5,747
  • Centuries: 14
  • Half-centuries: 29
  • Highest Score: 250* (vs Services, 2016-17)

Kerala Fights Hard to Close the Gap

Vidarbha batted first and faced some early challenges. They managed to score 379 runs. Danish Malewar led the way with 153 runs, while Karun Nair contributed 86 runs.

Kerala’s response started on a shaky note, losing Rohan Kunnummal for a duck. Aditya Sarwate scored a tough 79 off 185 balls. Sachin Baby added 98. Together, they helped stabilize the innings.

As I write this, Kerala is down by 42 runs. Jalaj Saxena and Eden Apple Tom are at the crease. They aim to bring their team closer to Vidarbha’s total.

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