Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Quarter-Final Results and Semi-Final Fixtures

Gujarat will face a fierce Kerala while a strong Vidarbha will take on defending champions Mumbai in the semi-finals of Ranji Trophy 2024-25. Kerala broke the hearts of a vigilant Jammu & Kashmir while Vidarbha emerged victorious against Tamil Nadu in the quarter-finals. In the other final four battles Mumbai defeated Haryana while Gujarat won against a strong Saurashtra. 

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Quarter-Final Results

1st Quarter-Final: Jammu & Kashmir vs Kerala

• Venue: Pune
• Match Result: Drawn
• Scores:
  • Jammu & Kashmir: 280 & 399/9d
  • Kerala: 281 & 295/6 (Target: 399)

The quarter-final between Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala ended in a draw after a fierce contest. Jammu & Kashmir posted a challenging total of 399 in the second inning. But, Kerala batters batted through the day to ensure a draw. Kerala won the match in virtue of first inning's lead. 

Salman Nazir (144* and 44*) was the hero for Kerala. He was also the player of the match.

2nd Quarter-Final: Vidarbha vs Tamil Nadu

• Venue: Nagpur
• Match Result: Vidarbha won by 198 runs
• Scores:
  • Vidarbha: 353 & 272
  • Tamil Nadu: 225 & 202 (Target: 401)

Vidarbha showcased a dominant performance against Tamil Nadu, securing a convincing 198-run victory in the second inning. Tamil Nadu were bundled out for 202 in the second inning while chasing a mammoth target of 401.

Karun Nair continued his great run with another ton (122) in the first inning. Yash Rathod also scored 112 in the second inning for them.

3rd Quarter-Final: Mumbai vs Haryana

• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• Match Result: Mumbai won by 152 runs
• Scores:
  • Mumbai: 315 & 339
  • Haryana: 301 & 201 (Target: 354)

Mumbai thrashed Haryana by 152 runs in the third quarter-final thanks to a solid ton from captain Ajinkya Rahane and a fiery spell from Shardul Thakur. Shams Mulani (91) and Tanush Kotian (97) did great job to save Mumbai from a collapse in the first inning. 

Royston Dias also took five wickets in the second inning to help Mumbai bundle out Haryana for 201.

4th Quarter-Final: Saurashtra vs Gujarat

• Venue: Rajkot
• Match Result: Gujarat won by an innings and 98 runs
• Scores:
  • Saurashtra: 216 & 197
  • Gujarat: 511

Gujarat delivered a dominating performance against a strong Saurashtra, winning by an innings and 98 runs in the fourth quarter-final. Their monumental first innings total of 511 proved insurmountable for Saurashtra, who were bowled out twice in quick succession. Urvil Patel (140) and Jaymeet Patel (103) scored centuries for Gujarat in the first inning. 

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Semi-Final Fixtures

The stage is now set for the semi-finals, promising intense contests between the top-performing teams.

• 1st Semi-Final:

• Teams: Gujarat vs Kerala
• Date: February 17 - 21, 2025
• Venue: To be confirmed

• Teams: Vidarbha vs Mumbai
• Date: February 17 - 21, 2025
• Venue: To be confirmed