Shivam Dube Shines with Fifer in Ranji Trophy Semi-Final as Mumbai Battles Vidarbha

The Ranji Trophy 2025 semifinals witnessed an exhilarating display of all-round cricket, with Shivam Dube stealing the spotlight by clinching a brilliant five-wicket haul for Mumbai against Vidarbha. His lethal bowling dismantled Vidarbha’s batting lineup, keeping Mumbai in the hunt for a spot in the final.

Dube’s Heroics Keep Mumbai Alive

Vidarbha started strong with Danish Malvai (79) and Dhruv Shore (74) anchoring the innings, setting a competitive target of 308 runs. However, Shivam Dube’s fiery spell turned the game around, as he picked up five crucial wickets, exposing Vidarbha’s middle order.

Despite Karun Nair’s resilient knock of 45, Mumbai’s spinners Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian complemented Dube’s effort, ensuring that Vidarbha couldn't extend their advantage.

Kerala vs Gujarat: Sachin Baby Leads the Charge

In the other semifinal, Kerala’s Sachin Baby led from the front against Gujarat, with Mohammed Azharuddeen’s aggressive batting providing much-needed momentum. Malvai and Shore’s key partnerships kept Kerala in a strong position, making for a thrilling contest.

Final Showdown Awaits

With Shivam Dube’s match-winning fifer keeping Mumbai’s hopes alive and Kerala delivering a determined fight, the Ranji Trophy 2025 final is set to be an electrifying battle. Can Mumbai capitalize on their momentum, or will Vidarbha and Kerala prove too strong? Fans eagerly await the championship decider!