Mumbai vs Vidarbha, Ranji Trophy 2024 final highlights: Ajinkya Rahane-led Mumbai secured an emphatic victory in the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season, clinching the title for a record-extending 42nd time. Facing off against Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy 2024 final match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai emerged triumphant with a convincing 169-run win. Despite Vidarbha's valiant efforts, they fell short, managing only 368 runs in their second innings while chasing the daunting target of 538 runs set by Mumbai.
Mumbai's victory reaffirms their dominance in Indian domestic cricket. Moreover, Mumbai's triumph comes after an eight-year wait since their last title win in the 2015-16 season, where they defeated Saurashtra to lift the trophy.
Ranji Trophy Final 2024: List of highest run-scorers
| Player | Team | Average | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agni Chopra | Mizoram | 6 | 678 |
| Ricky Bhui | Andhra | 8 | 775 |
| Sachin Baby | Kerala | 7.83 | 830 |
| Cheteshwar Pujara | Saurashtra | 8 | 829 |
| Narayan Jagadeesan | Tamil Nadu | 9 | 816 |
Ranji Trophy Final 2024: List of highest wicket-takers
Tanay Thyagarajan (Hyderabad) - 56 wickets in 7 matches
Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (Tamil Nadu) - 53 wickets in 9 matches
Mohit Jangra (Mizoram) - 43 wickets in 6 matches
Bhargav Bhatt (Baroda) - 41 wickets in 8 matches
Dharmendrasinh Jadeja (Saurashtra) - 41 wickets in 8 matches
Here are the last five winners of Ranji Trophy:
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Mumbai |
| 2022-23 | Saurashtra |
| 2021-22 | Madhya Pradesh |
| 2019-20 | Saurashtra |
| 2018-19 | Vidarbha |
Ranji Trophy winners with at least two titles:
Mumbai: 42
Karnataka: 8
Delhi: 7
Madhya Pradesh: 5
Baroda: 5
Saurashtra: 2
Vidarbha: 2
Bengal: 2
Tamil Nadu: 2
Rajasthan: 2
Maharashtra: 2
Hyderabad: 2
Railway: 2
Today, Mumbai played their 48th final in Ranji Trophy history, while it was the third final appearance for the Vidarbha team. Mumbai secured their spot in the final by defeating Tamil Nadu in the semi-finals by an innings and 70 runs, whereas Vidarbha earned their ticket to the final by defeating Madhya Pradesh by 62 runs.