India speedster Mohsin Khan picked up six wickets as dominant Karnataka defeated last edition's finalists Kerala by an innings and 64 runs in their Ranji Trophy 2025 Elite Group B clash at KCA Cricket Ground, Mangalapuram, Thiruvananthapuram.
Mohsin Khan's outing in Ranji
Kerala were shot out for 184, following on as Mohsin, who returned a splendid 23.3-14-29-6, rattled their batting line-up with Karnataka defeating Kerala for a bonus point win on the last day of the clash.
Kerala's performance on final day vs Karnataka
Kerala entered the final day with the follow-on enforced on them and Karnataka still having a lead of 338 runs in the second innings, having piled up a huge 585/5 declared.
Vidwath Kaverappa removed opener Nidheesh MD (9) and No 3 Akshay Chandran (0) in quick succession to continue the plight for the home side, while Mohsin began by cleaning up Krishna Prasad for 33.
The left-arm spinner did not allow any of the Kerala batters to find their feet at the crease as he sent down more than half of his 23.3 overs as maidens.
Karun Nair gets Player of the match
Karnataka, who had bowled out Kerala for 238 in the first innings, walked away with seven points with their first win of the season after the first two matches ended in draws. Karun Nair, who failed to make a huge impact in his India comeback during the England Test series, scored 233 runs for Karnataka, and he was named the Player of the Match.
Brief scores
Karnataka 585/5 declared beat Kerala 238 and 184; 79.3 overs (Krishna Prasad 33, Eden Apple Tom 39 not out; Vidwath Kaverappa 2/28, Mohsin Khan 6/29) by an innings and 164 runs.