Sanju Samson wrote a heartfelt message for the Kerala team as they advanced to their first Ranji Trophy final on Friday, February 21. Kerala managed to grab a vital 2-run advantage in the first innings to guarantee their place in their first-ever final, even though they drew their semi-final match against Gujarat on Friday. Prior to his India commitments, Samson participated in the season's first games for Kerala.
Sanju Samson's special message
The Kerala batter posted a message on Instagram, expressing his excitement at his team's accomplishment. Samson claimed that the title was only a step away and that it was a dream they had held onto for over ten years.
"What a moment. Absolutely thrilled to see this happening. A dream we all believed together 10 years ago is just 1 step away boys!! It's ours. Go get it," said Samson on his Instagram story.
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"What a moment. Absolutely thrilled to see this happening. A dream we all believed together 10 years ago is just 1 step away boys!! It's ours. Go get it," said Samson on his Instagram story.
Gujarat required just 29 runs to grab the lead going into the last day of the match, with a score of 429/7. The final wicket, which was dramatic, was taken by spinner Aditya Sarwate, who took the other three. Arzan Nagwaswalla took the bait and attempted a huge shot after Sarwate threw the ball up. When Sachin Baby was at a loss, the ball would bounce off Salman Nizar's helmet and land directly in his hands. The Kerala squad would celebrate wildly because they knew they were going to make it to their first final.
In the second innings, Kerala was able to bat without any strain thanks to this, scoring 114 for 4 in 46 overs to secure the final draw. With 37 runs off 90 balls, Jalaj Saxena led Kerala in scoring and remained undefeated. With 32 runs, Rohan Kunnummal also contributed nicely. In the final, Kerala will play Vidharbha. In the semi-final, Vidharbha defeated 2023–24 champions Mumbai by 80 runs, securing a matchup with Kerala.
