Vidarbha captain Faiz Fazal and coach Chandrakant PanditIndore: A win away from their maiden title, Vidarbha embodied the allure often associated with underdogs as they get ready to face a battle-hardened Delhi in the final of Ranji Trophy. However, given Vidarbha’s spirited run to their maiden title clash, Delhi are well aware of the threat the first- timers could pose over the next few days. With the seasoned Gambhir at the top of the order, Delhi know they have a player who can be relied on in times of crisis. If the out-of-favour India opener is able to add to the three centuries and two fifties in the final, Delhi would be too happy to lap it all. Gambhir’s much-younger opening partner, Kunal Chandela, too is coming off a century in the semi-final, and Delhi are fortunate to enter the season’s biggest game with their openers in top form.

Source: The Telegraph December 28, 2017 21:10 UTC