Salman Nizar

Kerala's batting faltered, collapsing for 219 against Maharashtra's 239. Despite a promising start and individual efforts from Sanju Samson (54) and Salman Nizar (49), the home side conceded a 71-run lead. Maharashtra's Prithvi Shaw then raced to 37 not out as bad light halted play, leaving Kerala searching for answers.

Left-arm orthodox spinner Aditya Sarwate (6/41) claimed a six-wicket haul as Vidarbha posted a comfortable 412-run win over Kerala in their Ranji Trophy quarter-final match and booked a semi-final berth.

Kerala's resilient batting effort led by Salman Nizar and Mohammed Azharuddeen helped them secure a draw against Jammu and Kashmir, progressing to the Ranji Trophy semifinals thanks to a 1-run first innings lead. Key partnerships, including Nizar's unbeaten 112 in the first innings, were pivotal in setting up a semi-final clash with Gujarat.

Jammu & Kashmir's captain Paras Dogra played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 73 to lead his team to 180 for three and an overall advantage in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal. Despite Kerala's efforts, including a remarkable 112 from Salman Nizar, J&K extended their lead to 179 runs with seven wickets remaining.

Fabid Farooque Ahmed's allround brilliance steered Kerala to an emphatic 273-run win over Mumbai in the CK Nayudu U-23 Elite Group C match at Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana, Kandivali on Thursday.

A top-order collapse hurt Kerala dear as they were knocked out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament by Assam at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Thursday.

For long Salman Nizar has been touted as one of the brightest young talents emerging from Kerala. But with an average of just over 26 and a highest score of 77 from 13 games, the 22-year-old had found the transition from junior-grade to first-class cricket quite difficult.

Salman Nizar, the 28-year-old cricketer, blazed through a Kerala Cricket League game, smashing 11 sixes off 14 balls. He plundered 40 runs in the final over, setting a new record and propelling Calicut Globstars to victory. His explosive innings of 86 not out from 26 deliveries secured a 13-run win and the second spot in the KCL season.

Kerala's Mohammed Azharuddeen scored a century after seven years, leading his team to 418/7 against Gujarat in their Ranji Trophy semifinal. Azharuddeen, along with Salman Nizar's 52, steadied Kerala's innings after the early dismissal of captain Sachin Baby. Azharuddeen remains unbeaten at 149.

Salman Nizar's explosive batting propelled Calicut to an improbable victory in the Kerala Cricket League. Nizar smashed a record-breaking 86 off 26 balls, including 11 sixes in the final two overs, to score 71 runs. This remarkable onslaught transformed a struggling innings into a match-winning total, etching his name in T20 history.

Kerala snatched a thrilling one-run win over Services in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 at the BKC ground in Mumbai on Tuesday to notch up their second successive victory of the tournament.

Seamer Auqib Nabi's all-round performance led Jammu and Kashmir to gain control over Kerala on the second day of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal in Pune on Sunday. Nabi's impressive 5/36 restricted Kerala to 200/9, trailing by 80 runs. Jalaj Saxena's 67 provided some resistance for Kerala, but a lack of partnerships hurt their progress.

B Anirudh Sitaram didn't put a foot wrong on Wednesday. The left-handed opener helped Tamil Nadu score an 87-run win over Goa in their U-23 clash here.

Sanju Samson's omission from the Duleep Trophy South Zone squad, despite five Kerala players being selected, has raised eyebrows. Selectors emphasized Ranji Trophy performances, leading to N Jagadeesan's inclusion as wicketkeeper. Tilak Varma captains the team, with Mohammad Azharuddeen as his deputy.

Dharmendrasinh Jadeja took a six-wicket haul to enable Saurashtra bundle out Kerala for a meagre 225 on the first day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match on Friday.

Uttar Pradesh struggled to stay afloat in their Ranji Trophy match against Kerala, ending Day 2 at 66/2. Kerala, after resuming at 340/7, posted a formidable 395, with Salman Nizar top-scoring with 93. UP's hopes now rest on Madhav Kaushik and Nitish Rana to salvage a draw on a more batting-friendly pitch.

Mohammed Azharudeen’s unbeaten 149* helped Kerala post 418/7 at stumps on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy semi-final against Gujarat. Resuming at 206/4, Kerala recovered from an early setback, with Azharudeen and Salman Nizar contributing significantly. Despite the strong position, Kerala's cautious approach allowed Gujarat a chance to fight back. Arzan Nagwaswalla took three wickets for Gujarat.