Reflecting on his dismissal, Sachin Baby stated his shot changed the momentum.
Sachin Baby has taken the blame for Kerala’s heartbreaking defeat against Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy 2024/25 final. He looked so good and was set to amass a magnificent ton before a wild slog cut his innings short.
This allowed Vidarbha to storm back into the game. At one point, Kerala, who were 324/6, bundled on 342 to give Vidarbha a first-innings lead. That eventually proved crucial, as Vidarbha drew the game and the first-innings lead meant they were the tournament winners.
Reflecting on his dismissal, Sachin stated his shot changed the momentum. He added he wanted to bat deep and get at least a 100-run lead in the first innings.
“As the leader, I’ll take the blame. My shot changed the momentum of the game. I wanted to be there for the team, and we were six down. I wanted to be there till the end to get the lead. I wanted to have a lead of 100-plus if at all we got a lead. That would have made a difference.”
Sachin Baby scored 516 runs at an average of 36.85 in 15 innings, including five fifties, during this Ranji Trophy season. He would want to keep the form going and take the momentum in the impending IPL season, where he will play for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
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SRH bought him for INR 30 Lakhs in the mega auction, considering his superior attacking game and previous IPL experience. While he might not be a part of the playing XI from the start, Baby can replace any of the first-choice players in case of unavailability or poor form.
He is an aggressive batter who adds variety to the lineup, capable of hitting long shots quickly. Baby could have started if SRH didn’t have Ishan Kishan, but his presence makes Baby’s inclusion one-dimensional. Still, Baby is a quality player who can bat anywhere in the order and deliver when needed.
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