Reigning champions Rajasthan completed formalities on the fifth and final day as they successfully defended their Ranji Trophy by virtue of a first-innings lead against Tamil Nadu, at the Chepauk, in Chennai today. The match was dead as a contest on the fourth day itself, when Rajasthan managed a huge 326-run first innings lead. The visitors made a huge 621 in their first innings, while the hosts could produce only 295 in reply.On the last day of the five day final at Chennai on Monday, hosts Tamil Nadu, chasing a target of 531 runs, could make only 8 runs for the loss of two wickets in their second innings.Vineet Saxena, who hit a double century for the victors in the first innings, was declared Man of the Match.Brief Scores:Rajasthan : 621 and 204 for 5 declaredTamil Nadu : 295 and 8 for 2