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BCA vs UTP Win Probability
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Baroda aim to reinforce early lead as UP look to bounce back in Group A encounter
- Baroda has 6 points from their victory in the opening match.
- Uttar Pradesh have 3 points from their drawn game as they secured the first innings lead last game.
- Baroda defeated Uttar Pradesh by 4 wickets at Vadodara in their last encounter (27-30 Dec 2022).
Baroda will win the match
| Tournament: | Ranji Trophy, 2025-26 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Kotambi Cricket Stadium, Vadodara, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 29.6°C|Sunny |
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BCA vs UTP Match Prediction & Analysis
Baroda enter Match with momentum after a strong start to the campaign, while Uttar Pradesh will be keen to respond after securing only a first-innings lead in their opener. With Group A’s competition shaping up tightly, both sides know that full-points wins are crucial in establishing qualification credentials.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
BCA
W
L
W
W
W
BCA
271/10 in 116.1 2.33
RNJT
Baroda won by 7 wickets
36/3 in 7.4 4.7
181/5 in 47.2 3.82
VHT
Baroda beat Delhi by 5 wickets
180/10 in 38.3 4.68
403/4 in 50.0 8.06
VHT
Baroda beat Kerala by 62 runs
341/10 in 45.5 7.44
UTP
L
W
L
L
W
UTP
156/6 in 20.0 7.8
SMAT
Uttar Pradesh beat Andhra by 4 wickets
157/6 in 19.0 8.26
86/5 in 20.0 4.3
SMAT
Arunachal Pradesh beat Uttar Pradesh by 157 runs
242/4 in 20.0 12.1
249/10 in 46.5 5.32
VHT
Uttar Pradesh beat Andhra by 6 wickets
255/4 in 41.5 6.1
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 0 Matches
TEAMS PREVIEW
Baroda Preview
Baroda kicked off the season positively, recording a win and assembling a respectable quotient of 2.017 after Round 1. According to the points table, Baroda have one match, one win, zero losses, and 6 points so far.
Batting notes:
Baroda’s batting has shown solidity — opener Shivalik Sharma made a composed 75 reaffirming his red-ball form. Their lineup offers a blend of youth and experience, capable of putting up totals around 300+.
Bowling notes:
Baroda’s bowlers did well in their opening match to press their advantage and force results. They will now look to continue that by taking early wickets and putting UP’s batting under pressure in the first session.
Key players: Shivalik Sharma, Mahesh Pithiya, Mitesh Patel
Baroda Predicted Playing XI:
Shivalik Sharma, Shashwat Rawat, Vishnu Solanki, Atit Sheth (c), Mitesh Patel, Mahesh Pithiya, BA Bhatt, LI Meriwala, Jyotsnil Singh (wk), Rasikh Salam, Nalubha Rathva
Baroda Key Players From Previous Game Of Ranji Trophy, 2025-26
Uttar Pradesh Preview
Uttar Pradesh started their campaign with a solid first-innings performance — notably a brilliant unbeaten 165* by Rinku Singh giving them a lead. However, they still face the challenge of turning that into outright wins and accumulating full match points.
Batting notes:
UP’s batting saw promise, particularly from Rinku Singh. The challenge ahead is for the middle and lower order to build on starts and convert them into big totals or strong second-innings templates.
Bowling notes:
The bowling unit will need to step up and support the batting by restricting Baroda early. Their ability to hold partnerships and strike in clusters will be under test.
Key players: Rinku Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Shivam Mavie
Uttar Pradesh Predicted Playing XI:
Rinku Singh (c), Vipraj Nigam, Shivam Mavi, Shantanu Singh, Yashu Pradhan, Aditya Kumar, Lakshart Singh, Aayan Akram, Saurabh Kumar, Kushagra Ojha (wk), Prerit Dutta
Uttar Pradesh Key Players From Previous Game Of Ranji Trophy, 2025-26
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast suggests good conditions with minimal interruption expected.
BCA vs UTP Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
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The Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara typically offers a batting-friendly surface early — batsmen can get settled — but there is assistance for spinners and seamers after day two when footmarks and wear appear. A first-innings total of 320-360 is likely to put pressure on the opposition.
Toss: To Bat
Given the surface and conditions, batting first is likely the preferred option — the team batting first can set up the match, dictate terms, and utilise the full four days.
BCA vs UTP
Winning Prediction
This match is poised between a home-side in good form and a visiting team with talent but still looking for momentum. Baroda’s home advantage, solid start and balanced squad give them the edge. UP have shown resilience and top-order capability, but must deliver across departments to challenge.
Baroda will win the match
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