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Chandigarh vs Punjab, RNJT, Today Match Prediction 08 November 2025
CAG vs PCA Win Probability
Toss Winner - Punjab won the toss and choose to bowl first
Punjab Won by 8 Wickets
Chandigarh look to gain first win as Punjab aim to break draw-trend
- Punjab has 5 points from 3 draws in 3 matches so far this season.
- Chandigarh has just 1 point from 3 matches losing 2 and drawing one match.
- The last two encounters between Chandigarh and Punjab ended in draws (February 2024, December 2022).
Punjab will win the match.
| Tournament: | Ranji Trophy, 2025-26 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Chandigarh, Sector 16 Stadium, India, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
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CAG vs PCA Match Prediction & Analysis
This fixture of the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy (Elite Group B) pits Chandigarh vs Punjab at the Sector 16 Stadium in Chandigarh, starting 8 November 2025. Chandigarh enter the match having failed to record a win in their opening games and will be under pressure to produce a breakthrough. Punjab, meanwhile, have drawn their previous three matches and are desperate to convert promising positions into a win. With just one round-robin phase before the knockout stage, this encounter carries high stakes for both teams.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
CAG
L
L
L
CAG
566/10 in 160.4 3.52
RNJT
Goa beat Chandigarh by 75 runs
0/0 in 0.0 0
PCA
L
W
L
W
L
PCA
248/10 in 48.5 5.08
VHT
Punjab beat Mumbai by 8 wickets
249/2 in 29.0 8.59
247/10 in 49.2 5.01
VHT
Karnataka beat Punjab by 1 wickets
251/9 in 47.3 5.28
189/10 in 20.0 9.45
SMAT
Hyderabad beat Punjab by 8 runs
196/6 in 20.0 9.8
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 0 Matches
TEAMS PREVIEW
Chandigarh Preview
Chandigarh’s campaign so far has been characterised by hard work but no triumph. They have recorded two defeats and one draw to date, leaving them without a win and trailing in the points table.
Batting notes:
Experienced opener Manan Vohra, who also leads the side, has been one of the more dependable run-makers, averaging 37.66 with 565 runs in 10 matches per recent career stats.
Shivam Bhambri has scored 582 runs in 10 matches (avg 34.23) showing that the top order has started well but big conversions have been limited.
The rest of the batting lineup has lacked consistent big scores, and Chandigarh must build sizeable first-innings totals if they are to challenge effectively at home.
Bowling notes:
The bowling unit has shown promise: both Vishu Kashyap and Nishunk Birla have claimed 41 wickets each in 10 matches, with economy rates around 3.20-3.47.
While the bowlers have been putting in effort, without big batting totals the side has struggled to force results.
Key players: Manan Vohra, Vishu Kashyap, Nishunk Birla
Chandigarh Predicted Playing XI:
Shivam Bhambri, Arjun Azad, Manan Vohra (c), Raman Bishnoi, Ankit Kaushik, Nikhil Thakur (wk), Raj Bawa, Vishu Kashyap, Jagjit Singh, Nishunk Birla, Mohit Soni
Chandigarh Key Players From Previous Game Of Ranji Trophy, 2025-26
Chandigarh Actual Playing XI:
Manan Vohra, Raj Bawa, Arjun Azad, Shivam Bhambri, Jagjit Singh, Vishu Kashyap, Ankit Kaushik, Nikhil Thakur, Nishunk Birla, Gaurav Puri, Anirudh Kanwar
Punjab Preview
Punjab have entered this season with solid structure but are yet to find the finishing touch. They have played three matches so far and recorded three draws, leaving them with valuable points but still without a win.
Batting notes:
Young batter Uday Saharan (in his third first-class game) scored a maiden century recently, showing strong promise with the bat.
Salil Arora has compiled 386 runs in 7 matches at an average of 42.88 and strike rate ~48.31, offering stability in the middle order.
The batting unit has the capacity, but converting starts into imposing totals has been the challenge.
Bowling notes:
Emerging pace bowler Gurnoor Brar has taken 26 wickets in 8 matches (economy ~3.30) indicating the attack has firepower.
Punjab’s bowlers have been consistent, yet without batting dominance the side has found it tough to engineer outright wins.
Key players: Uday Saharan, Salil Arora, Gurnoor Brar
Punjab Predicted Playing XI:
Harnoor Singh, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Uday Saharan (c), Naman Dhir, Ramandeep Singh, Salil Arora, Krish Bhagat, Prerit Dutta, Mayank Markande, Gurnoor Brar, Raghu Sharma
Punjab Key Players From Previous Game Of Ranji Trophy, 2025-26
Punjab Actual Playing XI:
Harnoor Singh, Uday Pratap Saharan, Salil Arora, Jaskaranvir Singh Paul, Ayush Goyal, Mayank Markande, Anmol Malhotra, Harpreet Brar, Sahil Khan, Abhinav Sharma, Jashanpreet Sidhu
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for early November in Chandigarh is expected to be dry with moderate temperatures—likely no rain interruptions.
CAG vs PCA Pitch Report
At the Sector 16 Stadium, batting first typically offers the advantage, as the surface tends to settle and let batters get into rhythm after day one.
Toss: To Bat
With home conditions and the need to set a tone, the team winning the toss is likely to bat first to build a strong first-innings total and then switch to attack. Chandigarh may opt to bat first to make up for their lack of wins; Punjab might do the same to ensure scoreboard pressure.
CAG vs PCA
Winning Prediction
Chandigarh have the home advantage and a bowling attack capable of breakthroughs, but their batting must lift to convert efforts into a win. Punjab, with talent in both departments, have the edge if they can maintain consistency and seize momentum from Uday Saharan’s rise and Brar’s wickets. On balance, Punjab look slightly more likely to clinch their first win of the season.
Chandigarh may salvage a draw if their bowling fires and batting holds firm, but a home win remains elusive without a big batting performance.
Punjab will win the match.
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