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Jharkhand vs Kerala, VHTE 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
JKD vs KEL Win Probability
Toss Winner - Jharkhand won the toss and choose to bat first
Kerala Won by 8 Wickets
Jharkhand have defeated Kerala in both their previous Vijay Hazare Trophy encounters.
- A score of around 290-300 will be competitive at the ADSA Railways Cricket Ground.
- Kerala will rely on Baba Aparajith, Vishnu Vinod, and Rohan Kunnummal to produce impactful performances.
- For Jharkhand, Shikhar Mohan, Utkarsh Singh, and Shubham Singh will be the key players.
Jharkhand are our picks for the winners of this game.
| Tournament: | Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite, 2025-26 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | ADSA Railways Cricket Ground , Ahmedabad, India, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 15.4°C|Mist |
JKD vs KEL Match Prediction & Analysis
Jharkhand meet Kerala in the 66th fixture of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 in Ahmedabad. Both teams have impressed during the group stage and look set to progress to the next phase as well. Picking a clear favorite between them is tough considering how evenly matched they seem, but Jharkhand hold a slight advantage because their performances have been more consistent throughout this competition.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
JKD
W
W
W
L
W
JKD
368/7 in 50.0 7.36
VHTE 2025-26
Jharkhand beat Puducherry by 133 runs
235/10 in 41.4 5.64
301/10 in 50.0 6.02
VHTE 2025-26
Jharkhand beat Rajasthan by 73 runs
228/10 in 50.0 4.56
KEL
W
L
L
W
L
KEL
167/10 in 40.1 4.16
VHTE 2025-26
Madhya Pradesh beat Kerala by 47 runs
214/10 in 46.1 4.64
285/2 in 48.2 5.9
VHTE 2025-26
Karnataka beat Kerala by 8 wickets
284/7 in 50.0 5.68
348/8 in 50.0 6.96
VHTE 2025-26
Kerala beat Tripura by 145 runs
203/10 in 36.5 5.51
105/5 in 18.5 5.58
SMATE 2025
Assam beat Kerala by 5 wickets
101/10 in 19.4 5.14
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Jharkhand Preview
Jharkhand have enjoyed an excellent campaign so far, winning three of their four matches to secure third place in Group A. With three league fixtures to go and 12 points already collected, they sit in a strong spot to push through to the knockout phase.
Their batting has carried the side throughout the tournament. Shikhar Mohan has looked in complete control, scoring 275 runs from four outings at an average of 69 while striking at 85.40. He has already recorded one century and one fifty, and another return of 30 or more looks well within reach.
Utkarsh Singh has also made a major impact, scoring 209 runs from four matches at a rate of 103.46.
Kumar Kushagra and Anukul Roy add further weight to the lineup, each crossing 160 runs this season while regularly contributing 30 to 40 at a strike rate beyond 100.
The bowling unit has delivered strong support. Shubham Singh has stood out with 10 wickets from three matches at 6.29 per over. Sushant Mishra and Rajandeep Singh have backed him up effectively, collecting 11 wickets between them. Utkarsh Singh has chipped in as well, taking four wickets at 6.40.
Jharkhand Predicted Playing XI:
Shikhar Mohan, Utkarsh Singh, Virat Singh, Kumar Kushagra (c/wk), Robin Minz, Anukul Roy, Rajandeep Singh, Md Kounain Quraishi, Manishi, Sushant Mishra, Shubham Singh
Jharkhand Key Players From Previous Game Of Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite, 2025-26
Jharkhand Actual Playing XI:
Rajandeep Singh, Vikash Singh, Md Kounain Qureshi, Manishi, Shikhar Mohan, Shubham Singh, Ishan Kishan, Kumar Kushagra, Virat Singh, Anukul Roy, Utkarsh Singh
Kerala Preview
Kerala have had a steady start to the season, winning two and losing two to remain in fourth place in the Group A table. They too have three group games left, and with eight points and a NRR of +0.466, they have a solid shot at entering the next round.
Their batting has been pretty steady, with two batters doing much of the work. Baba Aparajith leads the pack with 270 runs in four innings at an average of 67.50 and a strike rate of 98.18. He has been in excellent touch and will be counted upon to deliver a good 30-40 runs in this game at an over 90 strike rate.
Vishnu Vinod has provided strength to the batting unit with his consistency, collecting 185 runs in four matches at an average of 61.66.
Meanwhile, Rohan Kunnummal and Mohammed Azharuddeen have chipped in with some handy cameos as well, each crossing 120 runs so far.
Among the bowlers, Aparajith has been the standout with nine scalps in four matches at an economy of 4.76. Ankit Sharma and MD Nidheesh have accounted for 11 wickets combined, while Sharafuddeen has also added another three. So, this attack has been pretty good so far, and all they need is to fire collectively to take down Andhra.
Kerala Predicted Playing XI:
Rohan Kunnummal(c), Krishna Prasad, Ankit Sharma, Baba Aparajith, Salman Nizar, Mohammed Azharuddeen(w), Vishnu Vinod, Eden Apple Tom, Muhammed Sharafuddeen, MD Nidheesh, Vignesh Puthur
Kerala Key Players From Previous Game Of Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite, 2025-26
Kerala Actual Playing XI:
Rohan Kunnummal, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Salman Nizar, Sanju Samson, Vishnu Vinod, Baba Aparajith, Eden Tom, Ankit Sharma, MD Nidheesh, Vignesh Puthur, Sharafuddeen NM
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The surface at ADSA Railways Cricket Ground has produced competitive 50-over totals with sides posting well above 250 this season, so batters who get set can build big innings. Early on, there can be slight assistance if the ball hits the deck square, but predictable bounce and pace prevail through most of the day. Longer innings tend to get easier to score on, making partnerships important.
Ahmedabad will see a sunny and pleasant day all through.
JKD vs KEL Pitch Report
Scores at ADSA Railways Cricket Ground in this Vijay Hazare Trophy edition have mostly been around the 270-280 range, with the highest being 363-4. We reckon a target of 290-300 will be enough to put the chasing side on the back foot in this game.
Toss: To Bat
Three of the four matches played at the ADSA Railways Cricket Ground in this Vijay Hazare Trophy have been won by the team batting first. This might tempt the toss-winning captain in this game to take the same route.
JKD vs KEL
Winning Prediction
Jharkhand have had a strong tournament so far and will look to secure a win here to improve their chances of qualification for the next round. Kerala have been uneven but have enough quality to beat any team on their day. Each side will come hard at the other in this fixture given how much is on the line and how evenly matched they appear. Looking at everything though, Jharkhand seem to be in superior form, and they have fewer gaps in their lineup. That makes them the more reliable pick here.
Jharkhand are our picks for the winners of this game.
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