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Maharashtra vs Goa, RNJT, Today Match Prediction
MHA vs GOA Win Probability
Toss Winner - Goa won the toss and choose to bat first
Maharashtra Won by 8 Wickets
Maharashtra's aim to book a berth in the next round
- Goa hasn't defeated Maharashtra in recent years
- Maharashtra's openers Shaw and Kulkarni made 201 runs in the last game
- Goa has won only once in five games this season
Maharashtra to win
| Tournament: | Ranji Trophy, 2025-26 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Maharashtra Cricket Association (Head Office), Pune, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 22.5°C|Sunny |
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MHA vs GOA Match Prediction & Analysis
We are in a crucial phase in the Ranji Trophy Elite 2025-26. Hosts Maharashtra will look to improve their odds of reaching the next round as they take on Goa in the 86th game. Maharashtra defeated Punjab by a big margin in the last game and will look to do well again. Goa shall look to make a strong comeback after their big loss against Saurashtra in the last game.
Maharashtra has done well this season, and the batting lineup is in good form. The team also has a strong spin attack and shall look to use its strengths and win this game. Goa has won only once in five games, and their key players have struggled with consistency. It remains to be seen if the team can deliver the goods in this contest.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
MHA
W
L
W
L
W
MHA
271/10 in 49.4 5.46
VHTE 2025-26
Himachal Pradesh beat Maharashtra by 7 runs264/9 in 50.0 5.28
153/2 in 18.0 8.5
VHTE 2025-26
Maharashtra beat Sikkim by 8 wickets
150/10 in 40.2 3.72
GOA
L
L
L
L
W
GOA
309/8 in 50.0 6.18
VHTE 2025-26
Goa beat Sikkim by 62 runs
247/7 in 50.0 4.94
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
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194/6 in 19.3
SMAT
Goa beat Maharashtra by 4 wickets
193/6 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Maharashtra Preview
Ankit Bawne and his team are second in this group's points table. They beat Punjab by an innings and 92 runs in the last game, with the bowling attack delivering a strong performance. A win here will take them to the next round, and Bawne expects his players to put their best foot forward.
Prithvi Shaw and Arshin Kulkarni batted brilliantly in the last game, and the team expects the pair to repeat the same performance. In the middle order, the team needs Siddhesh Veer, Sachin Dhas, and Ankit Bawane to build partnerships. The side expects contributions from Saurabh Nawale and Jalaj Saxena in the lower middle order.
Rajneesh Gurbani delivered a match-winning spell in the last game, and he will look to get early breakthroughs alongside Jalaj Saxena. RS Hangargekar and Ramakrishna Ghosh add variety to the attack and shall look to do well. The team expects Vicky Ostwal and Arshin Kulkarni to do well in the supporting roles.
Maharashtra Predicted Playing XI:
Ankit Bawne (c), Prithvi Shaw, Arshin Kulkarni, Siddhesh Veer, Sachin Dhas, Saurabh Nawale (wk), Jalaj Saxena, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Vicky Ostwal, RS Hangargekar, Rajneesh Gurbani
Maharashtra Key Players From Previous Game Of Ranji Trophy, 2025-26
Maharashtra Actual Playing XI:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshin Atul Kulkarni, Prithvi Shaw, Ankit Bawne, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Saurabh Nawale, Vicky Ostwal, Siddharth Mhatre , Hitesh Walunj, Jalaj Saxena, Niraj Joshi
Goa Preview
Snehal Kauthankar and his team have lost all hope of reaching the next round. The team suffered an innings-and-47-run loss against Saurashtra. They struggled with the ball in the last game and need to get their act together. They are up against a strong batting lineup, and Kauthankar expects a strong show from his bowlers.
Suyash Prabhudessai and Manthan Khutkar went out cheaply in the last game, and the team expects a better start from this pair. Abhinav Tejrana has done well, and he must steer the innings in the middle order with Suyash Prabhudessai and Lalit Yadav. The team expects a strong show from Deepraj Gaonkar and Darshan Misal in the lower middle order.
On the bowling front, the team expects Arjun Tendulkar and Vasuki Koushik to pick early wickets and put Maharashtra batters under pressure. Deepraj Gaonkar and Mohit Redkar must take advantage of the conditions as the ball gets old. The side expects a strong performance from Lalit Yadav in the supporting role.
Goa Predicted Playing XI:
Snehal Kauthankar (c), Suyash Prabhudessai, Manthan Khutkar, Abhinav Tejrana, Lalit Yadav, Deepraj Gaonkar, Darshan Misal, Arjun Tendulkar, Mohit Redkar, Rajashekhar Harikant (wk), Vasuki Koushik
Goa Key Players From Previous Game Of Ranji Trophy, 2025-26
Goa Actual Playing XI:
Deepraj Gaonkar, Snehal Kauthankar, Rajashekhar Harikant, Suyash Prabhudessai, Lalit Yadav, Abhinav Tejrana, Darshan Misal, Arjun Tendulkar, Vasuki Koushik, Manthan Khutkar, Amulya Pandrekar
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
We expect clear skies over Pune. The wicket shall be flat, allowing batsmen to play their strokes freely. There won't be much on this track for the fast bowlers, and the average first-innings score here has been 291 runs. The side batting first will need 350 runs or more in the first innings to feel comfortable.
MHA vs GOA Pitch Report
Deccan Gymkhana Ground has deep boundaries and a flat surface, balancing the contest between the bat and the ball. The wicket is flat, allowing batsmen to play on the up. Fast bowlers have been successful, and spinners also enjoy bowling here as the deep boundaries offer them additional protection.
Toss: To Bat
In Indian conditions, the teams batting first always enjoy an advantage. The wicket breaks in the last two days, making run chases difficult. The team winning the toss would look to bat first and put up a big score in the 1st innings.
MHA vs GOA
Winning Prediction
Goa has struggled with the ball this season, and they face a strong batting lineup in this game. They need to take advantage of the new ball and strike early to have a chance in this contest. Maharashtra will be confident after its big win in the last game. They have more strength with the bat, giving them an edge.
Maharashtra to win
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