Orange Tigers vs Nagpur Heroz, VPL, Today Match Prediction

ORT vs NAH Match Prediction & Analysis

We have had run feasts in the VPL 2026. The competition will get more intense as Orange Tigers take on the Nagpur Heroz in the 5th match. It is a must-win game for both teams after they suffered losses in the last game. The Orange Tigers lost to the Bharat Rangers in their last game, while the Nagpur Heroz struggled with the ball in their big loss to the India Warriors.  

Both teams did well with the bat in the last game but have concerns with the ball. Orange Tigers have a strong batting lineup with depth, putting them in an advantageous position. The Nagpur Heroz' bowling attack looked rusty and clueless in their opening game. As both teams look desperate for a win, we expect a close contest.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

ORT

L

BHR

237/4 in 17.1 13.81

VPL

Bharat Rangers beat Orange Tigers by 6 wickets 02 Jun 2026

ORT

235/8 in 20.0 11.75

NAH

L

IW

261/5 in 20.0 13.05

VPL

India Warriors beat Nagpur Heroz by 33 runs

02 Jun 2026

NAH

228/8 in 20.0 11.4

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Orange Tigers Preview

Yash Rathod will be upset with his bowling attack. The team lost the opening game against the Bharat Rangers by 6 wickets, despite scoring 237 runs. The batting unit delivered a strong show, making best use of the conditions, but the bowling attack didn't stand up to the challenge. Rathod must lift the camp's spirits and expects a strong comeback from his bowlers.  

Mandar Mahale and Dhruv Shorey got out without scoring in the last game, and the team expects a better start. The middle order did well, with Akshay Agarwal scoring 57, and he must build partnerships with Yash Rathod and Rohit Binkar. The team has a strong lower middle order and needs quick runs from Kshitiz Dahiya and Akshay Karnewar.  

The bowling attack aims to overcome the poor show in the last game after conceding 237 runs in 17 overs. Aditya Thakare picked up 4 wickets in the last game and must do well with the new ball alongside Saurabh Dubey. The middle overs are crucial, and the team needs  Shreyash Padole and Akshay Dullarwar to do well. Kshitiz Dahiya and Akshay Karnewar must do well in the supporting roles.  

Interesting Stats 

1. Orange Tigers' economy rate in the last game was 13.94 
2. Orange Tigers' openers didn't score a single run in the last game 

Orange Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Yash Rathod (c), Mandar Mahale, Dhruv Shorey, Rohit Binkar (wk), Kshitiz Dahiya, Akshay Agrawal, Akshay Karnewar, Vishesh Tiwari, Shreyash Padole, Saurabh Dubey, Aditya Thakare, Akshay Dullarwar (Impact Player)

Orange Tigers Actual Playing XI:

Rohit V Binkar, Dhruv Shorey, Mandar Mahale, Yash Rathod, Akshay Karnewar, Saurabh Dubey, Atharva Podutwar, Vishesh Tiwari, Kshitij Dahiya, Akshay Dullarwar, Shreyash Padole, Aditya Thakare

Nagpur Heroz Preview

Aman Mokhade and his team will be under pressure heading into this game. They went down by 33 runs against the India Warriors in the last game. Their bowling attack was taken to the cleaners, where they conceded 261 runs. While the batting lineup showed some sparks, Mokhade must get a better performance out of his bowlers to win this game. 

Parth Rekhade and Aman Mokhade delivered a good start in the last game, and the team expects a big partnership between them. Siddhesh Wath will be confident after his 78-run knock and must do well in the middle order with Kartik Rathod and Rajveer Jolly. Akash Kombe and Apoorv Wankhade are good hitters and must add quick runs in the lower middle order.  

The bowling attack must put the last game's loss behind them. Umesh Yadav and Rajneesh Gurbani leaked runs in the Power Play and must improve their performance in this game. Tejas Soni and Parth Rekhade must check their lengths in the middle overs. The team expects a strong show in the supporting roles from Rajveer Jolly and Ankush Tammiwar.  

Interesting Stats 

1. Aman Mokhade scored 42 runs at a strike rate of 300 in the last game  
2. Nagpur Heroz' economy rate in the last game was 13.05 

Nagpur Heroz Predicted Playing XI:

Aman Mokhade (c), Parth Rekhade, Siddhesh Wath (wk), Kartik Rathod, Rajveer Jolly, Akash Kombe, Apoorv Wankhade, Tejas Soni, Rajneesh Gurbani, Iknoor Bhamra, Umesh Yadav, Ankush Tammiwar

Nagpur Heroz Actual Playing XI:

Siddhesh Wath, Aman Mokhade, Apoorv Wankhade, Rajneesh Gurbani, Umesh Yadav, Kartik Rathod , Parth Rekhade, Tejas Soni, Akash Kombe, Iknoor Bhamra, Siddhant Muley

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect overcast skies over Nagpur, with possible rain interruptions. The temperature will be around 38°C at the start of the game, with humidity around 36%. Bowlers won't have much assistance in these conditions, and batters will have it easy.

ORT vs NAH Pitch Report

VCA Stadium in Nagpur has shorter boundaries, but the outfield is heavy. Batting conditions are good here as the ball comes to the bat nicely, and we have seen big scores being made here in the past. The wicket aids the fast bowlers with the new ball. There isn't much on this track for the spinners. The average first-innings score this season is 239, and the team batting first would like to have 250 on the board.

Toss: To Bowl

The team chasing the score has won the last 8 of 10 games. Defending totals is always a big challenge at this venue, as we have had big run chases. The team winning the toss shall opt to bowl first and restrict their opponents to a small total.