Saurashtra vs Chhatisgarh, RNJ ELITE, 2026-27, Today Match Prediction

SRT vs CS Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Saurashtra will face Chhattisgarh in the Group B match of the Ranji Trophy Elite 2026-27 played at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, starting from 11th October.

Last year, Saurashtra came agonizingly close towards qualifying for the knockout stages of the competition. Captain Jaydev Unadkat will be hoping that the side can begin their campaign on a winning note.

On the other hand, Chhattisgarh finished third on the table in Group D in Ranji Trophy Elite competition played last year. Captain Amandeep Khare will be hoping that the side can put up a decent fight against Saurashtra.

The previous two matches played between Saurashtra and Chhattisgarh ended in a draw.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Saurashtra Preview

The home side will be looking to field their full-strength side for this opening clash. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Harvik Desai, Chiraj Gohil. Arpit Vasavada and Jay Gohil to do the bulk of the scoring.

With 523 runs in nine innings, Jay Gohil was the leading run-scorer for Saurashtra in last year’s Ranji Elite Trophy competition.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Jaydev Unadkat, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Parth Bhut and Chetan Sakariya to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 25 wickets at an average of 22.76, left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja was the leading wicket-taker for Saurashtra in last year’s Ranji Elite Trophy competition.

Saurashtra Predicted Playing XI:

Jaydev Unadkat (c), Harvik Desai, Chiraj Jani, Jay Gohil, Arpit Vasavada, Prerak Mankad, Sammar Gajjar, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Parth Bhut, Hetvik Kotak, Chetan Sakariya.

Chhatisgarh Preview

The visitors will be looking to play their strongest combination against Saurashtra. In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Aayush Pandey, Amandeep Khare, Anuj Tiwary and Sanjeet Desai to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 573 runs in 13 innings, Aayush Pandey topped the batting charts for Chhattisgarh in last year’s Ranji Trophy Elite competition. Besides Pandey, captain Amandeep Khare showed excellent form with the bat and accumulated 547 runs at an average of 78.14 with three half-centuries to their name.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Mayank Yadav, Ashish Chouhan, Ravi Kiran, Ajay Mandal and Adiya Sarwate to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 27 wickets at an average of 21.59, Ravi Kiran topped the bowling charts for Chhattisgarh in last year’s Ranji Trophy Elite competition.

Chhatisgarh Predicted Playing XI:

Amandeep Khare (c), Aayush Pandey, Anuj Tiwary, Ashutosh Singh, Sanjeet Desai, Mayank Verma (wk), Ajay Mandal, Aditya Sarwate, Ravi Kiran, Ashish Chouhan, Mayank Yadav.

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny with light winds.

SRT vs CS Pitch Report

Last season, the average first innings score at Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium, Rajkot in the Ranji Trophy Elite competition in two completed matches was around 340 runs.

Toss: To Bowl

With freshly prepared wicket at Rajkot, both the captains will be keen to win the toss, and bowl first on this surface.