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Saurashtra vs Services, VHTE 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
SRT vs SER Win Probability
Toss Winner - Services won the toss and choose to bowl first
Saurashtra won by 111 runs
Saurashtra seek consistency against struggling Services in pivotal Elite Group D clash
- Saurashtra have accumulated 12 points from five games, placing them in control of their qualification chances; Services have 0 points, adrift at the bottom of Group D.
- Saurashtra’s 294/8 vs Railways, powered by Gajjar’s 147, exemplifies their batting potential, while Services’ 178 all out vs Delhi highlights persistent batting issues.
- Saurashtra’s ability to chase or set totals above 280 puts them in a stronger statistical position than Services, whose bowlers have struggled for consistency.
Saurashtra to win and bolster their Elite Group D qualification prospects.
| Tournament: | Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite, 2025-26 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | KSCA Stadium, Bengaluru, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 18.3°C|Mist |
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SRT vs SER Match Prediction & Analysis
Saurashtra face Services at the KSCA Cricket Ground, Alur. After five matches, Saurashtra have 12 points, buoyed by wins over Odisha and Railways — the latter featuring a commanding 147 from Sammar Gajjar in a 31-run victory — although they have also suffered defeats, such as against Haryana where a well-compiled 253 wasn’t enough. Services, meanwhile, have endured a challenging tournament with no wins from five games, most recently dismissed for 178 by Delhi in an eight-wicket loss where Prince Yadav and Harshit Rana bowled well but lacked sufficient support.
Saurashtra’s position on the points table keeps their qualification hopes alive if they can string together wins, but lapses in bowling and occasional middle-order batting pressure have been exposed. Services are anchored at the bottom, struggling with both posting defendable totals and applying sustained bowling pressure. This match represents an opportunity for Saurashtra to solidify their hold on a top-four spot, while Services will be desperate to end their winless stretch and inject confidence into their campaign.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SRT
W
W
L
L
W
SRT
321/7 in 48.5 6.57
VHTE 2025-26
Delhi beat Saurashtra by 3 wickets
320/7 in 50.0 6.4
345/6 in 50.0 6.9
VHTE 2025-26
Saurashtra beat Odisha by 5 wickets
347/5 in 48.5 7.11
SER
L
L
L
L
L
SER
365/7 in 50.0 7.3
VHTE 2025-26
Railways beat Services by 84 runs
281/10 in 47.2 5.94
84/6 in 24.3 3.43
VHTE 2025-26
Odisha beat Services by 4 wickets
83/10 in 21.5 3.8
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Saurashtra Preview
Saurashtra’s tournament so far has featured a mix of dominant batting displays and moments of vulnerability. In their latest outing against Railways at Alur, they posted 294/8, with Sammar Gajjar’s 147 (135 balls, 14x4s 4x6s) leading the charge, supported by valuable contributions from the middle order. Ankur Panwar (3/49) and Prerak Mankad (3/48) shared bowling honours, helping restrict Railways to 263 all out and secure a 31-run win. Earlier, against Odisha, Saurashtra chased down an imposing 345 with a measured approach, showcasing their ability to successfully negotiate high totals across varying match situations.
However, their defeat to Haryana, where 253 was not enough despite half-centuries from key batters, exposed gaps in bowling discipline during the middle quarters. Overall, Saurashtra have shown that when their core batters click and bowlers support with timely breakthroughs, they can challenge any side. In this match, replicating batting consistency and tightening bowling execution will be central to reinforcing their group credentials.
Key Players: Sammar Gajjar, Prerak Mankad, Ankur Panwar
Saurashtra Predicted Playing XI:
Harvik Desai (c & wk), Vishvaraj Jadeja, Aditya Jadeja, Sammar Gajjar, Prerak Mankad, Chirag Jani, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Ankur Panwar, Hiten Kambi, Chetan Sakariya, Ruchit Ahir
Saurashtra Key Players From Previous Game Of Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite, 2025-26
Saurashtra Actual Playing XI:
Harvik Desai, Chirag Jani, Prerak Mankad, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Chetan Sakariya, Ruchit Ahir, Sammar Gajjar, Vishvaraj Jadeja, Hetvik Kotak, Ankur Panwar, Ravindra Jadeja
Services Preview
Services’ Vijay Hazare campaign has been defined by a lack of wins and challenges in both batting and bowling cohesion. In their most recent match against Delhi, Services were dismissed for 178, with Vikas Hathwala top-scoring with 26 but little support from other batters; Delhi chased down the target in just 19.4 overs, highlighting Services’ batting frailties.
Earlier matches have shown glimpses of potential — bowlers like Harshit Rana and Prince Yadav have taken meaningful wickets — but the lack of sustained partnerships and inability to defend totals have left the side languishing. Services need to construct partnerships in the top order and ensure their attack strikes regularly if they hope to compete more effectively. This match represents a chance to arrest their slide, but a collective improvement across departments is needed.
Key Players: Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav, Vikas Hathwala
Services Predicted Playing XI:
Sagar Dahiya, Ravi Chauhan, Irfan Ali, Harsh Vardhan Jajodia, Vikas Hathwala, Nakul Sharma (wk), Pulkit Narang (c), Poonam Poonia, Nitin Yadav, Aditya Kumar, Harshit Rana
Services Key Players From Previous Game Of Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite, 2025-26
Services Actual Playing XI:
Rajat Paliwal, Vikas Hathwala, Irfan Ali, Nakul Sharma, Pulkit Narang, Nitin Yadav, Poonam Poonia, Pal Raj Bahadur, Amit Shukla, Harsh Vardhan, Vineet Dhankhar
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Bengaluru/Alur in early January generally experiences clear, dry conditions with minimal cloud cover, making interruptions unlikely. Forecasts suggest stable weather patterns on match day, conducive to a full 50-over encounter with no forecasted rain disruptions.
SRT vs SER Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The KSCA Cricket Ground, Alur typically presents a track that assists batters once the initial shine is off the ball. Early overs may offer seam movement, but as innings progress, the surface generally settles into a balanced platform that rewards partnerships and selective aggression. In recent Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, competitive first-innings totals have ranged between 260 and 310+, reflecting the venue’s dual support for both pace bowlers early and batters later.
Toss: To Bowl
At the KSCA Cricket Ground, Alur, captains often elect to bowl first when the morning offers some movement for bowlers. If conditions are benign, the incentive to set a target in a 50-over contest may prevail, but given the ground’s history of favouring well-paced pitches early, the toss winner might consider bowling first to exploit any initial seam movement.
SRT vs SER
Winning Prediction
Saurashtra’s combination of recent batting highlights — including Gajjar’s imposing 147 and successful chases like the one against Odisha — illustrates their capacity to post and chase challenging totals. Their bowling attack has occasional penetration, which, when combined with batting depth, gives them a more consistent overall profile than Services, whose campaign has been plagued by batting collapses and defensive shortcomings. Unless Services produce a marked improvement in constructing partnerships and applying bowling pressure, Saurashtra’s sharper performance metrics suggest they are better positioned to control this match.
Saurashtra to win and bolster their Elite Group D qualification prospects.
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