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Vidarbha vs Baroda, RNJT, Today Match Prediction 16 November 2025
VDB vs BCA Win Probability
Toss Winner - Vidarbha won the toss and choose to bat first
Vidarbha beat Baroda by 144 runs
Vidarbha look to continue dominance against Baroda at home
- Vidarbha have played 4 matches so far in Elite Group A, winning 2 and drawing 2, and are placed 1st with 19 points and a quotient of +2.264.
- Baroda have played 4 matches so far, winning 1 and drawing 2, and sitting 5th with 9 points and a quotient of +1.085.
- Vidarhba are the defending champions in Ranji Trophy and are winners of the Irani Trophy 2025.
We predict that Vidarbha will defeat Baroda.
| Tournament: | Ranji Trophy, 2025-26 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
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VDB vs BCA Match Prediction & Analysis
The Elite Group A clash of the Ranji Trophy 2025–26 sees defending champions Vidarbha host Baroda at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur from November 16 to 19, commencing at 9:30 AM IST. India’s premier first‑class competition, the Ranji Trophy demands consistency and stamina over four‑day matches.
Vidarbha have set an impressive tone this season with 2 wins and 2 draws in four matches, amassing 19 points and topping the group with a quotient of +2.264. As reigning Ranji champions and recent Irani Trophy winners, they enter with form and momentum. Baroda, however, have had a quieter campaign — 1 win and 2 draws from four games, accumulating 9 points with a +1.085 quotient, placing them fifth. With Vidarbha’s superior record and recent titles backing them, Baroda face a tough test in Nagpur.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
VDB
W
W
L
W
W
VDB
171/10 in 69.3 2.46
RNJT
Vidarbha beat Nagaland by 179 runs
0/0 in 0.0 0
BCA
W
L
W
W
W
BCA
271/10 in 116.1 2.33
RNJT
Baroda won by 7 wickets
36/3 in 7.4 4.7
181/5 in 47.2 3.82
VHT
Baroda beat Delhi by 5 wickets
180/10 in 38.3 4.68
403/4 in 50.0 8.06
VHT
Baroda beat Kerala by 62 runs
341/10 in 45.5 7.44
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Vidarbha Preview
Vidarbha will host Baroda at home in Nagpur at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha — a venue where they have consistently performed. This season, the defending Ranji Trophy champions lead Elite Group A with 19 points from four matches (2 wins, 2 draws) and boast a strong quotient of +2.264. Their recent results include a dominant innings‑win over Nagaland and a clinical 100‑run victory against Odisha, underlining their championship credentials.
In their previous outing, Vidarbha registered a dominant win against Odisha, taking full control from the toss. Opting to bat first, Vidarbha posted 286 runs, driven by Dhruv Shorey’s innings of 144 runs with good support from Ravikumar Samarth and Yash Rathod. The bowlers then dismantled Odisha for just 160, securing a 126-run lead. Declaring at 218/2 in the second innings, Vidarbha set a stiff 345-run target. Parth Rekhade (5 wickets) and Praful Hinge (4 wickets) helped bowl Odisha out for 244, securing a big 100-run win.
Yash Rathod has been a standout with the bat, scoring 919 runs in 10 matches at an average of 61.27. Dhruv Shorey complements him well, tallying 698 runs in 10 games at 41.06. Harsh Dubey has taken 44 wickets in just 7 matches at an economy of 2.84. Parth Rekhade has 33 wickets in 8 games with an economy of 2.46. With home conditions, current form, and match‑winners in both batting and bowling on display, Vidarbha look well‑set to register yet another win.
Key players: Yash Rathod, Dhruv Shorey, Harsh Dubey, Parth Rekhade
Vidarbha Predicted Playing XI:
Atharva Taide, Aman Mokhade, Parth Rekhade, Dhruv Shorey, Ravikumar Samarth, Yash Rathod, Akshay Wadkar (c & wk), Yash Kadam, Nachiket Bhute, Gaurav Farde, Praful Hinge
Vidarbha Key Players From Previous Game Of Ranji Trophy, 2025-26
Vidarbha Actual Playing XI:
Atharva Taide, Darshan Nalkande, Akshay Wadkar, Ravikumar Samarth, Yash Rathod, Dhruv Shorey, Aman Mokhade, Parth Rekhade, Nachiket Bhute, Praful Prakash Hinge, Ganesh Bhosle
Baroda Preview
Baroda will be playing an away game against Vidarbha in Nagpur. Their season so far has been a mix of resilience and lost opportunities. Baroda come into this clash having shown mixed results in the ongoing Elite Group A season. Out of their four games so far, they have one win (against Odisha by 7 wickets), two draws (vs Jharkhand and Andhra), and one abandoned match (vs UP).
Their most notable performance came in Cuttack, where they outclassed Odisha. Batting first, Odisha posted 271, but Baroda responded commandingly with 413/7 declared, thanks to a century from Shivalik Sharma (124) and Mitesh Patel (100)*. In the second innings, Mahesh Pithiya (6/63) and Bhargav Bhatt (3/57) bowled them to a position of strength, and the side chased 33 with ease, securing a comprehensive victory. The match featured a standout performance from Shivalik Sharma, who scored 124 & 32* and took 5 catches, earning him the Player of the Match.
In terms of individual brilliance, Shivalik Sharma has been a batting pillar with 666 runs in 10 matches, averaging 47.57 at a strike rate of 48.22. Vishnu Solanki has also contributed significantly with 563 runs at 40.21 avg. In the bowling department, Mahesh Pithiya has been a standout performer with 47 wickets in 9 matches, maintaining an economy of 2.99 and strike rate of 47.29. Bhargav Bhatt has supported well with 32 wickets at 2.79 economy. Given their disrupted season and a strong opponent ahead, Baroda will need a collective performance with both bat and ball to stay competitive in this game.
Key players: Shivalik Sharma, Vishnu Solanki, Mahesh Pithiya, Bhargav Bhatt
Baroda Predicted Playing XI:
Jyotsnil Singh, Shivalik Sharma, Sukirt Pandey, Shashwat Rawat, Vishnu Solanki, Mitesh Patel (wk), Atit Sheth (c), Mahesh Pithiya, Raj Limbani, Rasikh Salam, Bhargav Bhatt
Baroda Key Players From Previous Game Of Ranji Trophy, 2025-26
Baroda Actual Playing XI:
Mitesh Patel, Shivalik Sharma, Vishnu Solanki, Atit Sheth, Bhargav Bhatt, Raj Limbani, Jyotsnil Singh, Sukirt Pandey, Mahesh Pithiya, Ninad Rathva, Shashwat Rawat
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather at Nagpur between 16 – 19 November is expected to be mostly clear with occasional light clouds. Daytime highs will hover around 30 °C, while overnight lows will dip to about 15 °C. No rain is anticipated during this period, ensuring a full match is likely.
VDB vs BCA Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
High Turn
The venue of the match is the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur. Established in 2008, it is a modern stadium with a seating capacity of about 40,000 spectators and has become a prominent first‑class venue. The pitch offers good bounce and pace early on, while later days tend to reward bowlers who exploit unevenness and turn.
Toss: To Bat
At the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha (Nagpur), teams that bat first have historically held an advantage due to fresh pace and bounce early on, followed by a surface that gradually slows. Thus, the team winning the toss should choose to bat first, aiming to post a commanding total and press the opposition into the follow‑on.
VDB vs BCA
Winning Prediction
Given their home advantage, strong performances so far, and familiarity with the conditions, the hosts begin this contest with the clear upper hand. The visitors, though capable, face a challenging task in neutralising both the pitch and the momentum of the defending champions who are already at the top of the table. A clear advantage for Vidarbha in this game.
We predict that Vidarbha will defeat Baroda.
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