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Vidarbha vs Uttar Pradesh, RNJT, Today Match Prediction
VDB vs UTP Win Probability
Toss Winner - Uttar Pradesh won the toss and choose to bat first
Two of the three games played at Vidarbha in this season’s Ranji Trophy were won by the team batting first, while the remaining one ended in a draw.
- Totals around 300 in the first innings prove competitive at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.
- Vidarbha will look for strong contributions from Aman Mokhade, Yash Rathod, and Nachiket Bhute.
- Uttar Pradesh can win if Madhav Kaushik, Aryan Juyal, and Shivam Mavi perform.
We are backing Vidarbha as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Ranji Trophy, 2025-26 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 19.4°C|Mist |
VDB vs UTP Match Prediction & Analysis
Vidarbha will face Uttar Pradesh in a crucial Group A match of the Ranji Trophy at Nagpur. Vidarbha are in excellent form and sit in third place with 25 points from six games. UP have been inconsistent though, occupying fifth position with 17 points from six outings. Based on recent performances, Vidarbha look like the stronger side going into this clash.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
VDB
L
W
W
W
W
VDB
UTP
L
L
W
W
W
UTP
310/8 in 50.0 6.2
238/3 in 40.1 5.93
308/10 in 48.4 6.33
VHTE 2025-26
Uttar Pradesh beat Assam by 58 runs (D/L) method291/2 in 42.0 6.93
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Vidarbha Preview
Vidarbha have been solid this year in the Ranji Trophy, posting three wins against one loss and two draws to sit third on the Group A table.
The batting unit has been exceptional this campaign. Opener Aman Mokhade has been unstoppable, smashing 649 runs across nine outings at an average of 81.12, including three centuries and two half-centuries. His consistent early contributions have given the side a strong foundation match after match.
Yash Rathod has made his mark too, notching 645 runs from six games while maintaining an incredible average of 107.
Their batting order looks stable, particularly with Ravikumar Samarth contributing regularly as well.
In the bowling department, Nachiket Bhute has been the pick of the attack, claiming 26 scalps while maintaining an average of 18.30. Parth Rekhade has also been instrumental with 24 wickets, while Darshan Nalkande has done his bit, picking up 10 to give the bowling unit strong depth.
Vidarbha Predicted Playing XI:
Atharva Taide, Aman Mokhade, Parth Rekhade, Ravikumar Samarth, Yash Rathod, Harsh Dubey(c), Rohit Binkar(w), Darshan Nalkande, Nachiket Bhute, Danish Malewar, Aditya Thakare
Vidarbha Key Players From Previous Game Of Ranji Trophy, 2025-26
Vidarbha Actual Playing XI:
Praful Prakash Hinge, Harsh Dubey, Parth Rekhade, Nachiket Bhute, Aman Mokhade, Ravikumar Samarth, Yash Thakur, Yash Kadam , Satyam Bhoyar , Danish Malewar, Rohit V Binkar
Uttar Pradesh Preview
Uttar Pradesh can't seem to get going this season, unable to put together wins in succession. They sit at number four wins and are coming off a huge innings and 301 defeat against Jharkhand, which would have dented their confidence.
Madhav Kaushik has carried UP's batting, piling up 338 runs across six outings at 67.60. He's already got one ton and two half-centuries under his belt, making him a reliable bet to perform once more.
Skipper Aryan Juyal has also been solid, notching 277 runs in five games at an average of 46, with one hundred and one fifty.
Abhishek Goswami is another one worth backing, as he has 272 runs in six innings at 45.33.
UP's bowling unit has performed well. Shivam Sharma has impressed in this department, snaring 14 wickets at an average of 31.57.
Shivam Mavi and Kunal Tyagi have both played their part, taking 18 wickets combined. The supporting cast includes bowlers like Vipraj Nigam and Kartik Yadav, who can also chip in with crucial wickets if the main bowlers fail to step up.
Uttar Pradesh Predicted Playing XI:
Aryan Juyal(c), Madhav Kaushik, Abhishek Goswami, Aaditya Sharma(w), Siddarth Yadav, Priyam Garg, Shivam Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Shivam Mavi, Kunal Tyagi, Kartik Yadav
Uttar Pradesh Key Players From Previous Game Of Ranji Trophy, 2025-26
Uttar Pradesh Actual Playing XI:
Aaditya Sharma, Kartik Yadav, Aryan Juyal, Abhishek Goswami, Siddharth Yadav, Madhav Kaushik, Shivam Mavi, Shivam Sharma, Karan Chaudhary , Dhruv Jurel, Kartik Tyagi
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The surface at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur is traditionally dry and built on black soil, which tends to break up quicker than most Test venues in India. Batting is most comfortable on the first two days before cracks widen and footmarks come into play. Bounce stays low, bringing close-in fielders into the game. Reverse swing can appear late, but spin usually dictates results here.
The weather in Nagpur will be dry and clear throughout all four days of the match.
VDB vs UTP Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
High Turn
In the three Ranji games played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium this season, most scores have been around the 250-run mark. In this game, the team batting first will target a score of around 300-320 to give themselves a solid chance of dominating the game.
Toss: To Bat
The captain winning the toss should bat first as the first two days are usually the best time to bat at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium and make a big first innings score.
VDB vs UTP
Winning Prediction
Vidarbha have been one of the better sides of the Ranji Trophy this season and look all set to make the top two in the group stage. They next take on Uttar Pradesh, who have been inconsistent but can outperform any team on their day. In this form, though, it’s hard to look past Vidarbha as the winners of this game, unless UP’s bowlers do something special.
We are backing Vidarbha as the winners of this match.
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