Vidarbha will be up against the Kerala in the 135th match of the Ranji Trophy, 2024/25 the match will be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur on 26th February 2025 at 09:30 AM IST.
VID vs KER (Vidarbha vs Kerala), Final - Match Information
Match: Vidarbha vs Kerala, Final
Date: 26th February 2025
Time: 09:30 AM IST
Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
VID vs KER, Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 269 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 64% of its matches.
Weather Report for Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
Temperature is expected to be around 32.26 °C with 11% humidity. 4.21 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Spinners have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 63% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many spin bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.
VID vs KER, Head to Head
In the 8 matches played between these 2 teams, Kerala Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Vidarbha.
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VID vs KER Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Azharuddeen | 4 | 302 | 100.7 | 0 | - | 177, 15, 67, 9, 34 | - |
| Salman Nizar | 4 | 394 | 131.3 | 0 | - | 52, 112, 44, 150, 36 | - |
| Yash Rathod | 3 | 346 | 69.2 | 0 | - | 54, 151, 13, 112, 16 | - |
- Mohammed Azharuddeen
Mohammed Azharuddeen is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 4 matches this player has scored 177, 15, 67, 9, 34 runs at an average of 100.7 per match.
- Salman Nizar
Salman Nizar is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Salman Nizar has an average of 97 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 4 matches this player has scored 52, 112, 44, 150, 36 runs averaging 131.3 per match.
- Yash Vijay Rathod
Yash Rathod is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Yash Rathod has an average of 106 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. He is a Left Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 346 runs at an average of 69.2 per match.
VID vs KER Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parth Rekhade | 2 | 66 | 22 | 6 | 20.8 | 23, 0, 20, 0, 23 | 0, 4, 0, 2, 0 |
| Yash Thakur | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 4 | 29 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 |
| MD Nidheesh | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 11 | 22.7 | 5, 0, 0, 30, 0 | 0, 1, 6, 0, 4 |
- Parth Rajesh Rekhade
Parth Rekhade is a Bowler and has an average of 148 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Parth Rekhade bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 20.8.
- Yash Ravisingh Thakur
Yash Thakur is a Bowler and has an average of 107 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 2 matches Yash Thakur has taken 4 wickets at an average of 29. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 4 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 2 matches Yash Thakur played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 wickets.
- Mattakandathil Dinesan Nidheesh
MD Nidheesh is a Bowler and has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm medium and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 11 wickets at an average of 22.7. MD Nidheesh has done very well against this opposition, taking 5, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
VID vs KER Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harsh Dubey | 2 | 88 | 29.3 | 7 | 27.9 | 18, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 5, 1 |
| Jalaj Saxena | 2 | 134 | 67 | 4 | 52 | 30, 0, 37, 0, 67 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 |
| Aditya Sarwate | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 27.6 | 11, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 4, 2, 0, 2 |
- Harsh Surendra Dubey
Harsh Dubey is an All Rounder and has an average of 232 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 0, 2, 0, 5, 1 wickets at an average of 27.9. Harsh Dubey has a good record at this venue in the recent 2 matches he played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 5, 0 wickets.
- Jalaj Sahai Saxena
Jalaj Saxena is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 125 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Jalaj Saxena is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 2 matches he has scored 134 runs at an average of 67 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 52 per match. Jalaj Saxena has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 2 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Aditya Anand Sarwate
Aditya Sarwate is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Aditya Sarwate has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 27.6. Aditya Sarwate has bowled well at this venue in the recent 2 matches he played here and has taken 14 wickets.
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VID vs KER Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yash Rathod | 3 | 346 | 69.2 | 0 | - | 54, 151, 13, 112, 16 | - |
| Mohammed Azharuddeen | 4 | 302 | 100.7 | 0 | - | 177, 15, 67, 9, 34 | - |
| Harsh Dubey | 2 | 88 | 29.3 | 7 | 27.9 | 18, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 5, 1 |
| Jalaj Saxena | 2 | 134 | 67 | 4 | 52 | 30, 0, 37, 0, 67 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 |
| Danish Malewar | 3 | 196 | 39.2 | 0 | - | 79, 29, 75, 0, 3 | - |
| Sachin Baby | 3 | 133 | 26.6 | 0 | - | 69, 10, 2, 48, 4 | - |
The Top Point Getters for Vidarbha are Yash Rathod with 239 match fantasy points. Harsh Dubey with 186 match fantasy points and Danish Malewar with 155 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Kerala are Mohammed Azharuddeen with 235 match fantasy points. Jalaj Saxena with 174 match fantasy points and Sachin Baby with 104 match fantasy points.
VID vs KER Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalaj Saxena | 2 | 134 | 67 | 4 | 52 | 30, 0, 37, 0, 67 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 |
| Harsh Dubey | 2 | 88 | 29.3 | 7 | 27.9 | 18, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 5, 1 |
| Mohammed Azharuddeen | 4 | 302 | 100.7 | 0 | - | 177, 15, 67, 9, 34 | - |
| Parth Rekhade | 2 | 66 | 22 | 6 | 20.8 | 23, 0, 20, 0, 23 | 0, 4, 0, 2, 0 |
| Salman Nizar | 4 | 394 | 131.3 | 0 | - | 52, 112, 44, 150, 36 | - |
- Jalaj Sahai Saxena
Jalaj Saxena is an All Rounder and has an average of 125 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 2 matches Jalaj Saxena has scored 30, 0, 37, 0, 67 runs averaging 67 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 4 wickets at an average of 52 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Jalaj Saxena has had a good time at this venue in the last 2 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Harsh Surendra Dubey
Harsh Dubey is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 232 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Harsh Dubey bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 27.9. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 2 matches Harsh Dubey played here and has taken 7 wickets.
- Mohammed Azharuddeen
Mohammed Azharuddeen is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 4 matches this player has scored 302 runs at an average of 100.7 per match.
- Parth Rajesh Rekhade
Parth Rekhade is a Bowler and has an average of 148 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Parth Rekhade bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 2 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 20.8.
- Salman Nizar
Salman Nizar is a Batter and has an average of 97 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a Left Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches Salman Nizar has scored 52, 112, 44, 150, 36 runs at an average of 131.3 per match.
VID vs KER Squad Information
Kerala (KER) Squad: Jalaj Saxena, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Sachin Baby, Baba Aparajith, Sanju Samson, Aditya Sarwate, Basil Thampi, Vishnu Vinod, MD Nidheesh, Akshay Chandran, Salman Nizar, Rohan Kunnummal, Sijomon Joseph, KM Asif, Fazil Fanoos, Vathsal Govind, Varun Nayanar, Nedumankuzhy Basil, Krishna Prasad, Anand Krishnan, Vaisakh Chandran, Abdul Basith, Akhil Scaria, Suresh Vishweshwar, Shoun Roger, Sreehari EM, Sharafuddeen, Eden Apple Tom, Ahammed Imran and M Ajnas
Vidarbha (VID) Squad: Umesh Yadav, Akshay Wakhare, Karun Nair, Dhruv Shorey, Akshay Wadkar, Akshay Karnewar, Siddhesh Wath, Yash Thakur, Darshan Nalkande, Atharva Taide, Aditya Thakare, Shubham Kapse, Yash Kadam, Yash Rathod, Harsh Dubey, Parth Rekhade, Nachiket Bhute, Mandar Mahale, Praful Hinge, Aman Mokhade and Danish Malewar
VID vs KER Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Mohammed Azharuddeen
Batters: Salman Nizar, Yash Rathod, Rohan Kunnummal, Sachin Baby and Vathsal Govind
All-Rounders: Harsh Dubey, Jalaj Saxena and Baba Aparajith
Bowlers: Parth Rekhade and Basil Thampi
Captain: Parth Rekhade
Vice-Captain: Harsh Dubey
VID vs KER (Vidarbha vs Kerala), Final Preview
Vidarbha have played 9 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Kerala have also played 9 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
Ranji Trophy, 2024/25 Points Table
The points table of Ranji Trophy, 2024/25 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 130 of the Ranji Trophy 2019/20 where Darshan Nalkande scored the highest fantasy points for Vidarbha with 87 match fantasy points while Mohammed Azharuddeen topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Kerala with 142 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Vidarbha vs Mumbai Last Match Scorecard) played by Vidarbha against Mumbai, Vidarbha beat Mumbai by 80 runs. The top fantasy player for Vidarbha was Yash Rathod who scored 239 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Gujarat, Gujarat drew with Kerala. The top fantasy player for Kerala was Mohammed Azharuddeen who scored 235 fantasy points.