KER vs VID Dream11 Prediction – Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, Elite Group A (2 December 2025)

Kerala and Vidarbha lock horns in a crucial Elite Group A match of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025. Kerala come with a batting-heavy squad and dangerous top-order, while Vidarbha bring a balanced bowling attack and aggressive middle-order batsmen. Conditions should favour a balanced contest, but the toss and early wickets will likely determine the outcome.

Match Details

• Match: Kerala vs Vidarbha
• Date: 2 December 2025
• Time: 4:30 PM IST
• Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Format: T20 (Elite Group A) of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Pitch & Conditions

Pitch Analysis – Ekana Stadium, Lucknow

• The pitch generally offers a balanced surface — batters and bowlers both get opportunities.
• Early overs may assist pacers with some movement.
• Spinners could play a key role in middle overs if the ball slows or grip increases.
• A first-innings total around 150–165 should be competitive.

Weather & Conditions

• No major rain forecast (based on general match day expectations).
• Dew might be a factor if match goes into evening — chasing side could get advantage depending on toss.

🔥 Probable Playing XI (Based on Latest Squads)

Kerala (KER) – Possible XI

1. Sanju Samson (WK / C)
2. Rohan Kunnummal
3. Salman Nizar
4. Vishnu Vinod
5. Saly V Samson
6. Ahamed Imran
7. Abdul Basith
8. Ankit Sharma
9. KM Asif
10. MD Nidheesh
11. Akhil Scaria

(This XI is based on active players listed in recent squad update.)

Vidarbha (VID) – Possible XI

1. Atharva Taide
2. Aman Mokhade
3. Akshay Wadkar (WK / C)
4. Dhruv Shorey
5. Darshan Nalkande
6. Yash Rathod
7. Yash Kadam
8. Nachiket Bhute
9. Parth Rekhade
10. Umesh Yadav
11. Yash Thakur

(Based on latest squad list and balanced selection of batters + bowlers.)

Top Fantasy / Dream11 Picks

Best Batters

• Sanju Samson (KER) — Experienced opener & keeper, likely to anchor innings.
• Atharva Taide (VID) — Aggressive top-order, good strike-rate potential.
• Vishnu Vinod (KER) — Middle-order batter with recent form, can finish strongly.

All-Round / Utility Picks

• KM Asif (KER) — Useful pacer + handy lower-order bat; valuable in fantasy cricket picks.
• Darshan Nalkande (VID) — Bowling all-rounder; could fetch points with both bat & ball.
• Yash Thakur (VID) — Pacer, good chance of early wickets.

Best Bowlers

• Umesh Yadav (VID) — Experience and pace makes him a threat with new ball.
• MD Nidheesh (KER) — Left-arm pace option; valuable on helpful early wicket pitch.
• Parth Rekhade (VID) — Spinner / bowling option in middle overs; good differential pick.

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Safe Captain Options

1. Sanju Samson — As opener + keeper, dual potential for runs + points.
2. Atharva Taide — Aggressive top-order bat, high upside.

Vice-Captain / Risk-Reward Picks

• KM Asif — All-round contributions potential.
• Darshan Nalkande — If he gets early wickets or useful bat — good for GL.

Dream11 Team Prediction – Small League

WK: Sanju Samson
BAT: Atharva Taide, Vishnu Vinod, Salman Nizar
ALL-ROUND: KM Asif (C), Darshan Nalkande, Ankit Sharma
BOWL: Umesh Yadav, Yash Thakur, Parth Rekhade, MD Nidheesh

Dream11 Team Prediction – Grand League

WK: Akshay Wadkar
BAT: Sanju Samson, Atharva Taide, Saly V Samson
ALL-ROUND: KM Asif, Darshan Nalkande, Abdul Basith
BOWL: Umesh Yadav, Yash Thakur, Parth Rekhade, KM Asif (if picks bowling overs)

Match Prediction

Given their balanced bowling attack and strong middle-order depth, Vidarbha appear slightly ahead if they bowl first and strike early. However, Kerala’s top-order firepower and batting depth make them dangerous — especially if their batters fire.

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