Uttarakhand vs Bengal Prediction – Ranji Trophy 2025/26 | Head to Head, Lineups, Stats & Betting Tips
The Uttarakhand vs Bengal Prediction for Ranji Trophy 2025/26 sees a gripping Elite Group C encounter at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, starting 15–18 October, 2025. Bengal elected to field first. Both teams bring players in form, and this match promises an exciting display of batting and bowling. In this match preview, we cover head to head, latest stats, predicted lineups, match prediction, odds & betting tips, all aimed to give a clear picture.
Match Details
| Fixture | Tournament | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttarakhand vs Bengal | Ranji Trophy 2025/26 – Elite Group C | 15–18 October 2025 | 9:00 AM local start | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Uttarakhand vs Bengal Head to Head Record
- Previous first‐class clash (2023 season) between Bengal and Uttarakhand ended in a draw.
- No clear dominance yet—both sides have shown resilience in past meetings.
Team Previews & Latest Stats
Uttarakhand Team Preview
- Key batsmen: Avneesh Sudha — scored ~428 runs in 8 matches last season, average ~32.92.
- Yuvraj Chaudhary also among top run‐getters, with ~497 runs in 6 matches, average ~41.41.
- Bowling strength: Mayank Mishra was their leading wicket‐taker (25 wickets in 11 innings), known for ability to take crucial wickets.
- Supporting bowlers like Devendra Singh Bora will be important, especially early on.
Bengal Team Preview
- Batting stalwarts: Abhimanyu Easwaran – big averages and recent form, Sudip Chatterjee with ~441 runs in 5 matches, averaging ~55.12.
- Anustup Majumdar also in good touch.
- In bowling: Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal is proving to be very effective—economical, good wicket haul.
- Akash Deep, Ishan Porel also expected to be potent in seaming and swing conditions.
Predicted Lineups
Based on recent squad announcements and stats, likely playing XIs are:
Uttarakhand Predicted XI
- Kunal Chandela (C)
- Prashant Chopra (WK/Batsman)
- Avneesh Sudha
- Yuvraj Chaudhary
- Bhupen Lalwani
- Shashwat Dangwal
- Mayank Mishra
- Devendra Singh Bora
- Abhay Negi
- Janmejay Joshi
- Rajan Kumar
Bengal Predicted XI
- Abhimanyu Easwaran (C)
- Anustup Majumdar
- Sudip Chatterjee
- Sudip Kumar Gharami
- Abhishek Porel (WK)
- Manoj Tiwary
- Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal
- Akash Deep
- Ishan Porel
- Mohammed Shami
- Sumanta Gupta
Match Prediction
- Given conditions at Eden Gardens (Kolkata), pitch likely to offer some assistance to seamers early then favor batters.
- Bengal have stronger recent batting and depth in bowling; they are slight favorites.
- Uttarakhand’s form is decent, especially with batsmen like Sudha and Yuvraj Chaudhary capable of big innings.
- Predicted Result: Bengal to win by 5‐7 wickets or by a drawn match with first innings lead.
Odds & Betting Tips
- Match Winner: Bengal
- First Innings Lead: Bengal likely
- Top Batsman: Sudip Chatterjee (Bengal) or Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Top Bowler: Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal (Bengal) or Mayank Mishra (Uttarakhand)
- Total First Innings Batting Score (Uttarakhand): under ~250
- Both Teams to Score 300+ in An Innings: Not likely early—under for Uttarakhand in first innings
Conclusion
The Uttarakhand vs Bengal Prediction is tilted in favor of Bengal due to stronger batting depth, superior bowling options, and familiarity in Kolkata conditions. Uttarakhand will need early partnerships and tight bowling to stay in the contest. Fans should expect a hard‐fought match, possibly decided by first innings performances and critical spells from bowlers.
