Vidarbha vs Nagaland Prediction – Ranji Trophy 2025/26 | Head to Head, Lineups, Stats & Betting Tips

The Vidarbha vs Nagaland prediction for the Ranji Trophy 2025/26 features a compelling four-day clash between a seasoned team and a developing side.
Vidarbha, reigning domestic champions, are known for their solid batting depth and potent bowling attack led by Akshay Wakhare and Rajneesh Gurbani.
Nagaland, with key players like Kaneswaran Krishna and Chetnan Singh, will look to make an impact with disciplined bowling and aggressive batting in the top order.

This 4-day encounter at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur, is expected to favor Vidarbha, but Nagaland could cause upsets if their top order fires.

Match Details

Match	Vidarbha vs Nagaland, Ranji Trophy 2025/26
Date	October 19 – October 22, 2025
Venue	Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur
Format	First-Class (4 Days)
Competition	Ranji Trophy 2025/26 – Elite Group B
Toss Prediction	Team winning toss likely to bat first
Pitch Report	Supports seamers early; flattens for batting; spinners useful on Days 3–4
Weather	Clear skies, ideal for full four-day cricket

Vidarbha Team Preview

Vidarbha boast a balanced squad combining experience and youth.
Captain Akshay Wakhare leads the bowling attack alongside Rajneesh Gurbani and Umesh Yadav, while the batting order is anchored by Wasim Jaffer and Ganesh Satish.
Their ability to build partnerships and exploit home conditions makes them favorites in this encounter.

Key Players for Vidarbha

• Akshay Wakhare (c) – Captain and spin all-rounder, crucial in middle overs.
• Wasim Jaffer – Veteran opener, provides stability at the top.
• Ganesh Satish – Experienced middle-order batter.
• Rajneesh Gurbani – Strike bowler and all-rounder.

Nagaland Team Preview

Nagaland is a developing side, relying on disciplined bowling and key contributions from their experienced batters.
Top-order batters Kaneswaran Krishna and Chetnan Singh will be key in laying foundations, while spinners Ravi Thakur and Ashish Verma aim to contain Vidarbha in middle overs.
Their lower order must contribute significantly to stay competitive against a strong Vidarbha side.

Key Players for Nagaland

• Kaneswaran Krishna – Aggressive opener, backbone of Nagaland batting.
• Chetnan Singh – Experienced batter in middle order.
• Ravi Thakur – Spinner with wicket-taking ability.
• Ashish Verma – Medium pacer, useful with swing and seam.

Head-to-Head Record

Teams	Matches Played	Vidarbha Wins	Nagaland Wins	Draws
Vidarbha vs Nagaland	4	3	0	1

Vidarbha dominate historically, especially at home, but Nagaland have drawn one match showing they can resist a strong attack.

Predicted Playing XIs

Vidarbha

1. Wasim Jaffer
2. Ganesh Satish
3. Akshay Wakhare (c)
4. Aditya Wakhare
5. Umesh Yadav
6. Ravi Yadav
7. Ganesh Suthar (wk)
8. Rajneesh Gurbani
9. Rohan Wagh
10. Suyash Shinde
11. Kedar Jadhav

Nagaland

1. Kaneswaran Krishna
2. Chetnan Singh (c)
3. Rajiv Mehra
4. Monikumar Singh
5. Ashish Verma
6. Ravi Thakur
7. Lalit Raju
8. Deepak Singh (wk)
9. Ankit Raj
10. Animesh Singh
11. Arjun Kumar

Match Prediction

Vidarbha’s combination of strong batting, experienced leadership, and superior bowling attack make them favorites.
Nagaland will need substantial contributions from their top order and disciplined bowling to challenge the home team.

Predicted Winner: Vidarbha (likely to win by an innings or 6–8 wickets)

Betting Tips & Match Odds

• Match Winner Prediction: Vidarbha
• Top Batter (Vidarbha): Wasim Jaffer
• Top Batter (Nagaland): Kaneswaran Krishna
• Top Bowler (Vidarbha): Rajneesh Gurbani
• Top Bowler (Nagaland): Ravi Thakur
• First-Innings Total Range: 300–350 runs
• Toss Tip: Bat first to utilize early seam-friendly conditions

Conclusion

The Vidarbha vs Nagaland Ranji Trophy 2025/26 fixture is expected to be dominated by Vidarbha due to home advantage, experienced top order, and balanced bowling.
Nagaland can provide resistance, but Vidarbha’s consistent form and skillset make them clear favorites in this four-day contest.