JHKD vs SAUR, Elite Group D, Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25: Match Preview

Date: November 06, 2024
Time: 04:00 GMT
Location: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi

Team Squads

Jharkhand:

• Nazim Siddiquie
• Sharandeep Singh Bhatia
• Aditya Chandresh Singh
• Kumar Suraj
• Virat Singh
• Robin Minz (wk)
• Anukul Roy
• Manishi
• Vivekanand Tiwari
• Shubham Kumar Singh
• Saurabh Shekhar
• Sudip Chatterjee
• Ishan Kishan (c)
• Utkarsh Singh
• Supriyo Chakraborty
• Kumar Kushagra
• Aryaman Sen
• Vikas Kumar

Saurashtra:

• Vishvaraj Jadeja
• Harvik Desai (wk)
• Chirag Jani
• Cheteshwar Pujara
• Sheldon Jackson
• Arpit Vasavada
• Prerak Mankad
• Dharmendrasinh Jadeja
• Parth Bhut
• Jaydev Unadkat (c)
• Yuvrajsinh Dodiya
• Tarang Gohel
• Navneet Vora
• Parswaraj Rana
• Hiten Kanbi

Head to Head

In their recent encounters, Saurashtra has had the upper hand against Jharkhand, winning one match.

Recent Form

Jharkhand's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, three draws, and three losses in their last eight matches. On the other hand, Saurashtra has struggled, losing four of their last five matches.

Batters to Watch

• Virat Singh (Jharkhand): 663 runs in 10 matches at an average of 47.36
• Kumar Suraj (Jharkhand): 509 runs in 9 matches at an average of 39.15
• CA Pujara (Saurashtra): 841 runs in 10 matches at an average of 49.47
• AV Vasavada (Saurashtra): 580 runs in 10 matches at an average of 38.67

Bowlers to Watch

• AS Roy (Jharkhand): 29 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 2.98
• Utkarsh Singh (Jharkhand): 14 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 3.27
• DA Jadeja (Saurashtra): 50 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 2.65
• Y Dodiya (Saurashtra): 30 wickets in 7 matches at an average of 3.47

Match Prediction

Based on recent form and head-to-head encounters, Saurashtra might have a slight edge in this match. However, Jharkhand's batting lineup, led by Virat Singh, has the potential to upset Saurashtra's plans. The match promises to be an exciting contest between two evenly matched teams.

Predicted Score: Jharkhand 300-350, Saurashtra 300-350

Predicted Winner: Saurashtra