The Ranji Trophy 2025-2026 is finally here with heating up as Saurashtra take on Karnataka in a first match Elite Group B Clash at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot. The Match has began on 15th October 2025, and both the teams entered the tournament with high expectations and proven domestic cricketer stars. Let’s break down with SAU vs KAR Match Prediction and expert cricket betting tips with Expert analysis, trends, Pitch report and head to Head to head Records.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Saurashtra vs Karnataka, Elite Group B – Ranji Trophy 2025-26 |
| Venue | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot |
| Dates | 15 – 19 October 2025 |
| Toss | Karnataka won the toss and elected to bat |
| Start Time | 9:30 AM IST (Every Day) |
Team Preview
Karnataka Ranji cricket Team
They have entered this game with a strong batting line up and balanced bowling attack. Captain Mayank Agarwal Leads the team again from the front, bringing his leader ship qualities in team to make in top contender in Ranji Trophy Elite and Inclusion Devdutt Padikkal firepower to opening.
Seniors Player Like Karun Nair and Manish Pandey to balance the team in the middle order, On the bowling front, Vijaykumar Vyshak and Ronit More Provide early break through pacers, While Krishnappa gowtham off spin becomes balanced in the bowling section.
Saurashtra Ranji Cricket Team
The Defending Champions of the past Season, again they Look Back Excellent at home Ground, Jaydev Unadkat Leads the Team in the front and disciplined bowling line up that he knows the how to use the home ground conditions perfectly
Arpit Vasavada, strong opener in the batting line up, While Harvik desai and Sheldon Jackson strengthen the batting line up in the middle order, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja Left arm spinner and Captain Unadkat excellent pacer in the bowling line up in the tournament.
Pitch Report
- Day1-2: Good with Batting
- Day3-4: Favourable for Spinners
- Day5: Cloudy be tricky for chasing the totals
Weather Report
The weather is Rajkot this week remains clear and sunny. No rain of chances, but humidity could slightly affect the swing in the morning.
Day1 Summary as of lunch sessions
Karnataka won the toss and elected to bat first, they are 56/2, as opening batter went early, Saurashtra bowlers Look stronger in the early overs, Devdutt and Karun are at the crease.
Playing X1 Player:
| Saurashtra | Karnataka |
|---|---|
| Harvik Desai (WK) | Mayank Agarwal (C) |
| Tarang Gohel | Nikin Jose |
| Yuvrajsinh Dodiya | Devdutt Padikkal |
| Sammar Gajjar | Karun Nair |
| Arpit Vasavada | Krishnan Shrijith (WK) |
| Chirag Jani | Smaran Ravichandran |
| Prerak Mankad | Muralidhara Venkatesh |
| Jaydev Unadkat (C) | Shreyas Gopal |
| Dharmendrasinh Jadeja | Shikhar Shetty |
| Chetan Sakariya | Abhilash Shetty |
| Ansh Gosai | Mohsin Khan |
Head-to-Head Record: Saurashtra vs Karnataka
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 10 |
| Saurashtra Wins | 5 |
| Karnataka Wins | 3 |
| Drawn Matches | 2 |
| Last Encounter (2023) | Saurashtra won by 4 wickets |
| Highest Team Score (Among Both) | Karnataka – 526/8 (Bengaluru, 2019) |
| Lowest Team Score (Among Both) | Karnataka – 124 all out (Rajkot, 2022) |
| Top Run Scorer (Across Meetings) | Mayank Agarwal – 412 runs |
| Top Wicket-Taker (Across Meetings) | Jaydev Unadkat – 28 wickets |
Key Player Performer:
Top Batting Performer: Devdutt Padikkal
Top Bowling Performer: DA Jadeja
SAU vs KAR Match Prediction: 1
- Karnataka win the toss and bat first
- Power Session before Lunch: score 90-120 with 2 wickets.
- Karnataka 1st Innings: 270–290 runs expected
- Saurashtra 1st Innings: 350–370 runs
- Saurashtra will win the match
SAU vs KAR Match Prediction: 2
- Karnataka continue batting and post 300–320 runs
- Saurashtra’s batting reply: Strong start with Arpit Vasavada and Sheldon Jackson
- Saurashtra will win the match
Today Match Prediction: Saurashtra will win the match
Disclaimer: This prediction is given by author expert Insights, analysis, and personal insights. Please use it as a reference and make your own informed decisions before placing any bets or forming conclusions.