Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Gujarat vs Kerala Match Preview, 1st semi-final
Both the sides finished second in their respective groups this season.
The first semi-final of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 will be played between Gujarat and Kerala at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both the sides have had significant campaigns so far.
When it comes to Gujarat, they emerged as emphatic victors over Saurashtra by an innings and 98 runs in the fourth quarter-final. The hosts ended on second position in their group by winning four out of the seven games played. If Gujarat win, they will qualify for the final for the first time in eight years.
As for Kerala, a victory in the semi-final would mean a maiden appearance in the summit clash. Despite winning one game fewer than their opponents, they ended on second place in Group C with a significantly better net run rate (+1.813) than that of Gujarat (+1.147) in Group B. Kerala got past Jammu & Kashmir through the barest of margins, ending up clinching the contest due to a one-run first innings lead.
With the two semi-finals and the final five-day matches instead of four, it will be interesting to witness how the game between the two unfolds. The most recent encounter between the two was in February 2022, where Kerala won by eight wickets.
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Match Details
| Match | Gujarat vs Kerala, 1st semi-final, Ranji Trophy 2024-25 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date and Time | Monday-Friday, February 17-21, 9:30 am (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | JioHotstar (app and website) |
Pitch Report
Based on the two Ranji Trophy games played at this venue, it is seen that batting becomes comparitively easy as the days progress. The spinners are expected to come into the game after the first two days.
Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat:
Priyank Panchal, Aarya Desai, Siddharth Desai, Manan Hingrajia, Jaymeet Patel, Urvil Patel (wk), Chintan Gaja (c), Vishal Jayswal, Tejas Patel, Arzan Nagwaswalla, Priyajitsing JadejaDownload Our App