It also builds excitement for Ranji Trophy 2024-25The sixth round of India's premier domestic red-ball tournament is scheduled to begin on January 23. This tour marks the return of several star players, including the India captain. Rohit Sharmawicket-keeper-batsman Rishabh Panand comprehensive Ravindra Jadejawho will be looking to regain his fitness after a challenging season in Test cricket.
Match schedule and key players
The sixth round will include several high-stakes matches in different venues. Notable combinations include:
Elite Group A
- Tripura vs Services – MBB Stadium, Agartala
- Maharashtra vs Baroda – Golf Club Course, Nashik
- Mumbai vs Jammu and Kashmir – Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai
- Meghalaya vs Odisha – MCA Cricket Ground, Polo Ground, Shillong
Elite group B
- Gujarat vs Uttarakhand – Gujarat Cricket College “A” Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Hyderabad vs Himachal Pradesh – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Pondicherry vs Andhra – Cechem Stadium, Puducherry
- Rajasthan vs Vidarbha – KL Saini Stadium, Jaipur
Elite group c
- Karnataka vs Punjab – M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
- Bengal vs Haryana – Bengal Cricket Academy Stadium, Kalyani
- Bihar vs Uttar Pradesh – Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, Patna
- Kerala vs Madhya Pradesh – SportsHub International Cricket Stadium, Trivandrum
Elite group d
- Assam vs Railways – ACA Stadium, Barsabara, Guwahati
- Tamil Nadu vs Chandigarh – Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium, Salem
- Jharkhand vs Chhattisgarh – Kenan Stadium, Jamshedpur
- Saurashtra vs Delhi – Niranjan Shah Stadium, Ground C, Rajkot
Rohit will play for Mumbai under his captaincy Ajinkya Rahanehis first appearance for Ranji in nearly a decade. Rishabh will represent Delhi against Saurashtra, while Ravindra Jadeja returns to bolster the Saurashtra squad.
Broadcast and live streaming details
Fans eager to watch the action can watch the matches live on TV and online. The Ranji Trophy matches will be broadcast on Sports 18, available in SD and HD formats. For those who prefer online streaming, the matches will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
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Key matches are available for live streaming
- Kerala vs Madhya Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu vs Chandigarh
- Mumbai vs Jammu and Kashmir
These matches will be broadcast live starting at 9:30 AM IST.
Predictions and predictions of Ranji Trophy matches
The return of notable players like Rohit and Rishabh has created huge anticipation among fans, as these stars look to make an impact in domestic cricket after their recent international commitments.
The BCCI mandate requiring centrally contracted players to participate in domestic matches has added more excitement to this round of the Ranji Trophy. With some of the best talent on the field, this tour promises thrilling cricket action as teams battle it out for crucial points in their respective groups.
