Vidarbha vs Mumbai Semi Final Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25 | Match Preview & Prediction

The semi-final clash between defending champions Mumbai and 2023-24 runners-up Vidarbha promises a gripping contest between two teams with contrasting strengths. While Mumbai’s star-studded lineup and historical dominance make them favorites, Vidarbha’s resilience and recent white-ball success hint at an upset. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:

Vidarbha vs Mumbai Match Info

• Match: KER vs GUJ, Semi Final 1 (Winner Of QF1 v QF4), Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25
• Date: Monday, February 17, 2025 – Friday, February 21, 2025
• Time: 1:00 PM (Feb 17)
• Venue:TBC, TBC

Vidarbha vs Mumbai Head to head Last 5 Matches

Ranji Trophy 2023–24 (December 2023)
Mumbai won by an innings and 36 runs
(Mumbai: 569 | Vidarbha: 226 & 307).

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023–24 (November 2023)
Vidarbha won by 3 wickets
(Mumbai: 241/10 | Vidarbha: 245/7 in 47.5 overs).

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023 (October 2023)
Mumbai won by 5 wickets
(Vidarbha: 162/6 | Mumbai: 164/5 in 19.4 overs).

Ranji Trophy 2022–23 (February 2023)
Match Drawn (Mumbai took first-innings lead)
(Mumbai: 374 | Vidarbha: 326 & 110/3).

Ranji Trophy 2021–22 (February 2022)
Mumbai won by 6 wickets
(Vidarbha: 249 & 219 | Mumbai: 533 & 136/4).

Summary:

• Mumbai Wins: 3
• Vidarbha Wins: 1
• Draws: 1

Vidarbha Squad Playing:

Akshay Wadkar (c & wk), Aman Mokhade, Karun Nair, Yash Rathod, Atharva Taide, Nachiket Bhute, Harsh Dubey, Akshay Karnewar, Aditya Thakare, Akshay Wakhare, Umesh Yadav, Yash Kadam, Shubham Kapse, Mandar Mahale, Siddhesh Wath, Praful Hinge, Danish Malewar, Dhruv Shorey, Yash Thakur, Parth Rekhade

Mumbai Squad Playing:

Suryansh Shedge, Ayush Mhatre, Royston Dias, Shardul Thakur, Mohit Avasthi, Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Hardik Tamore, Prithvi Shaw, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Siddhesh Lad, Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (c), M Juned Khan, Himanshu Singh, Siddhant Addhatrao, Suryakumar Yadav, Siddhant Addhatrao, Akash Anand, Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube, Sylvester DSouza, Karsh Kothari, Amogh Bhatkal, Atharva Ankolekar, Shreyas Gurav.

Prediction

Mumbai enters as favorites due to their star power and knack for dominating first-innings exchanges. Their batting lineup, stacked with internationals, is built for long-form cricket. However, Vidarbha’s recent white-ball wins and Umesh Yadav’s X-factor with the ball make them dangerous underdogs.

Mumbai’s legacy and firepower make them hard to bet against, but Vidarbha’s grit ensures this won’t be a one-sided affair. Expect a tense battle where Mumbai’s experience tips the scales.

Score Prediction: Mumbai 450+ in first innings; Vidarbha to fight hard but fall short by 80–100 runs.