Kerala vs Gujarat, Semi Final Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25 | Match Preview & Prediction

The upcoming semi-final clash between Kerala and Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy Elite 2024–25 promises to be a gripping contest, but historical dominance and squad balance tilt the scales in Gujarat’s favor. Here’s a detailed analysis:

Kerala vs Gujarat 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

Kerala vs Gujarat Head to head Last 5 Matches

Ranji Trophy 2023–24 (January 2024)
Gujarat won by 97 runs (Gujarat: 388 & 179 | Kerala: 207 & 263).

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023–24 (November 2023)
Gujarat won by 6 wickets (Kerala: 255/9 | Gujarat: 259/4 in 48.2 overs).

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023 (October 2023)
Gujarat won by 5 wickets (Kerala: 157/5 | Gujarat: 161/5 in 19.3 overs).

Ranji Trophy 2022–23 (February 2023)
Match Drawn (Gujarat: 445 | Kerala: 251 & 206/6).

Ranji Trophy 2021–22 (December 2022)
Gujarat won by an innings and 74 runs (Gujarat: 445 | Kerala: 199 & 172).

Summary: Gujarat Wins: 4 | Draws: 1 | Kerala Wins: 0

Kerala Squad Playing:

Sachin Baby, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Vishnu Vinod, Baba Aparajith, Jalaj Saxena, Aditya Sarwate, KM Asif, Basil Thampi, MD Nidheesh, Akshay Chandran, Fazil Fanoos, Vathsal Govind, Krishna Prasad, Rohan Kunnummal, Salman Nizar, Sanju Samson, Shoun Roger, Nedumankuzhy Basil, Vaisakh Chandran, Anand Krishnan

Gujarat Squad Playing:

Vishal Jayswal, Rinkesh Vaghela, Tejas Patel, Priyajitsing Jadeja, Manan Hingrajia, Siddharth Desai, Umang Kumar, Arzan Nagwaswalla, Chintan Gaja, Urvil Patel, Het Patel, Priyank Panchal, Aarya Desai, Jaymeet Patel, Rishi Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Kshitij Patel, Hemang Patel, Axar Patel, Aditya Udaykumar Patel

Predicted:

Gujarat enters this semi-final as favorites, given their superior head-to-head record, balanced squad, and proven clutch performers. Kerala’s hopes hinge on Samson’s form and their pacers exploiting early conditions. However, Gujarat’s spin depth and batting resilience in longer formats should secure them a hard-fought win, likely by 100+ runs or 5+ wickets, booking their spot in the final.

Predicted Result: Gujarat to Win.