VID vs MUM Ranji Trophy Semi-Final 2 Playing 11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, Live Streaming

Vidarbha to face Mumbai in Ranji Trophy semi-final 2 [Source: @INSIDDE_OUT, @Jay_Cricket12/X.com]

For Ranji Trophy semi-final 2, Vidarbha will clash with Mumbai on February 17. The match will be held at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur from 9.30 AM IST. 

VID vs MUM: Team Previews And Comparison

Vidarbha

Vidarbha have been the standout team in this year’s Ranji Trophy, dominating Group B with six wins and one drawn match. They carried that momentum into the quarter-finals, crushing Tamil Nadu by 198 runs. Now, just one step away from the trophy, they’ll aim to finish their campaign on a high against last year’s champions.

Mumbai

Defending champions Mumbai has been dominant this season and showed no signs of slowing down with a 152-run thrashing of Haryana in the quarter-finals. With Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Shardul Thakur already in the mix, Mumbai’s batting lineup looks even more dangerous.

VID vs MUM: Match Details And Live Streaming

VID vs MUM: How will the Nagpur pitch behave?

The first two days at Nagpur offer good batting conditions with consistent bounce, but from Day 3 onwards, the pitch starts assisting spinners significantly. By Days 4 and 5, cracks widen, leading to variable bounce and sharp turn. Pacers will find movement with the new ball early on and can extract reverse swing later in the game. A first-innings score of 350+ is usually competitive at this venue. 

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VID vs MUM: Playing XI Prediction

Vidarbha: Atharva Taide, Dhruv Shorey, Danish Malewar, Karun Nair, Yash Rathod, Akshay Wadkar (c & wk), Harsh Dubey, Aditya Thakare, Yash Thakur, Akshay Wakhare, Nachiket Bhute

Mumbai: Ayush Mhatre, Akash Anand (wk), Siddhesh Lad, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Shams Mulani, Shardul Thakur, Tanush Kotian, Mohit Avasthi, Royston Dias

VID vs MUM Fantasy Tips and Key Players

• Yash Rathod has been their most consistent batter, racking up 728 runs in 14 innings at an average of 52.
• Karun Nair has also been in good form, scoring 591 runs in 12 innings at 49.25.
• Siddhesh Lad (565 runs at 70.62) and Ajinkya Rahane (444 runs) have been important contributors.
• Shardul Thakur has been a game-changer with 402 runs and 33 wickets, while Shams Mulani (36 wickets) leads a balanced bowling attack.
• Vidarbha Key Players: Karun Nair, Yash Rathod, Atharva Taide
• Mumbai Key Players: Ajinkya Rahane, Shardul Thakur, Suryakumar Yadav

VID vs MUM: Winner prediction

Vidarbha and Mumbai have been impressive in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season. Nevertheless, based on recent form and team strength, Mumbai will probably emerge victorious in this semi-final match.

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