Predictions
The 91st edition of the Ranji Trophy has produced some thrilling contests this season, and the Kerala Cricket Team Vs Maharashtra Cricket Team Match Scorecard will be a key point of interest in this intriguing clash. The winners will advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face Haryana.
| Team | Innings score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 239 all out | First innings |
| Kerala | 219 all out | First innings |
| Maharashtra | 224/2 | Second innings |
| Match result | Drawn | Maharashtra led on first innings |
| No. | Player name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammed Azharuddeen (C & WK) | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| 2 | Baba Aparajith | All-rounder |
| 3 | Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| 4 | Sachin Baby | Batter |
| 5 | MD Nidheesh | Bowler |
| 6 | Akshay Chandran | Bowling all-rounder |
| 7 | Rohan Kunnummal | Batter |
| 8 | Ankit Sharma | Bowler |
| 9 | Eden Apple Tom | Bowler |
| 10 | Nedumankuzhy Basil | Bowler |
| 11 | Salman Nizar | Batter |
| No. | Player name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankit Bawne (C) | Batter |
| 2 | Prithvi Shaw | Batter |
| 3 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batter |
| 4 | Saurabh Nawale (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| 5 | Jalaj Saxena | Batting all-rounder |
| 6 | Rajneesh Gurbani | Bowler |
| 7 | Vicky Ostwal | Bowler |
| 8 | Siddhesh Veer | All-rounder |
| 9 | Mukesh Choudhary | Bowler |
| 10 | Arshin Kulkarni | Batting all-rounder |
| 11 | Ramakrishna Ghosh | All-rounder |
| Date | Opponent | Tournament | Score summary | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Goa | Ranji Trophy | Kerala 526/9 dec & 29/1; Goa 355 & 199 | Kerala won by 9 wickets |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Chandigarh | Ranji Trophy | Kerala 139 & 185; Chandigarh 416 | Kerala lost by an innings and 92 runs |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Tamil Nadu | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Kerala 217; Tamil Nadu 294/8 | Kerala lost by 77 runs |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Puducherry | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Kerala 252/2; Puducherry 247 | Kerala won by 8 wickets |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Jharkhand | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Kerala 313/2; Jharkhand 311/7 | Kerala won by 8 wickets |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Rajasthan | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Kerala 348/8; Rajasthan 343/7 | Kerala won by 2 wickets |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Madhya Pradesh | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Kerala 167; Madhya Pradesh 214 | Kerala lost by 47 runs |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Karnataka | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Kerala 284/7; Karnataka 285/2 | Kerala lost by 8 wickets |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Tripura | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Kerala 348/8; Tripura 203 | Kerala won by 145 runs |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Assam | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Kerala lost; Assam chased the target | Kerala lost by 5 wickets |
| Date | Opponent | Tournament | Score summary | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Madhya Pradesh | Ranji Trophy | Maharashtra 179 & 133; MP 187 & 258 | Maharashtra lost |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Goa | Ranji Trophy | Maharashtra 350 & 109/2; Goa 209 & 248 | Maharashtra won by 8 wickets |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Goa | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Maharashtra 249/7; Goa 244/9 | Maharashtra won by 3 wickets |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Chandigarh | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Maharashtra 160/8; Chandigarh 166 | Maharashtra lost by 6 runs |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Mumbai | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Maharashtra 366/4; Mumbai 238 | Maharashtra won by 128 runs |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Uttarakhand | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Maharashtra 331/7; Uttarakhand 202 | Maharashtra won by 129 runs |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Himachal Pradesh | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Maharashtra 264/9; Himachal Pradesh 271 | Maharashtra lost by 7 runs |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Sikkim | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Maharashtra 153/2; Sikkim 150 | Maharashtra won by 8 wickets |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Punjab | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Maharashtra 296/8; Punjab 347/6 | Maharashtra lost by 51 runs |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Goa | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Maharashtra 161/7; Goa 146 | Maharashtra won by 15 runs |
Last year’s runners-up Kerala will be hoping to replicate their superb start to the competition against a side that is battling inconsistencies with the bat.
Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 128 in the 18-run defeat to Railways encapsulated Kerala’s issues, with no other batter barring him having reached 200 runs in the tournament so far.
However, the team’s bowling has stepped up to the challenge. Prithvi Shaw’s debut for Maharashtra was ended in just four deliveries at the Greenfield Stadium as MD Nidheesh trapped him lbw with an inswinging delivery and Basil Thampi struck out Siddhesh Veer and all-rounder Arshin Kulkarni off successive balls to leave the visitors reeling. The same bowling trio will be in action against their former employers on Saturday.
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Prithvi Shaw’s debut for Maharashtra ended after just four deliveries at the Greenfield International Stadium, as MD Nidheesh dismissed him lbw with a sharp inswinging delivery.
Basil Thampi then struck twice in successive deliveries, removing Siddhesh Veer and all-rounder Arshin Kulkarni to leave Maharashtra under considerable pressure. These early breakthroughs highlighted Kerala’s ability to exploit weaknesses in the opposition’s batting lineup and put the team on the back foot.
The same bowling trio will be in action against their former employers on Saturday, adding another layer of intrigue to this encounter. Kerala will look to maintain its bowling discipline, take crucial wickets during the powerplay, and restrict Maharashtra’s scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Maharashtra’s batters will need to show greater patience and build partnerships to avoid another early collapse.
Fans following the Kerala Cricket Team Vs Maharashtra Cricket Team Match Scorecard will be keen to see whether Kerala’s bowlers can repeat their impressive performance and how Maharashtra responds to the challenge. The performances of MD Nidheesh, Basil Thampi, and the key Maharashtra batters could play a decisive role in determining the outcome of this important Ranji Trophy clash.
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