As enthusiasm for the Ranji Trophy 2024-25The sixth round of India’s premier domestic red-ball tournament will begin on January 23. This round marks the return of several star players including the Indian captain. Rohit Sharmawicketkeeper-batsman Pan Rishabhand off-road Ravindra Jadejawho will look to regain form after a challenging season in Test cricket.
Match schedule and key players
The sixth round will feature several high-stakes matches at various venues. Notable accessories include:
Elite Group A
- Tripura vs Services – MBB Stadium, Agartala
- Maharashtra vs Baroda – Club Golf 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 College ‘A’ Cricket Ground, Ahmedabad
- Hyderabad vs Himachal Pradesh – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Pondicherry vs Andhra – Siechem Stadium, Puducherry
- Rajasthan vs Vidarbha – KL Saini Stadium, Jaipur
Elite Group C
- Karnataka vs Punjab – M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Bengal vs Haryana – Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyani
- Bihar vs Uttar Pradesh – Moin ul Haq Stadium, Patna
- Kerala vs Madhya Pradesh – Sports Hub International Cricket Stadium, Trivandrum
Elite Group D
- Assam vs Railways – ACA Stadium, Barsapara, Guwahati
- Tamil Nadu vs Chandigarh – Salem Cricket Foundation Ground, Salem
- Jharkhand vs Chhattisgarh – Keenan Stadium, Jamshedpur
- Saurashtra vs Delhi – Niranjan Shah Stadium, Zone C, Rajkot
Rohit will play for Mumbai under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahanemarking his first Ranji appearance in almost a decade. Rishabh will represent Delhi against Saurashtra, while Ravindra Jadeja returns to strengthen the Saurashtra line-up.
Broadcast and Live Stream Details
Fans eager to see the action can watch matches live on television and online. The Ranji Trophy matches will be telecast on Sports 18, available in SD and HD formats. For those who prefer to stream online, the matches will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
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Key matches 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.
Anticipation and expectations of Ranji Trophy matches
The return of top players like Rohit and Rishab has created a lot of excitement 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 intrigue to this round of the Ranji Trophy. With a host of top-class talent on the field, this round promises some exciting cricket action as teams compete for crucial points in their respective groups.