As the excitement builds for the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, the sixth round of India’s premier domestic red-ball tournament is set to commence on January 23. This round marks the return of several star players, including Indian captain Rohit Sharma, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pan, and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who will be looking to regain form after a challenging season in Test cricket.
Match schedule and key players
The sixth round will feature several high-stakes matches across various venues. Notable fixtures include:
Elite Group A
- Tripura vs Services – MBB Stadium, Agartala
- Maharashtra vs Baroda – Golf Club Ground, Nashik
- Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir – Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai
- Meghalaya vs Odisha – MCA Cricket Ground, Polo Ground, Shillong
Elite Group B
- Gujarat vs Uttarakhand – Gujarat College Cricket Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad
- Hyderabad vs Himachal Pradesh – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Pondicherry vs Andhra – Siechem Stadium, Puducherry
- Rajasthan vs Vidarbha – K L Saini Stadium, Jaipur
Elite Group C
- Karnataka vs Punjab – M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
- 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 Ground C, Rajkot
Rohit will play for Mumbai under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, marking his first Ranji appearance in nearly a decade. Rishabh will represent Delhi against Saurashtra, while Ravindra Jadeja returns to bolster the Saurashtra lineup.
Broadcast and live streaming details
Fans eager to catch the action can watch the matches live on television and online. The Ranji Trophy matches will be broadcast on Sports 18, available in both SD and HD formats. For those preferring to stream online, 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 & Kashmir
These matches will be streamed live starting from 9:30 am IST.
Anticipation and expectations from the Ranji Trophy matches
The return of prominent players like Rohit and Rishab has generated significant anticipation among fans, as these stars look to make an impact in domestic cricket after their recent international commitments.
The BCCI’s mandate requiring centrally contracted players to participate in domestic matches has added further intrigue to this round of the Ranji Trophy. With a host of top talent taking the field, this round promises thrilling cricket action as teams vie for crucial points in their respective groups.
