GUJ vs KER Prediction, Ranji Trophy, Semi Final 1 Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Gujarat will go head to head with Kerala in the first semi-final of the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season at Narendra Modi Stadium A Ground in Ahmedabad, starting on Monday, February 17.

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Gujarat, led by Chintan Gaja, bagged four wins and drew three games in seven matches, bagging 31 points in Elite Group B. In the quarter-final, they defeated Saurashtra quite comprehensively.

On the other hand, Kerala, led by Sachin Baby, secured three wins and drew four matches in Elite Group C, bagging 28 points. In the quarter-final, they pocketed a draw over Jammu and Kashmir.

GUJ vs KER Ranji Trophy Semi Final 1 Match Details

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Match: Gujarat vs Kerala, Ranji Trophy, Semi Final 1

Time & Date: 9:30 AM IST, February 17 to February 21

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium A Ground, Ahmedabad

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GUJ vs KER Ranji Trophy Semi Final 1 Pitch Report

The wicket in Ahmedabad will assist pacers initially with lateral movement. As the game progresses to the second day, we can expect spinners to get enough momentum. Batters need to toil hard to score some important runs in the middle overs.

GUJ vs KER Ranji Trophy Semi Final 1 Probable XIs

Gujarat

Aarya Desai, Manan Hingrajia, Priyank Panchal, Jaymeet Patel, Urvil Patel (wk), Chintan Gaja (c), Vishal Jayswal, Siddharth Desai, Arzan Nagwaswalla, Ravi Bishnoi, Priyajitsing Jadeja.

Kerala

Akshay Chandran, Rohan Kunnummal, Sachin Baby (c), Mohammed Azharuddeen (wk), Salman Nizar, Shoun Roger, Aditya Sarwate, Basil Thampi, MD Nidheesh, Nedumankuzhy Basil, Jalaj Saxena.

GUJ vs KER Ranji Trophy Semi Final 1 Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Gujarat

Both Gujarat and Kerala had exceptional outings so far in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season. While Gujarat bagged four wins in the group stage, Kerala secured only three victories. 

Moreover, Gujarat pocketed an outright win over Saurashtra by an innings and 98 runs in the quarter-final. On the other hand, Kerala managed a draw after securing a one-run lead over J&K in the quarter-final.

That said, Gujarat comparatively had more dominating moments in the ongoing season so far. We can expect Gujarat to either draw the game with a comfortable lead in the first innings or secure a comprehensive win over Kerala and make it to the grand finale.

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