As enthusiasm grows for the Ranji Trophy 2024-25The sixth round of India’s premier domestic red-ball tournament is scheduled to begin on January 23. This round marks the return of several star players, including Indian captain Rohit Sharmawicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh stoveand versatile Ravindra Jadejawho will be looking to return to form after a difficult season in Test cricket.
Match schedule and key players
The sixth round will feature several high-stakes matches at different venues. Notable fixtures include:
Elite Group A
- Tripura vs Services – MBB Stadium, Agartala
- Maharashtra vs Baroda – Golf Club Ground, 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
- Puducherry vs Andhra – Siechem Stadium, Puducherry
- Rajasthan vs Vidarbha – KL 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 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.
Streaming and Live Streaming Details
Fans keen to follow the action can watch matches live on TV and online. Ranji Trophy matches will be broadcast on Sports 18, available in SD and HD formats. For those who prefer 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 and Kashmir
These matches will be broadcast live from 9:30 am IST.
Ranji Trophy Match Anticipation and Expectations
The return of top players like Rohit and Rishab has created considerable anticipation among fans as these stars look to make an impact in domestic cricket after their recent international commitments.
The BCCI’s mandate for centrally contracted players to participate in domestic matches has added more intrigue to this round of the Ranji Trophy. With a host of top talent on the field, this round promises thrilling cricket action as teams compete for crucial points in their respective groups.