Arunachal Pradesh vs Meghalaya Prediction - Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

Meghalaya are clear favourites—but there is no betting value. Bookmakers have Meghalaya at 1.40 (71.4% implied), but our model gives them 65%. That is a -6.4% edge. Arunachal at 2.70 also offers no value (-2.0% edge). SKIP for betting.

Match Context

This is a VHT Plate Group match at Usha Martin Ground, Ranchi. Morning start (09:00 IST) means no dew factor. Both teams have 1 win and 2 losses—this match is crucial for top 2 qualification.

Team News

Meghalaya: Captain Dippu Sangma leads a side with genuine batting quality. Arpit Bhatewara (104) and Kishan Lyngdoh (106) both scored centuries against Mizoram. Akash Choudhary is the bowling threat with 6/44 in that match. They lost to Nagaland (190 all out) and Bihar—but those losses were competitive.

Arunachal Pradesh: Captain Kamsha Yangfo leads a squad in crisis. They were humiliated by Bihar—177 all out chasing 574/6, losing by 397 runs. That is the second-largest defeat in List A history. They also lost all 5 SMAT matches before VHT. Confidence is shattered.

Head-to-Head 2025

Meghalaya have been utterly dominant:

• Ranji Trophy (Nov 2025): Meghalaya won by innings and 446 runs. ARP scored 73 and 109.
• SMAT (Nov 2025): Meghalaya won by 6 wickets.

The quality gap is enormous. Meghalaya have won both meetings this year by crushing margins.

Why Meghalaya Will Likely Win (65%)

• H2H dominance: 2-0 in 2025 with combined margin of 450+ runs.
• Batting quality: Two centurions (Bhatewara, Lyngdoh) vs no standout ARP batters.
• ARP morale: Conceding 574 destroys a team's confidence. Their bowlers went at 11.5 RPO.
• Bowling threat: Akash Choudhary (6/44) vs ARP's toothless attack.

Why No Betting Value

• Meghalaya overpriced: 1.40 odds = 71.4% implied. Our 65% = -6.4% edge.
• Arunachal no value: 2.70 odds = 37% implied. Our 35% = -2% edge.
• Meghalaya's own issues: Lost 2 of 3 themselves—not in great form either.

Final Verdict

Meghalaya's H2H dominance and superior squad make them clear favourites. But the market has overpriced them.

Meghalaya at 65% confidence is our pick. SKIP for betting—no value on either side.

Value Note

Bookmakers have Meghalaya at 1.40 (71.4% implied). Our 65% assessment = -6.4% edge.

Arunachal Pradesh at 2.70 (37% implied). Our 35% assessment = -2% edge.

SKIP for betting.