Baroda vs Hyderabad Prediction - Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
BAR Baroda
HYD Hyderabad
Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
Baroda vs Hyderabad Match Recap
Baroda are clear favourites against a struggling Hyderabad side. Baroda sit at 8 points with a 2-1 record, while Hyderabad are winless at 0-3 (0 pts) and have conceded 300+ in back-to-back games. Krunal Pandya's leadership and all-round ability should prove decisive.
Team Context & Recent Form
Baroda (2-1, 8 pts): Lost to UP in Round 3 (Dec 29) by 55 runs chasing 369—not a disgrace given the target. Before that, they beat Bengal convincingly. Krunal Pandya scored a fighting 82 vs UP. Raj Limbani was devastating with 5/65 against Bengal but went wicketless vs UP. Shashwat Rawat anchors the batting. Despite the loss, Baroda have quality throughout.
Hyderabad (0-3, 0 pts): Disastrous tournament. Lost all three matches. Most recently lost to Assam (Dec 29) by 4 wickets despite posting 310. Their bowling has been exposed—conceding 300+ in consecutive games. Captain CV Milind (recently appointed) has a big task. Tilak Varma unavailable (India duty). Nitish Kumar Reddy (53 off 25 vs Assam) is explosive but inconsistent. G Rahul Singh (79 vs Assam) showed fight but the team lacks depth.
Key Player Stats
| Player | Team | Role | Key Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krunal Pandya (C) | BAR | All-rounder | 82 vs UP, leads in crunch moments |
| Raj Limbani | BAR | Pace | 5/65 vs Bengal |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | HYD | All-rounder | 53 off 25 vs Assam (explosive) |
| G Rahul Singh | HYD | Batter | 79 vs Assam (top scorer) |
Venue Analysis
Sanosara Cricket Ground, Rajkot produces high scores—Hyderabad posted 310 here vs Assam and still lost. Baroda's all-round quality should handle these conditions better than Hyderabad's fragile bowling.
Final Verdict
Baroda have the better captain, form, and depth. Hyderabad's bowling has been exposed repeatedly—conceding 300+ in consecutive games. Even with Nitish Reddy's firepower, Hyderabad lack the bowling to defend or restrict Baroda.
Baroda at 72% confidence is our pick.
Value Note
Odds not yet available. Expect Baroda around 1.35-1.45. SKIP for betting unless you find odds above 1.39 (our fair price).
