Bengal vs Jammu & Kashmir Prediction - Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

Bengal have the edge in this evenly-matched Group B clash. Both teams sit at 2-1 (8 pts), but Bengal's international-class bowling attack—Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep—is essentially an India Test attack playing domestic cricket. That firepower should prove decisive.

Team Context & Recent Form

Bengal (2-1, 8 pts): Coming off a comprehensive 6-wicket win over Chandigarh on Dec 29, chasing down 319. Abishek Porel smashed 106 off 84 balls, with Shahbaz Ahmed (76*) finishing the job. The bowling was lethal—Mukesh Kumar 5/59 and Mohammed Shami 3/69. Captain Abhimanyu Easwaran leads a side hitting form at the right time.

J&K (2-1, 8 pts): Lost to Vidarbha on Dec 29 by 5 wickets despite posting 311. Their bowling struggled to defend a big total. Captain Paras Dogra brings experience, with Abdul Samad providing IPL-quality power. Shubham Khajuria is a consistent opener. Solid batting but bowling has been exposed.

Key Player Stats

Player	Team	Role	Key Stat
Mukesh Kumar	BEN	Pace	5/59 vs Chandigarh (POTM)
Mohammed Shami	BEN	Pace	3/69 vs Chandigarh
Abishek Porel	BEN	WK-Bat	106 off 84 vs Chandigarh
Abdul Samad	JK	Finisher	IPL experience, power hitter

Venue Analysis

Niranjan Shah Stadium A, Rajkot produces high scores—both teams scored 300+ in their last games here. Bengal's world-class pace attack should relish these conditions. Expect a high-scoring contest.

Final Verdict

Bengal's pace trio of Shami, Mukesh, and Akash Deep is the difference. J&K couldn't defend 311 vs Vidarbha—they'll struggle against Bengal's batting depth too. Abishek Porel's century shows Bengal's batting is clicking.

Bengal at 68% confidence is our pick.

Value Note

Odds not yet available. Bengal should be slight favourites around 1.45-1.55. Look for Bengal odds above 1.47 (our fair price) for value. SKIP for betting until odds are available.