Bihar vs Nagaland Prediction - Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

Bihar are overwhelming favourites—and the market agrees. Bookmakers have Bihar at 1.16 (86.2% implied), our model gives them 85%. That is a -1.2% edge. Nagaland at 4.57 also offers no value (-6.9% edge). SKIP for betting.

Match Context

This is a VHT Plate Group match at JSCA Oval Ground, Ranchi. Bihar lead the table with a perfect 3-0 record and a staggering +3.716 NRR. Nagaland are 2nd with 2-1.

Team News

Bihar: Captain Sakibul Gani leads the most explosive batting lineup in the tournament. They set a world record 574/6 against Arunachal Pradesh—the highest List A score ever. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14 years old) scored 190 off 84 balls, the youngest List A centurion. Gani himself hit 124* off 32 balls—the fastest hundred by an Indian in List A. Ayush Loharuka added 116. Three centurions in one innings.

Nagaland: Captain Rongsen Jonathan leads a solid but outmatched side. Sedezhalie Rupero has 302 career VHT runs and Imliwati Lemtur has 13 career VHT wickets. They beat Meghalaya by 7 wickets but lost to Manipur by just 1 wicket—showing they compete hard but lack the firepower to match Bihar.

Why Bihar Will Likely Win (85%)

• World record form: 574/6 is unprecedented. Their batters are scoring at SR 200+.
• Unbeaten: 3-0 vs Nagaland's 2-1. NRR gap is +2.0 in Bihar's favour.
• Suryavanshi factor: The 14-year-old sensation scored 31 off 10 balls in his last match. In devastating touch.
• Nagaland's loss to Manipur: If they can lose to Manipur by 1 wicket, Bihar will expose them further.

Why No Betting Value

• Bihar fairly priced: 1.16 odds = 86.2% implied. Our 85% = -1.2% edge. Market correct.
• Nagaland no value: 4.57 odds = 21.9% implied. Our 15% = -6.9% edge.
• Mismatch too obvious: Everyone knows Bihar are dominant. No edge available.

Final Verdict

Bihar's historic batting form makes this a mismatch. The market has priced it correctly—there is no value.

Bihar at 85% confidence is our pick. SKIP for betting—market is efficient.

Value Note

Bookmakers have Bihar at 1.16 (86.2% implied). Our 85% assessment = -1.2% edge.

Nagaland at 4.57 (21.9% implied). Our 15% assessment = -6.9% edge.

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