Chandigarh vs Vidarbha Prediction - Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

Vidarbha are overwhelming favourites. They are in excellent form at 2-1 (8 pts) with Dhruv Shorey having scored 5 consecutive List A centuries (equalling the all-time record). Chandigarh are winless at 0-3 (0 pts) despite batting well. This is a mismatch on paper.

Team Context & Recent Form

Vidarbha (2-1, 8 pts): Won their last match vs J&K by 5 wickets on Dec 29, chasing 312. Aman Mokhade (139) was Player of the Match, with R. Samarth (114) supporting. While Dhruv Shorey's record 5-century streak ended in this match, the batting depth is exceptional. Captain Harsh Dubey leads a balanced attack.

Chandigarh (0-3, 0 pts): Still winless despite improved batting. Lost to Bengal (Dec 29) by 6 wickets after posting 319. Captain Manan Vohra scored a fine 122 off 127 balls, with Sanyam Saini (67) supporting. The bowling is the problem—conceded 320 in 47 overs. Cannot defend totals.

Key Player Stats

Player	Team	Role	Key Stat
Aman Mokhade	VID	Opener	139 vs J&K (POTM)
Dhruv Shorey	VID	No. 3	5 consecutive 100s (record, now ended)
Manan Vohra (C)	CHD	Opener	122 vs Bengal
Harsh Dubey (C)	VID	All-rounder	Leads disciplined bowling attack

Venue Analysis

Sanosara Cricket Ground A, Rajkot is extremely batting-friendly. Both teams were in 600+ run games on Dec 29. Expect another high-scoring affair, but Vidarbha's balanced bowling should prove decisive.

Final Verdict

Chandigarh can bat—Vohra's 122 proved that—but their bowling cannot defend any total. Vidarbha have multiple century-makers (Shorey, Mokhade, Samarth) and better bowling. Even if Chandigarh post 300+, Vidarbha have proven they can chase.

Vidarbha at 82% confidence is our pick.

Value Note

Odds not yet available. Expect Vidarbha to be heavy favourites around 1.20-1.25. SKIP for betting unless you find odds above 1.22 (our fair price).