India domestic cricket Ranji Trophy 2024-25
Elite Group Scenarios
Group D (Elite)
Current Standings
1. TN: 25 points
2. CHD: 19 points
3. SAU: 18 points
4. RLYS: 17 points
Scenarios
• TN (25 points): Already qualified due to a significant lead. Their final match result will decide whether they top the group.
• CHD (19 points):
• If they win: They qualify outright, ending with 25 points.
• If they lose: SAU or RLYS can overtake them.
• SAU (18 points):
• If they win: They can reach 24 points and likely qualify.
• If they lose: They are eliminated.
• RLYS (17 points):
• If they win: They can reach 23 points, but their qualification depends on CHD and SAU losing their matches.
• If they lose: They are eliminated.
Group C (Elite)
Current Standings
1. HRYNA: 26 points
2. KER: 21 points
3. KNTKA: 19 points
4. BENG: 14 points
Updated Scenarios
• HRYNA (26 points): Already qualified and likely to top the group. Their final match against KNTKA is challenging but won’t impact their qualification.
• KER (21 points):
• Their final match is against Bihar (0 points), the weakest team, and it’s at home.
• If they win: They finish with 27 points and secure qualification.
• If they lose: They could be overtaken by KNTKA. However, a loss against Bihar is highly unlikely, making them the second favorite to qualify.
• KNTKA (19 points):
• Their final match is against HRYNA (26 points), the group leaders, making it a tough fixture.
• If they win: They can reach 25 points and qualify, provided KER loses to Bihar.
• If they lose: They are eliminated.
• BENG (14 points): Mathematically eliminated as they cannot reach the top 2 even with a win.
Group B (Elite)
Current Standings
1. VIDAR: 34 points
2. GUJ: 26 points
3. HP: 21 points
4. HYD / RAJ: 16 points each
Scenarios
• VIDAR (34 points): Already qualified and guaranteed the top spot.
• GUJ (26 points):
• If they win: They confirm second place with 32 points.
• If they lose: HP can overtake them.
• HP (21 points):
• If they win: They can reach 27 points and qualify if GUJ loses.
• If they lose: They are eliminated.
• HYD / RAJ (16 points): Mathematically eliminated as they cannot surpass GUJ or HP.
Group A (Elite)
Current Standings
1. J + K: 29 points
2. BRODA: 27 points
3. MUM: 22 points
4. ODSA: 17 points
Scenarios
• J + K (29 points): Already qualified and likely to finish at the top unless BRODA overtakes them.
• BRODA (27 points):
• If they win: They secure qualification.
• If they lose: MUM can overtake them with a win.
• MUM (22 points):
• If they win: They can reach 28 points and qualify if BRODA loses.
• If they lose: They are eliminated.
• ODSA (17 points): Mathematically eliminated as they cannot reach the top 2.
Key Updates for Group C
• KER vs. Bihar: KER is in a strong position, as Bihar has lost all matches. A home win is highly likely, securing KER’s qualification with 27 points.
• KNTKA vs. HRYNA: KNTKA faces a difficult match against the table-toppers, making their chances of qualification lower unless KER unexpectedly loses to Bihar.
Summary of Qualification Chances
1. Guaranteed Qualification:
• TN (Group D), HRYNA (Group C), VIDAR (Group B), J + K (Group A).
2. Likely to Qualify:
• CHD (Group D), KER (Group C), GUJ (Group B), BRODA (Group A).
3. Teams with Conditional Chances:
• SAU, KNTKA, MUM (need wins and favorable results in other matches).
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