Karun Nair will hope to regain his touch after an indifferent start this season at the KSCA stadium pitch, as its ample grass could make spinners more effective on Day 2. Karun’s bowlers could enjoy playing under bright sunshine and should face minimal difficulty bowling spinners with ease on Day 2.
Karnataka enjoyed an outstanding domestic season last year, winning four out of their six league matches and topping Group A. Mayank Agarwal and Krishnappa Gowtham were notable performers for the team. Fans can also check the Karnataka Cricket Team Vs Chandigarh Cricket Team Match Scorecard for detailed information about the team’s performance, key players, and match statistics.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Ranji Trophy 2025–26 |
| Match | Karnataka vs Chandigarh |
| Date | 16–18 November 2025 |
| Venue | KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground, Hubli |
| Toss | Karnataka won the toss and elected to bat |
| Karnataka | 547/8 declared |
| Chandigarh 1st Innings | 222 all out |
| Chandigarh 2nd Innings | 140 all out |
| Result | Karnataka won by an innings & 185 runs |
| Player of the Match | Ravichandran Smaran |
| No. | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | KV Aneesh |
| 2 | Mayank Agarwal |
| 3 | KL Shrijith |
| 4 | Karun Nair |
| 5 | Ravichandran Smaran |
| 6 | Abhinav Manohar |
| 7 | Shreyas Gopal |
| 8 | Vidyadhar Patil |
| 9 | Shikhar Shetty |
| 10 | Mohsin Khan |
| 11 | Vidwath Kaverappa |
| No. | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shivam Bhambri |
| 2 | Arjun Azad |
| 3 | Vishu Kashyap |
| 4 | Manan Vohra |
| 5 | Nikhil Thakur |
| 6 | Ankit Kaushik |
| 7 | Raj Angad Bawa |
| 8 | Gaurav Puri |
| 9 | Taranpreet Singh |
| 10 | Jagjit Singh |
| 11 | Nishunk Birla |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KV Aneesh | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 9 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| KL Shrijith | 17 | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Karun Nair | 95 | 164 | 12 | 1 |
| Ravichandran Smaran | 227* | 362 | 16 | 2 |
| Abhinav Manohar | 11 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| Shreyas Gopal | 62 | 147 | 5 | 0 |
| Vidyadhar Patil | 30 | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Shikhar Shetty | 59 | 122 | 7 | 0 |
| Mohsin Khan | 5* | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 547/8 dec. | 160 overs |
| Date | Tournament | Opponent | Karnataka Score | Opponent Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24–28 Feb 2026 | Ranji Trophy Final | Jammu & Kashmir | 293 | 584 & 342/4d | Draw – J&K won on 1st innings |
| 15–19 Feb 2026 | Ranji Trophy SF | Uttarakhand | 736 & 323 | 233 & 260/6 | Draw – Karnataka won on 1st innings |
| 6–9 Feb 2026 | Ranji Trophy QF | Mumbai | 173 & 325/6 | 120 & 377 | Won by 4 wickets |
| 29 Jan–1 Feb 2026 | Ranji Trophy | Punjab | 316 & 252/5 | 309 & 256 | Won by 5 wickets |
| 22–25 Jan 2026 | Ranji Trophy | Madhya Pradesh | 191 & 144 | 323 & 229/8d | Lost by 217 runs |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy SF | Vidarbha | 280 | 284/4 | Lost by 6 wickets |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy QF | Mumbai | 187/1 | 254/8 | Won by 55 runs (VJD) |
| 8 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Madhya Pradesh | 207 | 208/3 | Lost by 7 wickets |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Rajasthan | 324/7 | 174 | Won by 150 runs |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Tripura | 332/7 | 252 | Won by 80 runs |
| Date | Tournament | Opponent | Chandigarh Score | Opponent Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan–1 Feb 2026 | Ranji Trophy | Saurashtra | 136 & 261 | 453/3d | Lost by an innings & 56 runs |
| 22–24 Jan 2026 | Ranji Trophy | Kerala | 416 | 139 & 185 | Won by an innings & 92 runs |
| 8 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Baroda | 242 | 391 | Lost by 149 runs |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Assam | 286/3 | 284/7 | Won by 7 wickets |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Hyderabad | 150 | 286/9 | Lost by 136 runs |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Vidarbha | 113 | 114/2 | Lost by 8 wickets |
| 29 Dec 2025 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Bengal | 319 | 320/4 | Lost by 1 wicket |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Uttar Pradesh | 140 | 367/4 | Lost by 227 runs |
| 24 Dec 2025 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Jammu & Kashmir | 208 | 209/0 | Lost by 10 wickets |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Hyderabad | 147/6 | 146/8 | Won by 4 wickets |
| Team | Last 10 Matches | Wins | Losses | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Chandigarh | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Karnataka vs Chandigarh
Karnataka holds the superior head-to-head record against Chandigarh, having defeated them three times and only losing once. Their last meeting occurred during the 2017-18 Ranji Trophy where Karnataka prevailed by an innings and 217 runs; Karun Nair scored an exceptional 328 which beat Gul Mohammad’s previous highest individual total from 1946/47 season (331).
Karnataka have had an outstanding run this year, winning four of six league matches and topping Group A. In the quarter-finals they showed great determination against Mumbai by inflicting an innings defeat and reaching the semifinals; Mayank Agarwal and Krishnappa Gowtham stood out as key performers.
Karun Nair has found it difficult to find his form recently; scoring only 4 and 15 against Maharashtra at Pune over his past two innings, he will be looking to return to form against Chandigarh team led by experienced captain Manan Vohra who has vast experience playing at home and will bring that experience into this matchup.
Match Summary
Karnataka will hope to end their disappointing campaign as they take on Chandigarh in their final Ranji Trophy league fixture. Mayank Agarwal’s side currently stand second in Group B with four victories and two draws, and have an opportunity to move up in the rankings before the switchover for white-ball competitions.
R Smaran led his side to victory against Gujarat in their previous match, assisted by half-centuries from Agarwal and D Karun Nair. However, K V Aneesh has struggled this season and must improve upon his performances; K L Shrijith and wicketkeeper-batsman Nikin Jose are also finding it hard to establish themselves on the team.
KSCA is the state cricket association for Karnataka in India and affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Their main venue, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, hosts international-level Test matches, One Day Internationals and T20 games while they also operate two more high-profile stadiums in Hubli and Belagavi.
KSCA was established in 1933 and affiliated with BCCI the following year. Over its history, it has produced some of the greatest players from South Asia including Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Jagan Mohan Reddy and Venkatesh Prasad. Organization has enjoyed remarkable domestic success as well, winning three Ranji Trophies and two Irani Trophies since just last decade. Karnataka also enjoys an impressive presence in the Indian Premier League with stars such as Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina and AB De Villiers all having represented them at some point during their careers. Additionally, domestic Twenty20 cricket in Karnataka boasts an illustrious tradition, boasting former captains like Mohinder Amarnath and RP Singh having led their respective sides at that level.
Prediction
Karnataka will look to put behind them their shock quarter-final loss to Mumbai and get back on track in this crucial Ranji Trophy clash against Chandigarh. A victory would help secure them their top two position in Group B.
Mayank Agarwal-led team remains unbeaten so far and will look to deliver another consistent performance in this tournament. They conceded first innings leads in two opening matches but overcame Kerala and Goa without losing. But against an unbeaten side like Kerala/Goa they must remain wary, particularly against their visitors who will aim to achieve consistency throughout.
R Smaran has shown flashes of his talent, scoring an unbeaten 220 against Kerala and half-centuries against Saurashtra and Maharashtra, but must capitalize on these starts more consistently. K L Shrijith must be more vigilant against quick bowlers while Shreyas Gopal, who has taken 17 wickets across four matches, remains key for the home team.
KSCA Stadium features a lush layer of grass, making for an excellent spin-friendly surface under the scorching sun. A young Karnataka team made it all the way to the Irani Trophy final against Rest of India last year under former national coach Ravi Shastri and has seen numerous star players such as Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Venkatesh Prasad, and Dodda Ganesh represent them internationally over time. For fans looking for detailed match information, the Karnataka Cricket Team Vs Chandigarh Cricket Team Match Scorecard provides key details about the teams, players, batting performances, bowling figures, and match result.
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