Ranji Trophy 2025, Round 6: Match schedule, key players, live streaming info.

After a two-month break for the winter white-ball season, India’s premier domestic red-ball tournament will resume with the sixth round of the Ranji Trophy starting across various venues on Thursday, January 23.

The attention for the next round will be enhanced by the return of some India Test stars following the recent BCCI mandate that has tightened the importance of domestic cricket representation. Several India heavyweights, including captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are due to appear in one or both of the remaining group-stage games.

The sixth stage of Elite Group action would be witnessed at the sixth round, and finally, the last match in the tournament will see the Plate Group finale between Nagaland and Goa at Sovima. Take a glance through the Ranji Trophy Round 6 match and match schedule: The matches would begin from January 15 to January 19, 2025, across different venues, and key contests include: –

Mumbai Karnataka at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Delhi vs. Tamil Nadu at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Bengal vs. Uttar Pradesh at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Saurashtra vs. Punjab at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot

All matches will begin at 9:30 AM IST, and the live updates and highlights can be seen on official platforms.

Key Players to Watch:

• Prithvi Shaw (Mumbai): Known for his explosive starts, Shaw remains a crucial player for Mumbai. His ability to dominate the powerplay will be vital against Karnataka’s strong bowling attack.
• Ravichandran Ashwin (Tamil Nadu): The veteran spinner’s experience will play a pivotal role on Delhi’s spin-friendly track.
• Abhimanyu Easwaran (Bengal): Easwaran’s consistency makes him a reliable opener for Bengal, especially in high-stakes games.
• Jaydev Unadkat (Saurashtra): This young left-arm seamer will also lead Saurashtra’s pace attack while ensuring breakthroughs come at crunch situations.

Round 6 Analysis

This is likely to be an important round when teams aim at consolidating points. And emerging heroes and some stalwarts too shall be around which will entertain their fan following, leading to high-level performances that matter.

Live action, key updates, and match highlights will unfold in Round 6 of the Ranji Trophy 2025 as Indian domestic cricket is celebrated in its finest form.