The Irani Cup 2025 is a prestigious annual first-class cricket tournament organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
It is a one-off match played between the Ranji Trophy champions of the previous season and a Rest of India (ROI) team composed of the best-performing players from other Ranji Trophy teams across the country.
Historically, the Rest of India team has been the most successful, winning the tournament 30 times. In the 2025 edition, Vidarbha, the Ranji Trophy champions, faced Rest of India in a thrilling contest. Vidarbha emerged victorious, winning by 93 runs.
Their strong batting, led by consistent contributions in both innings, and disciplined bowling, spearheaded by Harsh Dubey and Parth Rekhade, helped them secure the win. Atharva Taide was named Player of the Match for his crucial fielding and support in key dismissals.
Here’s a look at the Irani Cup 2025 schedule, squad, and live streaming details.
Irani Cup 2025 Schedule
Irani Cup 2025 will be played between Vidarbha and RoI at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | October 1 to October 5, 2025 |
| Venue | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur |
| Teams | Vidarbha (2024-25 Ranji Trophy champions) vs Rest of India |
| Format | First-class test cricket (multi-day match) |
| Start Time (IST) | 09:30 AM |
Irani Cup 2025 Highlights: Vidarbha vs Rest of India
Stay updated with all the important moments from the Irani Cup 2025 match between Vidarbha and Rest of India, including key performances and match progress.
Day 5 – Vidarbha Beat Rest of India by 93 Runs
- Rest of India began at 214/6 in their second innings, trying to save the match.
- Harsh Dubey and Parth Rekhade bowled really well, taking important wickets and keeping the pressure on.
- Manav Suthar scored 65 runs and Yash Dhull made 92, but wickets kept falling, and the team couldn’t fight back.
- Rest of India were finally all out for 267, giving Vidarbha a win by 93 runs.
- Atharva Taide was named Player of the Match for his excellent fielding and helping take key catches.
Day 4 – Vidarbha Consolidate, ROI Struggle to Counter
- Vidarbha resumed at 96/2, carrying forward a first-innings lead of 224 runs.
- Dhruv Shorey scored 24 runs, and Danish Malewar contributed 16 runs for Rest of India.
- Vidarbha bowlers, led by Manav Suthar and Gurnoor Brar, kept tight control over the scoring.
- Rest of India was reduced to 64/2 in 23.5 overs, struggling to form partnerships.
- Wickets fell at crucial moments, and runs were hard to come by under Vidarbha’s disciplined bowling.
- By stumps, Vidarbha maintained a commanding position, aiming to extend their lead further.
Day 3 – Patidar Holds Strong, Vidarbha Eyes Lead
- The rest of India started at 142/5 with Rajat Patidar unbeaten on 42, trying to reduce the gap.
- Vidarbha’s bowlers stayed tight, taking the remaining wickets and moving closer to a first-innings lead.
- Patidar fought well, but the lower order couldn’t add much, giving Vidarbha the upper hand and a chance to bat again.
Day 2 – Easwaran Fights Back, Vidarbha Responds
- Abhimanyu Easwaran scored 52 as Rest of India tried to recover.
- After a good start at 94/2, they lost quick wickets and ended at 142/5 by stumps, still trailing by over 200 runs.
- Earlier, Atharva Taide scored 143 and Yash Rathod made 91 to help Vidarbha reach 342.
- Akash Deep and Manav Suthar took three wickets each for the rest of India.
Day 1 – Taide Guides Vidarbha, ROI Struggle
- Vidarbha lost early wickets to fall to 80/3 but Taide and Rathod built a strong partnership.
- Taide scored 143 and Rathod 91 to take the team to 342 all out.
- Rest of India struggled in reply, ending Day 1 at 142/5, giving Vidarbha an early advantage.
Irani Cup 2025 Probable Playing XI
Vidarbha and the Rest of India haven’t announced their squads. However, we expect the same squad of Vidarbha that made them champions in the Ranji Trophy 2025. Karun Nair, who was the second-highest run-scorer for Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy, has left to play for Karnataka in the upcoming Ranji Trophy. Hence, he will not be a part of the Ranji champions.
Vidarbha Expected Squad
Dhruv Shorey, Danish Malewar, Yash Rathod, Akshay Wadkar (c & wk), Akshay Karnewar, Harsh Dubey, Parth Rekhade, Nachiket Bhute, Darshan Nalkande, Yash Thakur, Atharva Taide, Akshay Wakhare, Siddhesh Wath (wk), Aditya Thakare, Shubham Kapse, Aman Mokhade, Mandar Mahale, Yash Kadam, Praful Hinge, Umesh Yadav
Rest of India (RoI) Expected Squad
Shreyas Iyer (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tanmay Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Karun Nair, N Jagdeeshan, Ricky Bhui, Kanhaiya Wadhwani, Aryan Juyal (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubham Sharma, Saransh Jain, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Aquib Nabi, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurnoor Brar, Anshul Kamboj, Vijaykumar Vyashak
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Where to Watch Irani Cup 2025
Fans can enjoy the Irani Cup 2025 live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website. For TV users, this Indian domestic tournament will also be broadcast on the Star Sports Network.
You can also follow the live scores and ball-by-ball commentary on platforms like Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo alongside the streaming options.
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