Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 will see its 38th fixture between Bengal and Gujarat on Friday, 28th November 2025, at 4:30 PM (IST). The match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Here’s a look at the pitch conditions, key stats, player props, and match winner prediction for Bengal vs Gujarat.
Bengal vs Gujarat Props
Stats
- A Porel scored 50 off 24 balls in the last game
- U Patel scored 119 off 37 balls runs in the last game
- Aarya Desai scored 60 off 35 in the last game
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad - Pitch Report
This has been an iconic stadium for T20 matches , whether it is IPL or Domestic cricket matches played here. However, it’s generally known to start as a good batting surface before slowing down over time, which brings the spinners into the game and reduces the effectiveness of pace.
The average first innings score in the stadium in this tournament is 230 and the pitch helps the team batting 2nd . Overall, team chasing is an advantage in this ground.
Bengal vs Gujarat Squads
Bengal Squad:Abishek Porel(w), Abhimanyu Easwaran(c), Karan Lal, Shakir Habib Gandhi, Sakshaim Chaudhary, Shahbaz Ahmed, Priyanshu Srivastav, Akash Deep, Mohammed Shami, Pradipta Pramanik, Kanishk Seth, Shreyan Chakraborty, Sudip Kumar Gharami, Yudhajit Guha, Yuvraj Keswani, Sayan Ghosh, Writtick Chatterjee
Gujarat Squad :Aarya Desai, Amit Desai, Japagnya Bhatt, Saurav Chauhan, Abhishek Desai, Yash Doshi, Hiten Mehra, Umang Kumar, Arzan Nagwaswalla, Ripal Patel, Urvil Patel(c), Harshal Patel, Hemang Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Dhrushant Soni, Vishal Jaiswal
Bengal vs Gujarat Match Winner Prediction
Gujarat seem to have the stronger momentum and overall balance coming into this game. Their squad offers depth in both batting and bowling, and they showcased their dominance in the opening match with a confident, commanding win. With Shami and Harshal Patel providing excellent wicket taking options and control at the death, Gujarat’s bowling structure looks slightly superior and more adaptable to different match situations.
Bengal, on the other hand, are absolutely capable of competing at the same level, especially if their top order delivers early stability. They have match winners like Abhishek Porel who can shift the game’s momentum, but Bengal tend to lean more heavily on individual performances rather than collective reliability. If their top order doesn’t click, they may struggle to maintain scoring pressure, especially against a disciplined Gujarat attack.
Overall, Gujarat enter this match with a marginal advantage. Their combination of batting depth, efficient middle overs, and reliable death bowling gives them a slight edge in tactical strength. However, this isn’t a one sided affair Bengal are capable of challenging and even winning if they hit rhythm early and build scoreboard pressure. Expect a competitive match, but Gujarat look a touch more complete and consistent on paper.
Our Winner Prediction: Expect Gujarat to come out on the winning side.
