Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 will see its 56th fixture between Baroda and Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, 30th 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 Baroda vs Himachal Pradesh.
Baroda vs Himachal Pradesh Props
Stats
- M Surroch scored 75 runs off 35 in the last match
- Raj Limbani took 3 wickets in the last match
- Mayank Dagar scored 146 runs and took 9 wickets in 7 matches in the last season
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. .
Baroda vs Himachal Pradesh Squads
Himachal Pradesh Squad:Ankush Bains(c), Innesh Mahajan, Ekant Sen, Nikhil Gangta, Naveen Kanwar, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Dagar, Arpit Guleria, Amanpreet Singh, Aryaman Singh, Divesh Sharma, Pukhraj Mann, Rahul Chauhan, Mridul Surroch, Ravi Thakur, Vipin Sharma
Baroda Squad: Shashwat Rawat, Dhruv Patel, Bhanu Pania, Shivalik Sharma, Jitesh Sharma(w), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya(c), Atit Sheth, Chintal Gandhi, Rasikh Dar Salam, Safvan Patel, Mahesh Pithiya, Amit Passi, Raj Limbani, Lakshit Toksiya, Vishnu Solanki, Ninad Ashvinkumar Rathva, Mitesh Patel
Baroda vs Himachal Pradesh Match Winner Prediction
Although Baroda may have been one of the giants last season finishing as semifinalists but this year their campaign has started flat, with two straight losses and key names like Krunal and Jitesh struggling for runs. A team that once dominated through batting depth and power hitting now looks slightly unsettled, and this match could be a crucial turning point for them to regain rhythm and confidence. If their experienced core finally fires, Baroda can still be a formidable unit.
Himachal Pradesh, in contrast, seems to be on the rise. After finishing mid table last year, they now look more assured and are coming off a commanding victory over Services, driven largely by a resilient middle order performance.
On paper, Baroda still looks like the stronger side with bigger names, but current form leans slightly toward Himachal Pradesh, who seem more settled and confident. If Baroda’s senior batters finally step up, the contest could shift quickly in their favour otherwise HP’s stability and recent success could carry them through. Expect a tight encounter, with the winner likely determined by whichever side handles pressure and executes better in the middle overs.
Our Winner Prediction: Expect Himachal Pradesh to come out on the winning side.
