The stage of the RANJI 2024-25 trophy league ended on Sunday, determining the eight teams that qualified in the quarterfinals. Vidarbha was the first to guarantee qualification, fixing an early reference for other teams. In the final round, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Haryana, Gujarat, Sarashtra And Jammu and cashmere also sealed their spots. The tournament has experienced intense battles in the four groups, with teams with resilience to claim vital points. With the group phase now completed, the development moves to the direct elimination phase, where consistency will be essential. The quarterfinals should start on February 8, with high issues.
Home advantage and location adjustments for the quarter -finals
Vidarbha, Haryana and Sarashtra will appreciate the home advantage in the quarter -finals after finishing as a group toppers. However, despite the group A garnish, Jammu and the cashmere will play their match in Pune due to the unfavorable weather in their country of origin. The quarter-final matches were set with Jammu-Cachemire against Kerala at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium.
Vidarbha, group b leaders, will face the Tamil Nadu at the Vidarbha cricket association in Nagpur. Haryana, the dominant team of group C, will face the reigning champions Mumbai in Kolkata in Eden Gardens. Meanwhile, Sarashtra, group D toppers, will come up against Gujarat at the Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium in Rajkot. The choice of places could play a crucial role in determining the results. With domestic conditions promoting certain teams, others will have to adapt quickly to stay in the running.
| Date | Match | Place | It | GMT | Local time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 08-12 | Haryana vs Mumbai, quarter -final 3 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 9:00 am | 03:30 | 9:00 am |
| February 08-12 | Sarashtra vs Gujarat, quarter -final 4 | Stadium Niranjan Shah, Rajkot | 9:30 am | 04:00 | 9:30 am |
| February 08-12 | Vidarbha vs Tamil Nadu, quarter -final 2 | Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur | 9:30 am | 04:00 | 9:30 am |
| February 08-12 | Jammu and Cashmere vs kerala, quarter -final 1 | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | 9:30 am | 04:00 | 9:30 am |
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Jammu-et-Cachemire and the rare appearances in the quarter-final of Kerala
The qualification of Jammu-et-Cachemire only marks their third appearance in the quarter-final of the Ranji trophy, which makes it a historic realization. Their last qualification on direct elimination stage occurred in the 2019-20 season, making it a long-awaited return. The team showed remarkable resilience, at the top of group A with 35 points despite various challenges. The Kerala also obtained a rare quarter -final, reaching this stage for the third time in the history of the tournament.
Their last appearance in the quarterfinals took place six years ago, making it an important step. The two teams have exceeded expectations and will be impatient to progress. Their confrontation in the quarterfinals promises to be an exciting encounter, each side looking at a historic berth in the semi-finals. The presence of these two teams adds intrigue to the direct elimination stage. Their performances will be expected closely that they will aim to upset stronger opponents.
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