The rivalry between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu goes back decades and their tense Ranji Trophy clashes have produced India’s finest cricketers like Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble and Dinesh Karthik. This tense encounter will be played on a pitch that will favour both batsmen and bowlers.
In the Tamil Nadu Cricket Team Vs Karnataka Cricket Team clash, the batting lineup will be crucial, with Devdutt Padikkal in sparkling form. Spinners Sai Kishore and M Mohammed will look to cause problems for Karnataka and help their team gain control of the match.
| No. | Player name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narayan Jagadeesan | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| 2 | Sai Sudharsan | Batter |
| 3 | Baba Indrajith | Batter |
| 4 | Pradosh Ranjan Paul | Batter |
| 5 | Andre Siddarth | Batter |
| 6 | Mohamed Ali | All-rounder |
| 7 | R. Sai Kishore | Bowler / all-rounder |
| 8 | Sonu Yadav | All-rounder |
| 9 | Athish SR | Wicketkeeper |
| 10 | Sunny Sandhu | All-rounder |
| 11 | Gurjapneet Singh | Bowler |
| 12 | Govinth Ganesh | Bowler |
| 13 | Karthick Manikandan | Bowler |
| 14 | Boopathi Kumar | Batter |
| 15 | CV Achyuth | Player |
| 16 | Sachin Rathi | Bowler |
| No. | Player name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayank Agarwal | Batter |
| 2 | Devdutt Padikkal | Batter |
| 3 | Karun Nair | Batter |
| 4 | Smaran Ravichandran | Batter |
| 5 | Krishnan Shrijith | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| 6 | Abhinav Manohar | Batter |
| 7 | Shreyas Gopal | All-rounder |
| 8 | Vidyadhar Patil | Bowler |
| 9 | Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| 10 | Abhilash Shetty | Bowler |
| 11 | Shreesha Achar | Bowler |
| 12 | Vidhwath Kaverappa | Bowler |
| 13 | KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| 14 | Vijaykumar Vyshak | Bowler |
| 15 | Manvanth Kumar L | All-rounder |
| 16 | Sharath BR | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| No. | Date | Opponent | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 Oct 2026 | Uttarakhand | Ranji Trophy | Won by an innings and 66 runs |
| 2 | 11 Oct 2026 | Rajasthan | Ranji Trophy | Drawn |
| 3 | 29 Jan 2026 | Baroda | Ranji Trophy | Drawn |
| 4 | 22 Jan 2026 | Odisha | Ranji Trophy | Won by 207 runs |
| 5 | 8 Dec 2025 | Saurashtra | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Won by 3 wickets |
| 6 | 6 Dec 2025 | Jharkhand | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Lost by 28 runs |
| 7 | 4 Dec 2025 | Tripura | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Won by 61 runs |
| 8 | 2 Dec 2025 | Karnataka | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Lost by 145 runs |
| 9 | 30 Nov 2025 | Uttarakhand | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Won |
| 10 | 28 Nov 2025 | Delhi | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Lost |
| No. | Date | Opponent | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 Oct 2026 | Saurashtra | Ranji Trophy | Drawn |
| 2 | 11 Oct 2026 | Andhra | Ranji Trophy | Drawn |
| 3 | 24 Feb 2026 | Jammu & Kashmir | Ranji Trophy | Drawn; lost on first-innings lead |
| 4 | 15 Feb 2026 | Uttarakhand | Ranji Trophy | Drawn; won on first-innings lead |
| 5 | 6 Feb 2026 | Mumbai | Ranji Trophy | Won by 4 wickets |
| 6 | 29 Jan 2026 | Punjab | Ranji Trophy | Won by 5 wickets |
| 7 | 22 Jan 2026 | Madhya Pradesh | Ranji Trophy | Lost by 217 runs |
| 8 | 8 Dec 2025 | Tripura | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Lost |
| 9 | 6 Dec 2025 | Saurashtra | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Lost |
| 10 | 4 Dec 2025 | Delhi | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Lost |
| Date | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2025 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Karnataka won by 145 runs |
| 1 Dec 2024 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Karnataka won by 7 wickets |
| 9 Feb 2024 | Ranji Trophy | Match drawn |
| 21 Dec 2021 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Tamil Nadu won by 151 runs |
| 9 Dec 2021 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Tamil Nadu won by 8 wickets |
| 22 Nov 2021 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final | Tamil Nadu won by 4 wickets |
| 9 Dec 2019 | Ranji Trophy | Match drawn |
| 1 Dec 2019 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final | Karnataka won by 1 run |
| 21 Nov 2019 | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Karnataka won by 9 wickets |
| 25 Oct 2019 | Vijay Hazare Trophy Final | Karnataka won by 60 runs (revised target) |
Tamil Nadu vs Karnataka Live Streaming
Karnataka begin their Elite Group E campaign with a high-octane game against a strong Tamil Nadu side. The rivalry between these two teams dates back a long way with both sides enjoying a competitive record in domestic cricket.
Tamil Nadu enjoyed a successful domestic season in 2024-25 with a maiden T20 title and a runners-up finish in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Mayank Agarwal and Krishnappa Gowtham were the stand-out players for the batting department while bowlers like Sai Kishore, S Aravind and M Mohammed have been in good form as well.
The home team will be looking to replicate their good start to the season and continue their good run in the Ranji Trophy with a win. They have a quality line-up led by Test discard Dinesh Karthik and K L Rahul and they will be backed by the likes of Vijay Shankar, Abhimanyu Mithun and Mohammad Azhar Ali in the middle order.
The side topped Group A with four wins and a draw in the last league phase but they fell short of advancing to the knock-out stages after losing to Mumbai in the quarter-finals.
The batting unit is brimming with talent with the likes of Manish Pandey, R Samarth and Shreyas Gopal among others and they will be eager to produce another good performance this time around as well. A win over Karnataka will give them the perfect start to their campaign and they will be aiming for a hat-trick of Ranji Trophy triumphs.
Tamil Nadu vs Karnataka Live Score
The southwestern rivalry between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka has produced some of the biggest names in Indian cricket. From early Ranji Trophy clashes in the 1980s to T20 and Vijay Hazare Trophy thrillers of recent times, the two sides have provided India with some of the greatest talent – including Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, and Dinesh Karthik.
Karnataka will be hoping to extend their winning run in the tournament to four matches when they meet Tamil Nadu at the Emerald High School Ground in Indore.
The team is in good batting form with Mayank Agarwal and Karun Nair both in fine nick. Both players have scored big runs in the previous match against Rajasthan and will be looking to replicate their performance here.
TN on the other hand will be hoping to take control of the game with early wickets and keep the scoreboard ticking. The likes of Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, Baba Indrajith, Washington Sundar, Manish Pandey (C), Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore and Shreyas Gopal will be important players for the side.
The bowling department has been impressive for the side so far with Devdutt Padikkal and Karun Nair taking wickets in the previous match against Rajasthan. Shreyas Gopal will be the key spinner for Karnataka and he will need to be on top of his game to give the team a competitive total to chase.
Tamil Nadu vs Karnataka Match Preview
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are two heavyweight domestic teams that have a lot at stake when they meet in an Elite Group E match.
Both sides are in good form and will look to win their opening game of the season. The pitch at Kasiga School Cricket Ground will be a batting friendly one, and the team that bats first will have an advantage. The batting-first team should aim for a total of around 190, as that will be a comfortable score on this surface.
Tamil Nadu are a very dangerous side when they bat, as they have a strong top-order with big hitters like Hari Nishanth, Narayan Jagadeesan, Baba Indrajith, and Washington Sundar. The middle and lower order are a little inconsistent but can make up for it when they click together. The bowlers have also been in good touch, with fast bowlers like Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore and Sandeep Warrier performing well for the team.
On the other hand, Karnataka have struggled with their batting in recent times and will be looking to improve on this front. Mayank Agarwal, Manish Pandey, Ronit More, and Shreyas Gopal are all seasoned campaigners for the side but they will need to find some consistency with the red ball if they want to return to the finals this season. Skipper Dinesh Karthik will be looking to lead from the front and will hope to steer the side to a good start to their campaign.
Karnataka have been boosted by the return of Test discard Karun Nair, who has been in good form with the bat lately. He will be hoping to carry his good form into the 50-over format. Karnataka’s bowlers are also in decent touch, with the likes of Abhimanyu Mithun and V Koushik doing well for the team.
The two teams have met many times in the past and both sides will be eager to get off to a good start to their Elite Group E campaign. The match promises to be a high-octane contest, and both sides will need to step up their performances in the 50-over format if they want to progress into the knockout stage.
Tamil Nadu vs Karnataka Prediction
Karnataka will be looking to get off to a winning start when they host Tamil Nadu in their opening game of the 2024-25 season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The team is brimming with batting stars like Mayank Agarwal, Manish Pandey, R Samarth and Ronit More who will be key to the side’s success. Karnataka haven’t won a Ranji Trophy title since 2014-15 and will be eager to add more silverware to their cabinet.
They have a strong bowling department led by Varun Chakaravarthy, Gurjapneet Singh, Sonu Yadav and Amith Sathvik who will be key for them.
They have a good mix of spinners as well in the form of Abhinav Mukund, B Aparajith and Washington Sundar. TN on the other hand have struggled with consistency with their batting in the last couple of seasons. It is hoped that big names like M Vijay, Dinesh Karthik and R Ashwin can find their groove this time around.
Both teams have a good track record in this fixture and it is expected to be another high-scoring encounter. The Chinnaswamy Stadium has a pitch with small boundaries and the batsmen will have to be careful not to take too many risks in the early stages. With a pitch like this, both sides will have to use their spinners to their advantage in order to pick up early wickets.
Karnataka had a decent season in 2017-18, with four wins and two draws to finish at the top of Group A. However, they were unable to progress beyond the knockout stage after suffering a five-run loss to Vidarbha in the quarter-finals. Their inability to score big totals in crucial games was their undoing, and they will be keen to avoid a repeat this season.
In the Tamil Nadu Cricket Team Vs Karnataka Cricket Team clash, Karnataka will rely on players like Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, and Karun Nair to score runs and build pressure on the opposition. Their bowlers will also need to perform at their best to restrict Tamil Nadu to a manageable total. This promises to be a competitive match, with both sides aiming to make a strong start to their campaign.
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