The Irani Cup is back, and this year’s contest promises plenty of high-quality cricket. Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha face the might of Rest of India (ROI) in the traditional season-opener at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur from October 1 to 5. This historical one-off clash often doubles up as a selection trial for players on the fringes of the Indian Test team, making it a must-watch affair. Shreyas Iyer ruled himself out of contention as he asked the BCCI for a six-month break for red-ball cricket.
Rajat Patidar leads Rest of India, a side filled with talent and experience. With Ruturaj Gaikwad as his deputy and names like Ishan Kishan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Akash Deep and Akash Deep in the squad, ROI look strong on paper. Vidarbha, meanwhile, will be keen to showcase their Ranji-winning core once again under Akshay Wadkar’s captaincy. Yash Rathod, Atharva Taide and Harsh Dubey are expected to be key players for the hosts as they try to defend home turf in Jamtha.
Irani Cup 2025: Match details
- Fixture: Vidarbha vs Rest of India, Irani Cup 2025
- Format: One-off First-Class Match (5 days)
- Dates: October 1 (Wednesday) – October 5 (Sunday), 2025
- Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
- Start time: 9:30 AM IST | 4:00 AM GMT
Where to watch Vidarbha vs Rest of India live
Fans in India can watch the Irani Cup 2025 live on Star Sports Khel. For those preferring to stream online, the match will be available on JioHotstar throughout the five days. Fans can also catch detailed live blog action at InsideSport. Click the link for the live blog.
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