In the Elite Group D encounter of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, Karnataka (KAR) will take on Tamil Nadu (TN) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, B Ground, Ahmedabad, on Sunday, 1st December. Both teams are looking to improve their standing in the tournament as the league stage nears its climax.
Match Preview
Tamil Nadu bounced back strongly after two consecutive losses. In their last match, they comfortably chased 165 runs against Uttarakhand in 17.1 overs, powered by an extraordinary innings from R Rajkumar, who scored a blistering 93 off 43 balls. Their balanced batting and bowling have revived their campaign and boosted confidence heading into this crucial game.
Karnataka, on the other hand, suffered a narrow defeat in their previous match against Rajasthan, losing by just one run while chasing 201 runs. Key contributions came from Karun Nair (51 off 32 balls) and Smaran Ravichandran (48 off 31 balls), but the team fell short. Currently, Karnataka sits fifth on the points table, and a win is essential to climb the rankings.
This match promises exciting T20 action, with both teams featuring match-winners capable of turning games in their favour.
Match Details: KAR vs TN
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 |
| Match | Karnataka vs Tamil Nadu, Elite Group D |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, B Ground, Ahmedabad |
| Date & Time | 2nd December 2025, 9:00 AM IST |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Weather & Pitch Report
The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be ideal for cricket, with clear skies and a temperature of around 22°C. There is no chance of rain, ensuring uninterrupted play.
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground is balanced, offering consistent bounce and good batting conditions. Early movement may assist seamers, but as the match progresses, stroke-makers are likely to dominate, making it favorable for high-scoring encounters.
Head-to-Head Record: Karnataka vs Tamil Nadu
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Karnataka (KAR) | 4 |
| Tamil Nadu (TN) | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Karnataka holds a clear advantage in their past meetings, having won four out of five encounters.
Karnataka (KAR) Playing 11
Devdutt Padikkal
Mayank Agarwal (c)
Karun Nair
Smaran Ravichandran
Abhinav Manohar
Krishnan Shrijith (w)
Praveen Dubey
Shreyas Gopal
Vidyadhar Patil
Vijaykumar Vyshak
Vidhwath Kaverappa
Tamil Nadu (TN) Playing 11
Amit Sathvik
Tushar Raheja
Sai Sudharsan
Shahrukh Khan
N Jagadeesan (w)
Sonu Yadav
R Rajkumar
Varun Chakravarthy (c)
Gurjapneet Singh
T Natarajan
Manimaran Siddharth
Who Will Win Today’s Match? – AI Match Prediction
While Karnataka has the historical edge and experienced campaigners like Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, and Smaran Ravichandran, Tamil Nadu come into the match with momentum and confidence after their recent dominant win. R Rajkumar’s explosive form could be a game-changer in the powerplay, while Varun Chakravarthy’s spin may trouble Karnataka’s top order.
