Cricket fans are in for a treat as Bengal and Saurashtra get ready to play in the Ranji Trophy Final 2022-2023 season, know the match date, time, tickets price and live streaming and telecast
The game will take place between February 16 and 20 at Kolkata’s famous Eden Gardens. Bengal will try to win their third Ranji Trophy title. In the first semi-final match, Bengal beat Madhya Pradesh by 306 runs. On the other hand, Saurashtra will try to win the trophy for the second time in their history. They made it to the final after beating Karnataka by 4 wickets in the second semi-final.
Notably, these two teams played each other in the final game of the 2019-20 season, and Saurashtra won. But this time, Bengal will have an advantage because they will be playing at home, and they will try to use it to their advantage.
Bengal vs Saurashtra Ranji trophy final match 2023 date, time, venue, tickets and live streaming telecast channel
Bengal has done a lot of great things to get to the final. After coming in second place in Elite Group A and B, they beat Haryana by 8 wickets in the quarter-finals to set up a match against Madhya Pradesh in the semi-finals. And they won the game from the beginning to the end. Their captain, Abhimanyu Easwaran, led the way with a great hundred in the first innings.
We are fortunate to play the FINAL of the Ranji Trophy at our favorite Eden Gardens. Your presence is all what we want. Team Bengal will give more than 100% to make you all smile! We need you all on the stands… 🫂🏏
Joy Bangla!! ✊#RanjiTrophy | #TheFinal | #RanjiTrophy2023 pic.twitter.com/YJK0Ib71jY
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) February 15, 2023
On the other hand, Saurashtra had a hard time getting to the final. They came in third in the Elite Group A and B standings and had to fight to get to the semi-finals. In a low-scoring match in the quarterfinals, they beat Andhra by 87 runs. And in the semi-finals, they played against a strong Karnataka team and won, thanks to Prerak Mankad’s great play in every way.
In terms of the history of the Ranji Trophy, Bengal has won it twice, in 1938-1939 and 1989-1990. On the other hand, Saurashtra has only won the important domestic title once, in the 2019-20 season.
Who are going to play in Ranji Trophy Final?
Both teams have good players, so the upcoming final should be a close match. Bengal will rely on their experienced top order, which includes Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sudip Chatterjee, and Manoj Tiwary. And their bowlers, led by Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep, will try to get the Saurashtra batsmen out of the game early.
Hello from Eden Gardens, Kolkata 👋
🚨 Toss Update 🚨
Saurashtra have won the toss & elected to bowl against Bengal in the @mastercardindia #RanjiTrophy #Final. #BENvSAU
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— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) February 16, 2023
On the other hand, Saurashtra will be counting on batsmen like Sheldon Jackson, Harvik Desai, and Vishvaraj Jadeja to lead the way. Their bowlers, like Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya, will try to take advantage of the conditions at Eden Gardens and put pressure on the Bengal batsmen.
The Ranji Trophy is one of India’s most prestigious cricket tournaments, and the final should be very exciting. Fans of cricket from all over the country will be excited to see Bengal and Saurashtra play.
What time does the final match for the Ranji Trophy 2023 start?
The final of the Ranji Trophy 2023 will be played between Bengal and Saurashtra at 9:30 AM. The coin flip will happen at 9:00 AM.
Where can I watch the Ranji Trophy final between Bengal and Saurashtra?
Those who can’t go to the stadium will be able to watch the game live on Star Sports Network and stream it on Disney+ Hotstar. Live scores and updates about the match will also be available on the TheSportsGrail website. There is no price for the tickets of the final match with free entry to the stadium.
In conclusion, the stage is set for an exciting final. Everyone will be watching the Eden Gardens. As Bengal and Saurashtra try to win the Ranji Trophy and write their names into history.
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