Tamil Nadu vs Uttar Pradesh: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 16 Nov '25)

Who stands a better chance in the upcoming Ranji Trophy face-off? Tamil Nadu is set to lock horns with Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, November 16, '25, local time. Delving into the past encounters and recent performances gives us a glimpse into who might come out on top in this cricket clash.

Where do they currently stand in the league? Tamil Nadu finds itself positioned at 6th in the Ranji Trophy, Elite A with a total of 4 points. Uttar Pradesh, however, sits just above them at 5th with 7 points. While the current rankings slightly favor Uttar Pradesh, the historical clashes between these two tell a different story.

What about their head-to-head battles? Tamil Nadu has a dominant edge, having triumphed in the last 2 matches against Uttar Pradesh, leaving the latter without a win. Their last encounter on Thursday, December 26, '24, was a commanding win for Tamil Nadu, who wrapped up the match with an innings score of 284/5 compared to Uttar Pradesh's modest 170/10.

How does recent form affect their chances? In their last 10 matches against all opponents, Tamil Nadu managed to secure 3 victories, whereas Uttar Pradesh bettered that with 4 wins. These figures suggest Uttar Pradesh might have a slight upper hand in terms of current form heading into this match.

Ultimately, who is more likely to emerge victorious? With Tamil Nadu's historical supremacy in direct encounters and Uttar Pradesh's marginally better recent form, this match promises excitement. Nevertheless, given Tamil Nadu's past success against Uttar Pradesh, they seem poised to come out on top in this crucial fixture.