Jharkhand vs Kerala predictions, Jan 02, 2026

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In this highly anticipated Vijay Hazare Trophy match-up, the Jharkhand cricket team will face off against the Kerala cricket team on January 2, 2026, at Jharkhand’s home ground. With Jharkhand having won 4 of their last 5 matches and Kerala securing victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, both teams will be looking to capitalize on their recent form and secure a crucial win.

Jharkhand’s solid winning streak and home advantage make them the slight favorites according to bookmakers, with odds of 1.8 for a home win. However, Kerala cannot be discounted, as they possess the potential to turn the tables with odds of 2 for an away win.

Tactically, Jharkhand will look to build on their recent momentum and exploit their strengths to dominate proceedings. On the other hand, Kerala will be keen to showcase their skills and bounce back from their recent defeats. With both teams evenly matched in terms of form and talent, this promises to be a thrilling encounter with no clear outcome in sight.

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Jharkhand 52.6%

Kerala 47.4%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.8		2

Latest Results

30.12.25 Jharkhand cricket team – Tamil Nadu cricket team – 244:243 28.12.25 Jharkhand cricket team – Puducherry cricket team – 368:235 25.12.25 Jharkhand cricket team – Rajasthan cricket team – 301:228 23.12.25 Jharkhand cricket team – Karnataka cricket team – 412:413 18.12.25 Haryana cricket team – Jharkhand cricket team – 193:262

30.12.25 Kerala cricket team – Rajasthan cricket team – 348:343 28.12.25 Kerala cricket team – Madhya Pradesh cricket team – 167:214 25.12.25 Karnataka cricket team – Kerala cricket team – 285:284 23.12.25 Kerala cricket team – Tripura cricket team – 348:203 08.12.25 Assam cricket team – Kerala cricket team – 105:101

Facts

Jharkhand is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Kerala has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Recently, Jharkhand has had a series of home games.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

We predict that Jharkhand will win today’s game, with odds of 1.8.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Jharkhand won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 1251:1045. (average 625.5:522.5).

Including home match between the teams, Jharkhand won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 577:662.

Latest Head To Head

12.12.22 Jharkhand cricket team – Kerala cricket team – 577:662 27.12.14 Kerala cricket team – Jharkhand cricket team – 383:674

Standings

Draw

Play Offs

1/8-finals

1	Gujarat	Bye
2	Haryana	Bengal	298 : 226
3	Karnataka	Bye
4	Bye	Baroda
5	Vidarbha	Bye
6	Rajasthan	Tamil Nadu	267 : 248
7	Maharashtra	Bye
8	Bye	Punjab

Quarter-finals

1	Gujarat	Haryana	196 : 201
2	Karnataka	Baroda	281 : 276
3	Vidarbha	Rajasthan	292 : 291
4	Maharashtra	Punjab	275 : 205

Semi-finals

1	Haryana	Karnataka	237 : 238
2	Vidarbha	Maharashtra	380 : 311

Final

1

Karnataka

Vidarbha

348 : 312

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