Sikkim vs Nagaland, RNJ PLATE, 2026-27, Today Match Prediction

SKM vs NGL Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Sikkim will face Nagaland in the Plate Match of Ranji Trophy 2026-27 competition played at SICA Ground, Rangpo, starting from 26th October (Monday).

In their previous match, Sikkim beat Arunachal Pradesh by a comprehensive margin of an innings and 328 runs. Captain Lee Yong Lepcha will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Nagaland’s previous match against Mizoram ended in a high-scoring draw. Captain Hokaito Zhimomi will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put up a strong fight against Sikkim.

Nagaland will take heart from the fact that they have won their last four consecutive Ranji Trophy matches played against Sikkim.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sikkim Preview

The home side will be coming into this game, high-on confidence, after hammering Arunachal Pradesh by a big margin.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Gurinder Singh, Nilesh Lamichaney, Parth Palawat, Arun Chettri, and Ashish Thapa to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their only innings against Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim produced a mammoth 572 runs for the loss of five wickets, courtesy excellent tons from Nilesh Lamichaney, Parth Palawat and Gurinder Singh.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Kranthi Kumar, Paizor Tamang, Ankur Malik, Satyajeet Bachhav, Lee Yong Lepcha and Gurinder Singh to deliver important breakthroughs.

In the previous match, pacer Kranthi Kumar and left-arm spinner Satyajeet Bachhav bowled well and claimed five wickets each.

Sikkim Predicted Playing XI:

Lee Yong Lepcha (c), Arun Chettri (wk), Parth Palawat, Nilesh Lamichaney, Ashish Thapa, Gurinder Singh, Ankur Malik, Kranthi Kumar, Paizor Tamang, Abhishek Kumar, Satyajeet Bacchav.

Nagaland Preview

The visitors will not make any changes to their final XI for this all-important clash. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Rongsen Jonathan, Hokaito Zhimomi, Joshua Ozukum, Sedezhalie Rupero and Yugandhar Singh to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their only innings against Mizoram, Nagaland scored a mammoth 516 all out, courtesy splendid centuries from Sedezhalie Rupero and Rongsen Jonathan.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Anil Gupta, Saurav Kumar, Neizekho Rupreo, Nagaho Chishi and Akamu Sumi to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Anil Gupta was the pick of the bowlers and claimed 3 for 143 in his 34 overs.

Nagaland Predicted Playing XI:

Hokaito Zhimomi (c), Rongsen Jonathan, Joshua Ozukum, Sedezhalie Rupero, Chetan Bist (wk), Yugandhar Singh, Saurav Kumar, Akamu Sumi, Anil Gupta, Nagaho Chishi, Neizekho Rupreo.

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for the game will see sunshine with some clouds for the first two days. The third and final game will see occasional light rain. The humidity for the game will between 50 to 76%.

SKM vs NGL Pitch Report

The average first innings score at SICA Ground, Rangpo in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2026-27 competition in one completed match is around 320 runs.

Toss: To Bat

With weather being decent for the first two days, both the captains will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total on the board.