# Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Andhra aims home win

> Andhra targets home victory after venue switch for Ranji Trophy clash.
- Title: Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Andhra aims home win · Sportstar
- Summary: Andhra targets home victory after venue switch for Ranji Trophy clash. Andhra hopes to win at Vijayawada after venue change from Chhattisgarh.
- Keywords: ranji trophy, andhra, chhattisgarh, vijayawada, dvr ground, mulapadu, sahil mathur, sports, Ranji, Trophy, 2026-27, aims
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/andhra-vs-chhattisgarh-ranji-trophy-preview-vijayawada-home-win-venue-change-news/article71622998.ece
- Author: Sahil Mathur
- Published: 2026-10-25T10:23:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ranji trophy, andhra, chhattisgarh, vijayawada, dvr ground, mulapadu, sahil mathur, sports
## Venue switch for Ranji Trophy
Chhattisgarh will travel to DVR Ground in Mulapadu near Vijayawada for its Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'B' clash.
## Chhattisgarh's current standing
Chhattisgarh has one point after two games and needs an innings lead to move up the table.
## Chhattisgarh's batting challenge
Chhattisgarh's batting unit needs greater support after relying on Ayush Pandey and Amandeep Khare.
## Chhattisgarh's bowling strength
Dharmendrasinh Jadeja has seven wickets in last game and could prove decisive with Ajay Mandal.
## Andhra's home advantage
Andhra hopes to exploit home conditions after last week's 267-run defeat to Hyderabad.
## Andhra's bowling strength
Andhra's spin trio of Lalith Mohan, Saurabh Kumar and Tripurana Vijay secured three points against Karnataka.
## Andhra's batting challenge
Shaik Rasheed and Ricky Bhui need stronger impact to convert favorable conditions into a win.
## Key takeaway

Andhra hopes to win at Vijayawada after venue change from Chhattisgarh.