Vijay Hazare Trophy: Dominant Displays Across the Board
Ishan Kishan Powers Jharkhand to Easy Win Over Manipur
Ishan Kishan’s explosive 134 off 78 balls led Jharkhand to a comfortable chase of 253, reaching the target in just 28.3 overs with two wickets down. Kishan was well-supported by Utkarsh Singh (68 off 64), and their opening stand of 196 runs from just 143 balls sealed the win for Jharkhand. Manipur, despite Johnson Singh’s anchor role with 69 off 82, posted a total that never threatened to challenge the mighty chase set by Jharkhand’s openers.
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Blistering Century Leads Maharashtra to Dominant Win
Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed 148 off 74 balls as Maharashtra romped to a nine-wicket win over Services. Maharashtra chased down a modest 205 in just 21 overs, with Gaikwad’s power hitting, including 11 sixes, overshadowing a small opening partnership. Services, led by Mohit Ahlawat's 61, were undone by Gaikwad’s brilliance, and Maharashtra sealed the win easily, losing just one wicket.
Delhi's Bowlers Secure Victory Against Madhya Pradesh
Delhi defended a modest 211 with a stellar bowling performance, led by Navdeep Saini (4-37). Ishant Sharma set the tone with a tight spell, while Saini, Hrithik Shokeen (3-27), and Prince Yadav (2-22) chipped in to bowl out Madhya Pradesh for 132, handing Delhi a 79-run win. Anuj Rawat's 78 off 103 anchored Delhi's innings on a tricky pitch.
Baroda’s Batting Prowess Too Much for Kerala
Baroda’s batsmen put on a show in a run-fest, amassing over 400 runs and defeating Kerala by 62 runs. Ninad Rathva (136 off 99) and Parth Kohli (72 off 87) set up a massive total, and even though Mohammed Azharuddeen's brilliant 104 off 58 tried to keep Kerala in the hunt, they were bowled out for 358 with more than four overs remaining.
Karnataka Overcome Puducherry in Low-Scoring Thriller
Karnataka chased down a tricky target of 211 against Puducherry, thanks to a calculated 100* off 87 balls by Smaran Ravichandran. His crucial partnership with Shreyas Gopal (48*) led Karnataka to a three-wicket victory. Earlier, Karnataka’s bowlers, led by Vidyadhar Patil (4-27), restricted Puducherry to a manageable total.
Haryana Crush Goa With Centuries from Ankit Kumar and Himanshu Rana
Haryana comfortably chased down Goa’s 271 with centuries from Ankit Kumar (128* off 140) and Himanshu Rana (101 off 80). The pair put on a 192-run opening stand, guiding Haryana to an eight-wicket victory with 32 balls to spare. Goa's efforts with the bat, particularly Ishaan Gadekar’s 83 and Darshan Misal’s 75, proved insufficient.
Mumbai Beat Hyderabad in Tense Finish
Shreyas Iyer’s 44* off 20 balls guided Mumbai to a thrilling three-wicket win over Hyderabad. Despite being reduced to 105/7, Mumbai’s lower-order batters, including Tanush Kotian (39* off 37), pulled off a remarkable 70-run partnership to seal the chase. Hyderabad’s 169 was ultimately 30-40 runs short, and Mumbai clinched the win with an over to spare.
Gujarat Edge Uttarakhand in Thrilling Finish
Gujarat won a nail-biting five-run thriller against Uttarakhand. With 13 runs needed off the final over and one wicket remaining, Arzan Nagwaswalla held his nerve to dismiss Himanshu Bisht, sealing Gujarat's victory. Gujarat had posted 280 earlier, thanks to Aarya Desai’s 106 and Umang Kumar’s 87, and despite a valiant 82 from Ravikumar Samarth, Uttarakhand fell just short.
Rajasthan Cruise to Win Over Andhra
Rajasthan chased down 263 with ease, thanks to an unbroken 255-run stand between Mahipal Lomror (134* off 119) and Ram Mohan Chouhan (120* off 133). Rajasthan achieved the target in the 44th over, with Andhra’s batters faltering after a solid start from Srikar Bharat (64) and a late cameo from Yara Sandeep (80*).
Uttar Pradesh Thrash Mizoram in Comprehensive Victory
Shivam Mavi (5-29) and Mohsin Khan (3-34) led Uttar Pradesh to a crushing nine-wicket win over Mizoram. Mavi's stellar bowling helped bowl out Mizoram for just 141, which was never going to be enough. Uttar Pradesh chased down the target in just 21 overs, with Aryan Juyal’s 86* leading the way.
Punjab Beat Nagaland in Easy Run Chase
Punjab easily chased down 216 to beat Nagaland by five wickets. Anmolpreet Singh starred with both bat and ball, contributing 55 off 40 balls and picking 2/14. Punjab's strong batting lineup, led by Abhishek Sharma (41) and Nehal Wadhera (34), ensured they reached the target with over 15 overs to spare.
