Vijay Hazare Trophy Highlights: Stellar Performances and High Scores Dominate
Exciting Matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
On December 31, standout players like Sarfaraz Khan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Krunal Pandya shone brightly in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT). Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai, and Odisha emerged as the leaders in their respective groups, each showcasing impressive performances.
In Group A, Karnataka faced Puducherry, scoring a formidable 363/4 after opting to bat first. Devdutt Padikkal marked his 12th List-A century with 113 runs off 116 balls, while skipper Mayank Agarwal contributed 132 runs. Puducherry's Neyan Shyam Kangayan and Jayant Yadav scored fifties, but their team was bowled out for 296, with Manvanth Kumar L taking 3 wickets for Karnataka.
In another match, Jharkhand triumphed over Tamil Nadu by nine wickets, with Utkarsh Singh's unbeaten 123 leading the chase of 244 runs. Madhya Pradesh secured a four-wicket victory against Tripura, thanks to Yash Dubey's century and Venkatesh Iyer's impressive bowling figures of 4/44.
Group B saw last season's finalists achieve an easy eight-wicket win, chasing down a target of 114 runs. Bengal's bowlers, including Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar, restricted Jammu and Kashmir to just 63 runs.
Baroda's batting display was remarkable, as they amassed 417/4 against Hyderabad, featuring three centuries, including Krunal Pandya's explosive 109 off 63 balls. Despite Abhirath Reddy's century for Hyderabad, they fell short at 380 runs.
In the match between Assam and UP, UP's bowlers excelled, bundling out Assam for 308 runs. Aryan Juyal's 150 not out helped UP chase down the target comfortably.
Maharashtra's Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a brilliant 124 runs, leading his team to a total of 331/7 against Uttarakhand, who were bowled out for 202.
Mumbai's explosive batting saw them post 444/8 against Goa, with Sarfaraz Khan's stunning 157 off just 75 balls being the highlight. Goa fought back with a solid 357 runs but couldn't secure the win.
In another match, Punjab chased down 222 runs set by Himachal Pradesh, while Andhra Pradesh struggled against Saurashtra, getting bowled out for 180 runs.
Haryana's Ankit Kumar played a crucial role in their chase of 272 runs against Services, while Delhi fell short against Odisha, managing only 193 runs.