Punjab's Batting Prowess Shines in Vijay Hazare Trophy Quarter-Final

Punjab Sets a Challenging Target

In the quarter-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26, Punjab's batsmen Harnoor Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Anmolpreet Singh, and Nehal Wadhera played pivotal roles in establishing a formidable total. After being invited to bat first by Madhya Pradesh at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru, Punjab concluded their innings with an impressive score of 345 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 50 overs.

Top Order's Strong Performance

The opening duo of Harnoor Singh, who scored 51 runs off 71 balls, and captain Prabhsimran Singh, who made 88 runs off 86 balls, set a solid foundation with a century partnership. They contributed significantly, adding 116 runs before Harnoor was dismissed by Aryan Pandey, who finished with figures of 1-39 in 10 overs. Anmolpreet Singh then entered the fray, scoring a brisk 70 runs off 62 balls, further solidifying Punjab's position.

Prabhsimran Singh, despite being on the verge of a century, was dismissed for 88 runs by Kuldeep Sen, who recorded bowling figures of 1-56 in 6 overs. Nevertheless, Punjab's momentum remained intact as they continued to score freely in the middle overs.

Wadhera's Explosive Finish

Nehal Wadhera's explosive batting at the end of the innings was a highlight, as he scored a rapid 56 runs off just 38 balls. His partnership with Anmolpreet Singh yielded 76 runs off only 50 balls for the fourth wicket, ensuring Punjab capitalized on the strong start provided by the openers. By the 41st over, Punjab had already crossed the 250-run mark.

Punjab Concludes Innings Strongly

As the innings drew to a close, Madhya Pradesh managed to take a few wickets, but Punjab's disciplined batting kept them in a dominant position. With contributions from Ramandeep Singh (24) and Sanvir Singh (13), Punjab reached a total of 345 runs for 6 wickets, setting a daunting target for Madhya Pradesh to chase in order to advance to the semi-finals.

Madhya Pradesh's captain, Venkatesh Iyer, recorded bowling figures of 2-60 in 7 overs, while Tripuresh Singh ended with 2-61 in 10 overs.