Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Highlights from Recent Matches
Exciting Performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
The ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26 has showcased remarkable performances, including Sarfaraz Khan's explosive 157 off 75 balls for Mumbai, Ruturaj Gaikwad's solid 124 for Maharashtra, and Mohammed Shami's two wickets. Additionally, Bengal's Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar both took four wickets each, while Anshul Kamboj from Haryana also claimed four wickets. Krunal Pandya's unbeaten 109 off 63 balls has also been a highlight.
Haryana vs Services
In the match between Haryana and Services, Haryana won the toss and opted to field first. Anshul Kamboj was the standout performer, taking three early wickets and finishing with figures of 4 for 43. This early breakthrough left Services struggling, and they concluded their innings at 271/8, with Irfan Ali scoring a century (103 runs).
Maharashtra vs Uttarakhand
Maharashtra's captain Ruturaj Gaikwad led his team with a stellar 124 runs against Uttarakhand. Batting first, Maharashtra set a challenging total of 331/7, aided by contributions from Satyajeet Bachhav (56) and Ramakrishna Ghosh (47). Despite Uttarakhand's late wickets, the damage was already done by Gaikwad's innings.
Mumbai vs Goa
Mumbai dominated Goa with a massive total of 444/8, highlighted by Sarfaraz Khan's remarkable 157 runs off just 75 balls. Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed 46 runs, while Musheer Khan added 60. Hardik Tamore also chipped in with a quick 53 runs, making it a memorable match for Mumbai.
Bengal vs Jammu & Kashmir
Bengal delivered a stunning performance against Jammu & Kashmir, bowling them out for only 63 runs. Mohammed Shami took two wickets, while Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar both claimed four wickets each. Mukesh Kumar's exceptional bowling earned him the Player of the Match award. Bengal chased down the target in just 9.3 overs.
Baroda vs Hyderabad
Baroda achieved a remarkable total of 417/4 against Hyderabad, featuring three centuries. Nitya Pandya scored 122, Amit Pasi contributed 127, and captain Krunal Pandya finished with an unbeaten 109 off 63 balls, setting a daunting target for Hyderabad.
Assam vs Uttar Pradesh
Assam managed to post 308 all out, thanks to a captain's innings from Sumit Ghadigaonkar, who scored 101 runs. Uttar Pradesh's bowlers, Vipraj Nigam and Zeeshan Ansari, played crucial roles in restricting Assam's total, with Nigam taking four wickets.
Karnataka vs Puducherry
Karnataka's batting was led by Mayank Agarwal and Devdutt Padikkal, who both scored centuries, helping the team reach 363/4. Padikkal scored 113, while Agarwal contributed 132. Karun Nair's quick 62 not out ensured Karnataka set a challenging target of 364.
Madhya Pradesh vs Tripura
In the match between Madhya Pradesh and Tripura, Venkatesh Iyer's four-wicket haul was pivotal in restricting Tripura to 286/7. Despite a solid partnership between Sridam Paul and Vijay Shankar, Iyer's performance proved decisive.