Vijay Hazare Trophy Highlights: Prithvi Shaw departs early in low-scoring game; Shreyas Iyer impresses on return

Vijay Hazare Trophy Highlights: The latest round of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches saw a mixture of high-scoring heroics, dominant chases, and thrilling last-over finishes. Delhi comfortably beat Railways by six wickets, chasing 180 in just 21.4 overs. Opener Priyansh Arya was the star with 80 off 41 balls, supported by Sarthak Ranjan’s 33 and captain Rishabh Pant’s quickfire 24 from 9 deliveries. Navdeep Saini and Ayush Badoni dismantled Railways’ batting, claiming three wickets each, while KT Marathe top-scored with 51.

Punjab also recorded a convincing win against Goa, chasing 212 with ease. Harnoor Singh anchored the innings, remaining unbeaten on 94, while Naman Dhir contributed 68 off 65 balls. The pair shared a 131-run partnership, proving decisive despite Shubman Gill’s underwhelming outing.

Hyderabad marked their first win of the season with a crushing 107-run triumph over Bengal. Aman Rao’s brilliant double century set up the massive total, complemented by Mohammed Siraj’s four-wicket haul. Shahbaz Ahmed fought valiantly for Bengal with a century but could not prevent the defeat.

Mumbai narrowly defeated Himachal Pradesh in a shortened 33-over thriller. Led by Shreyas Iyer, who smashed 82 off 53 balls, Mumbai managed a last-over finish. Shivam Dube starred with the ball, taking four key wickets, while India teammates Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) and Suryakumar Yadav (24) made modest contributions.

Kerala crushed Puducherry in a one-sided affair, led by Vishnu Vinod’s explosive 162 from 84 balls, which included 14 sixes and 13 boundaries. His innings overshadowed star batter Sanju Samson, who managed just 11, sealing a dominant win for Kerala.

Overall, the day showcased a blend of stellar individual performances, strategic partnerships, and tight finishes, highlighting the competitive spirit and depth of talent in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

09:36 (IST) Jan 06

Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Shubman Gill to finally get game time?

By now, Shubman Gill has likely made peace with his absence from the T20 World Cup squad. His signature brand of classical aggression, the very template that has been a big success for him and his IPL team Gujarat Titans, seemingly fell out of favour, with the selectors’ opting instead for a high-octane T20 opening pair.

Gill now returns to the format most naturally aligned with his style of play — the 50-over game. He is expected to be back in Punjab’s XI for their Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group C match against Goa here on Tuesday, after having missed the previous game against Sikkim.

Gill trained with the squad at the Rajasthan Cricket Association Academy on Monday, going through warm-ups before batting in the nets against pace and spin. He later took part in catching drills and stayed back for extra throwdowns.

The remaining group games are important for Punjab’s qualification push and for their net run rate. Punjab lead Group C with 16 points from five matches, while Mumbai are also on 16, making the final two fixtures significant.

For Gill, the VHT games also serve as match practice ahead of India’s ODI series against New Zealand starting Jan 11, in which he is set to captain. The BCCI has encouraged centrally-contracted players to feature in domestic cricket when fit and not on national duty.

09:35 (IST) Jan 06

Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Today's matches

Tamil Nadu vs Tripura
Karnataka vs Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh vs Jharkhand
Puducherry vs Kerala
Baroda vs Jammu & Kashmir
Hyderabad vs Bengal
Uttar Pradesh vs Vidarbha
Assam vs Chandigarh
Sikkim vs Uttarakhand
Himachal Pradesh vs Mumbai
Goa vs Punjab
Chhattisgarh vs Maharashtra
Saurashtra vs Services
Railways vs Delhi
Haryana vs Andhra
Gujarat vs Odisha
Manipur vs Bihar

09:35 (IST) Jan 06

Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Hello and welcome!

Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches

Vijay Hazare Trophy Highlights: Today’s Vijay Hazare Trophy matches produced a mix of dominant performances and nail-biting finishes. Delhi secured a comfortable six-wicket win over Railways, chasing 180 in 21.4 overs. Priyansh Arya led the charge with a blistering 80 off 41 balls, while Sarthak Ranjan (33) and captain Rishabh Pant (24*) ensured Delhi’s dominance. Navdeep Saini and Ayush Badoni were key with the ball, claiming three wickets each to restrict Railways to 179, with KT Marathe top-scoring on 51.

Punjab also registered a smooth chase, overcoming Goa’s 212 with ease. Harnoor Singh remained unbeaten on 94, with Naman Dhir contributing 68 off 65 balls. The duo stitched a 131-run partnership that steered Punjab home despite Shubman Gill’s low score.

Hyderabad thrashed Bengal by 107 runs, thanks to Aman Rao’s double century and Mohammed Siraj’s four-wicket haul. Shahbaz Ahmed’s fighting century (100+) for Bengal went in vain as Hyderabad claimed their first win of the season.

Mumbai edged Himachal Pradesh in a thrilling last-over chase in a shortened 33-over match. Shreyas Iyer starred with 82 off 53 balls, while Shivam Dube picked four wickets. Despite modest contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) and Suryakumar Yadav (24), Mumbai held their nerve to seal a memorable victory.

Finally, Kerala dominated Puducherry, powered by Vishnu Vinod’s explosive 162 off 84 balls, featuring 14 sixes and 13 boundaries, overshadowing Sanju Samson’s quiet 11.