India’s premier domestic one-day tournament, the Vijay Hazare Trophyhas reached its decisive phase after an intense group phase. The 2024-25 season of the competition has already showcased stellar performances from both batsmen and bowlers, and now the stakes are even higher as teams battle for the coveted title.
Group Stage Highlights
The group stage saw several standout individual performances and fierce competition between teams. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Vidarbha and baroda They got a direct pass to the quarterfinals after topping their respective groups. Punjab They also advanced to the quarterfinals as the second best performing qualifier.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Bengal will compete in the quarterfinals for the two remaining places in the next stage.
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star artists
On the batting front, Mayank Agarwal has been in phenomenal form, topping the run charts with a staggering 613 runs in just seven innings. With four centuries and an average of 153.25, he has set the benchmark for consistency and dominance. Karun Nair, another notable player, scored 542 runs in five innings, including four centuries. Surprisingly, Nair was dismissed only once in his final innings, underlining his exceptional form.
Among the bowlers, Arshdeep Singh has become the highest wicket-taker, with 17 scalps in six innings at an average of 18.17. He has been a crucial asset to his team, providing impactful spells. Chintan Gaja of Gujarat is close behind with 16 wickets in seven innings, at an impressive average of 15.62.
Elimination schedule
The knockout phase promises to be an exciting phase of the tournament. Here is a detailed schedule:
Phosphorus | teams | Date | Event |
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Pre-QF 1 | Rajasthan vs Tamil Nadu | January 9 | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
Pre-QF 2 | Haryana vs Bengal | January 9 | Motibaug Cricket Ground, Vadodara |
Quarterfinals 3 | Maharashtra vs Punjab | January 11 | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
Quarterfinals 4 | Karnataka vs Baroda | January 11 | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
Quarterfinals 1 | Gujarat Winner vs Pre-QF 1 | January 12 | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
Quarterfinals 2 | Vidarbha Winner vs Pre-QF 2 | January 12 | Motibaug Cricket Ground, Vadodara |
Semifinal 1 | To be confirmed and to be confirmed | January 15 | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
Semifinal 2 | To be confirmed and to be confirmed | January 16 | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
End | To be confirmed and to be confirmed | January 18 | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
*All matches will start at 9:00 am IST
Broadcast and Live Stream Details
Cricket fans in India can watch all the live action from the knockout matches on television via Sports18 and Cineplex Colors. For the live broadcast, you can access the JioCinema app or visit the official website at jiocinema.com.