Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Milestones and Stellar Performances at Midway Point
The 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy has crossed its halfway mark, showcasing exceptional performances and record-breaking feats across teams.
Mayank Agarwal’s Form Revival
Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal has been in scintillating touch, smashing three consecutive centuries. Despite his 428 runs at a strike rate of 117.26, Karnataka lost to Hyderabad in a high-scoring thriller as Tilak Varma’s 99 steered Hyderabad to a thrilling chase. Agarwal’s resurgence comes after a lean domestic season, helping Karnataka secure four wins in five games, currently placing them second in Group C.
Karun Nair Dominates for Vidarbha
Former Karnataka player Karun Nair has been leading Vidarbha with unstoppable form, amassing 430 runs in four innings, including three centuries. His unbeaten knocks have propelled Vidarbha to the top of Group D with a perfect record.
Punjab’s Historic Opening Stand
Punjab’s openers Abhishek Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh set the tournament ablaze with a record-equalling 298-run opening partnership against Saurashtra. Abhishek’s career-best 170 and Prabhsimran’s 125 powered Punjab to 424 for 5, the fifth-highest total in Vijay Hazare history. Prabhsimran has been exceptional, adding an unbeaten 150 in a prior match and benefiting from his cousin Anmolpreet Singh’s 35-ball century—the third-fastest in List A cricket.
Mumbai’s Rising Star Ayush Mhatre
Seventeen-year-old Ayush Mhatre broke Yashasvi Jaiswal’s record as the youngest player to score 150+ in List A cricket. His 181 off 117 balls, featuring 11 sixes and 15 fours, steered Mumbai to a mammoth 403 for 7 against Nagaland, solidifying his status as a star in the making.
With stellar individual performances and intense competition, the Vijay Hazare Trophy promises more thrilling action as it heads into its latter stages.
Updated on 1st January, 2025 by MyFortune11 Team.