New Delhi,dec 29
Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel’s superb 160, Rinku Singh’s 63, all-rounder Shardul Thakur’s four-wicket haul and Delhi’s Priyansh Arya’s fifty, among others, were the highlights on Tuesday in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26.In the Group D elite clash, Railways showcased a brilliant batting performance to post a massive total of 365/7 in their 50 overs. Ravi Singh’s 46-ball 88 was the standout knock, which included six fours and seven sixes.In response, Sagar Dahiya’s valiant 95-run knock went in as Services were bundled out for 281, losing the game by 84 runs. For Railways, Raj Choudhary (3/27) shines with the ball.In the match between Saurashtra and Delhi, Saurashtra’s Vishvaraj Jadeja hammered 115 off 104 balls along with a superb unbeaten 95 off 65 balls from Ruchit Ahir that guided their side to score 320/7 on the board.While chasing, Priyansh Arya played a solid knock of 78 runs followed by a late rescue knock of Navdeep Saini (34*) that hekoed Delhi to secure a thrilling three-wicket win.In another VHT clash, Jharkhand posted a strong total of 368/7 in their 50 overs. Kumar Kushagra struck 105 off 104 balls, and Anukul Roy, 98 off 53 balls. Parth Vaghani was the standout bowler for Puducherry with 3/55.While defending 369, Jharkhand won the contest by 133 runs after Puducherry were bowled out for 235. For Jharkhand, Rajandeep Singh took 3/47.In the Group C game, Mumbai’s Shardul Thakur dismantled the Chhattisgarh top order in a blistering opening spell. Chhattisgarh lost their first four wickets for just 10 runs, with Thakur claiming all four early scalps, including the wickets of Anuj Tiwary and Mayank Verma.However, Captain Amandeep Khare staged a resilient recovery alongside Ajay Mandal. Khare anchored the innings with a patient 63 off 103 balls, while Mandal provided crucial support with a steady 46 as Chhattisgarh was eventually bowled out for 142 in 38.1 overs.
