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Vijay Hazare Trophy Quarter-Finals Highlights: Delhi Knocked Out; Rajat Patidar's Madhya Pradesh Suffer Humiliating Loss
| Updated: January 13, 2026 17:14 IST
Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals: Highlights
Vijay Hazare Trophy Quarter-Final Highlights: Delhi's Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 campaign came to an end in the quarter-final stage as previous season's runners-up Vidarbha clinched a 76-run victory on Tuesday. Put into bat, Vidarbha posted 300/9 in 50 overs, led by Yash Rathod's 86. Delhi's chase never got going, with Nachiket Bhute scalping four wickets and Harsh Dubey picking up three to bundle Delhi out for 224. In another quarter-final, Punjab sealed their spot in the semi-finals with a massive 183-run victory over Madhya Pradesh. Punjab captain Prabhsimran Singh slammed 88 as they posted 345/6 in 50 overs. In response, Rajat Patidar-led Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for just 162 in 31.2 overs. Star all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer got out for a duck. (Scorecard)
Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Thank you!
Thank you for joining us for the live coverage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 quarter-finals. The semi-finals are set: a replay of last season's final, as Karnataka take on Vidarbha on Jan 15, and then Saurashtra face Punjab on Jan 16.
Thank you for joining us for the live coverage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 quarter-finals. The semi-finals are set: a replay of last season's final, as Karnataka take on Vidarbha on Jan 15, and then Saurashtra face Punjab on Jan 16.
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Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Vidarbha beat Delhi!
Victory for Vidarbha! Delhi are bowled out for 224, and last season's runners-up march into the semi-finals with a convincing 76-run victory. 4 wickets for Nachiket Bhute, 3 for Harsh Dubey and 2 for Praful Hinge. Apart from Anuj Rawat (66), not much of a fight put up by Delhi.
Victory for Vidarbha! Delhi are bowled out for 224, and last season's runners-up march into the semi-finals with a convincing 76-run victory. 4 wickets for Nachiket Bhute, 3 for Harsh Dubey and 2 for Praful Hinge. Apart from Anuj Rawat (66), not much of a fight put up by Delhi.
Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Anuj Rawat departs!
Anuj Rawat, Delhi's last-standing recognized batter, has departed for 66. Praful Hinge gets the wicket for Vidarbha. Hinge then dismisses Hrithik Shokeen just two balls later. Delhi still need 86 more runs in 43 balls. Surely those wickets are the final nails on the coffin.
Anuj Rawat, Delhi's last-standing recognized batter, has departed for 66. Praful Hinge gets the wicket for Vidarbha. Hinge then dismisses Hrithik Shokeen just two balls later. Delhi still need 86 more runs in 43 balls. Surely those wickets are the final nails on the coffin.
Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Patidar top-scores for MP, Venkatesh 0
Rajat Patidar top-scored for his side with 38, while Venkatesh Iyer, another big name in the MP lineup, was dismissed for a two-ball duck. A dismal end to the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 for Madhya Pradesh.
Rajat Patidar top-scored for his side with 38, while Venkatesh Iyer, another big name in the MP lineup, was dismissed for a two-ball duck. A dismal end to the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 for Madhya Pradesh.
Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Punjab beat MP!
Victory for Punjab! Rajat Patidar-led Madhya Pradesh have been bundled out for just 162 in 31.2 overs, meaning it's a 183-run victory for Prabhsimran Singh's Punjab. 3 wickets for Sanvir Singh, 2 each for Gurnoor Brar, Krish Bhagat and Ramandeep Singh.
Victory for Punjab! Rajat Patidar-led Madhya Pradesh have been bundled out for just 162 in 31.2 overs, meaning it's a 183-run victory for Prabhsimran Singh's Punjab. 3 wickets for Sanvir Singh, 2 each for Gurnoor Brar, Krish Bhagat and Ramandeep Singh.
Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Can Anuj Rawat pull off a miracle?
Former RCB wicket-keeper batter Anuj Rawat has slammed a half-century, and Delhi's slim hopes of victory rest on him. Delhi need 118 runs in the final 11 overs, but 6 wickets have already fallen.
Former RCB wicket-keeper batter Anuj Rawat has slammed a half-century, and Delhi's slim hopes of victory rest on him. Delhi need 118 runs in the final 11 overs, but 6 wickets have already fallen.
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: MP 7 down
Madhya Pradesh are in deep trouble as they have lost their seventh wicket. Sanvir Singh has got his third wicket of the day as Punjab are dominating the game. Currently, Tripuresh Singh and Aryan Pandey are trying to stitch a partnership.
Madhya Pradesh are in deep trouble as they have lost their seventh wicket. Sanvir Singh has got his third wicket of the day as Punjab are dominating the game. Currently, Tripuresh Singh and Aryan Pandey are trying to stitch a partnership.
MP 142/7 (28 overs) vs PUN
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Delhi rely on Rawat
Delhi are losing wickets at regular intervals. However, Anuj Rawat is standing like a strong wall and forming a partnership with Harsh Tyagi. Both the batters need to stand solid in order to help Delhi come out of trouble in the chase of 301.
Delhi are losing wickets at regular intervals. However, Anuj Rawat is standing like a strong wall and forming a partnership with Harsh Tyagi. Both the batters need to stand solid in order to help Delhi come out of trouble in the chase of 301.
DEL 140/5 (29 overs) vs VID
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: MP in trouble
Madhya Pradesh are now five down in the chase of 346 against Punjab. Sanvir Singh removes Venkatesh Iyer for duck and Shubham Sharma for 24. Rajat Patidar is forming a partnership with Saransh Jain and looking to bounce back in the match.
Madhya Pradesh are now five down in the chase of 346 against Punjab. Sanvir Singh removes Venkatesh Iyer for duck and Shubham Sharma for 24. Rajat Patidar is forming a partnership with Saransh Jain and looking to bounce back in the match.
MP 66/5 (16.4 overs) vs PUN
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Delhi go 4 down
Vidarbha are constantly putting pressure on Delhi batters as they get two more wickets. This time, Harsh Dubey strikes twice and dismisses Vaibhav Kandpal and Tejasvi Dahiya for 28 and 15 respectively. Mayak Gusain and Anuj Rawat are standing unbeaten as Delhi hope for a solid partnership from them.
Vidarbha are constantly putting pressure on Delhi batters as they get two more wickets. This time, Harsh Dubey strikes twice and dismisses Vaibhav Kandpal and Tejasvi Dahiya for 28 and 15 respectively. Mayak Gusain and Anuj Rawat are standing unbeaten as Delhi hope for a solid partnership from them.
DEL 80/4 (13 overs) vs VID
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Vidarbha fight back
WOAH! As we were talking about Delhi's dominance, Vidarbha bounce back and get two quick wickets. NachiketBhute strikes twice and removes Priyansh Arya and Nitish Rana for 28 and duck. Currently, Vaibhav Kandpal and Tejasvi Dahiya are standing unbeaten in the chase of 301.
WOAH! As we were talking about Delhi's dominance, Vidarbha bounce back and get two quick wickets. NachiketBhute strikes twice and removes Priyansh Arya and Nitish Rana for 28 and duck. Currently, Vaibhav Kandpal and Tejasvi Dahiya are standing unbeaten in the chase of 301.
DEL 58/2 (7.5 overs) vs VID
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: MP lose 2nd wicket
Madhya Pradesh lose their first wicket in the form of Yash Dubey. He has been dismissed by Gurnoor Brar for 3. Later, Gurnoor strikes again and provides Punjab with another breakthrough with the wicket of Himanshu Mantri for 18. Currently, Rajat Patidar and Shubman Sharma are unbeaten for 2-down MP.
Madhya Pradesh lose their first wicket in the form of Yash Dubey. He has been dismissed by Gurnoor Brar for 3. Later, Gurnoor strikes again and provides Punjab with another breakthrough with the wicket of Himanshu Mantri for 18. Currently, Rajat Patidar and Shubman Sharma are unbeaten for 2-down MP.
MP 48/2 (10 overs) vs PUN
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Delhi on fire
In the chase of 301, Delhi are off to a terrific start as openers Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Kandpal are forming a good partnership. They are taking single and also getting boundaries at regular intervals. Vidarbha need a wicket to put a halt on Delhi's speed.
In the chase of 301, Delhi are off to a terrific start as openers Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Kandpal are forming a good partnership. They are taking single and also getting boundaries at regular intervals. Vidarbha need a wicket to put a halt on Delhi's speed.
DEL 48/0 (6 overs) vs VID
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Vidarbha 300/9 in 50 overs
Vidarbha's innings came to an end at 300/9 in 50 overs against Delhi. For Vidarbha, Yash Rathod top-scored with 86 runs while Atharva Taide scored 62. Apart from them, Dhruv Shorey also scored 49. For Delhi, Ishant Sharma, Navdeep Saini, Nitish Rana, and Prince Yadav took two wickets each.
Vidarbha's innings came to an end at 300/9 in 50 overs against Delhi. For Vidarbha, Yash Rathod top-scored with 86 runs while Atharva Taide scored 62. Apart from them, Dhruv Shorey also scored 49. For Delhi, Ishant Sharma, Navdeep Saini, Nitish Rana, and Prince Yadav took two wickets each.
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Punjab 345/6 in 50 overs
Punjab ended their innings at 345/6 in 50 overs against Madhya Pradesh. For Punjab, skipper Prabhsimran Singh became the top-scorer with 88 runs while Anmolpreet Singh scored 70. Apart from them, Nehal Wadhera and Harnoor Singh scored 56 and 51 runs respectively. For MP, Tripuresh Singh and Venkatesh Iyer scalped two wickets each. MP now need 346 runs to enter the semis.
Punjab ended their innings at 345/6 in 50 overs against Madhya Pradesh. For Punjab, skipper Prabhsimran Singh became the top-scorer with 88 runs while Anmolpreet Singh scored 70. Apart from them, Nehal Wadhera and Harnoor Singh scored 56 and 51 runs respectively. For MP, Tripuresh Singh and Venkatesh Iyer scalped two wickets each. MP now need 346 runs to enter the semis.
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Vidarbha cross 250
Vidarbha have crossed the 250-run mark against Delhi. The partnership between Yash Rathod and Rohit Binkar is proving to be a game-changer for Vidarbha. Yash has completed his half-century as Delhi are desperately aiming to remove him.
Vidarbha have crossed the 250-run mark against Delhi. The partnership between Yash Rathod and Rohit Binkar is proving to be a game-changer for Vidarbha. Yash has completed his half-century as Delhi are desperately aiming to remove him.
VID 251/5 (44 overs)
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Punjab go past 250
Three-down Punjab have found a saviour in Nehal Wadhera, who is playing a fiery knock. He has brought up his half-century and forming a terrific partnership with Anmolpreet Singh. Courtesy of their partnership, Punjab have crossed the 250-run mark and aim to go past 300 against Madhya Pradesh.
Three-down Punjab have found a saviour in Nehal Wadhera, who is playing a fiery knock. He has brought up his half-century and forming a terrific partnership with Anmolpreet Singh. Courtesy of their partnership, Punjab have crossed the 250-run mark and aim to go past 300 against Madhya Pradesh.
PUN 260/3 (41 overs) vs MP
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Prabhsimran misses ton
Oh No! Prabhsimran Singh misses out on his century as he gets dismissed by Kuldeep Sen for 88. Prabhsimran, who was looking in good touch, was caught by Saransh Jain. Punjab have lost both their openers and now need a solid partnership from Anmolpreet Singh and Naman Dhir.
Oh No! Prabhsimran Singh misses out on his century as he gets dismissed by Kuldeep Sen for 88. Prabhsimran, who was looking in good touch, was caught by Saransh Jain. Punjab have lost both their openers and now need a solid partnership from Anmolpreet Singh and Naman Dhir.
PUN 155/2 (29.2 overs) vs MP
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: LSG star strikes for Delhi
Prince Yadav, who plays for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, removes the strong Dhruv Shorey for 49. Vidarbha lose an important wicket and are now three down. Delhi are putting the pressure on Vidarbha with two quick wickets.
Prince Yadav, who plays for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, removes the strong Dhruv Shorey for 49. Vidarbha lose an important wicket and are now three down. Delhi are putting the pressure on Vidarbha with two quick wickets.
VID 136/3 (27 overs) vs DEL
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Big wicket gone for Vidarbha
Vidarbha lose another big wicket in the form of Atharva Taide for 62 against Delhi. Taide, who was forming a solid partnership with Dhruv Shorey, has been dismissed by veteran pacer and Delhi captain Ishant Sharma. Shorey, who is nearing half-century, has been joined by Ravikumar Samarth at the crease.
Vidarbha lose another big wicket in the form of Atharva Taide for 62 against Delhi. Taide, who was forming a solid partnership with Dhruv Shorey, has been dismissed by veteran pacer and Delhi captain Ishant Sharma. Shorey, who is nearing half-century, has been joined by Ravikumar Samarth at the crease.
VID 121/2 (24.3 overs) vs DEL
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Harnoor Singh departs
Punjab lose their first wicket against Madhya Pradesh as Harnoor Singh departs for 51. Aryan Pandey strikes and provides MP with their first breakthrough of the day. The 116-run stand between Harnoor and Prabhsimran Singh is finally broken.
Punjab lose their first wicket against Madhya Pradesh as Harnoor Singh departs for 51. Aryan Pandey strikes and provides MP with their first breakthrough of the day. The 116-run stand between Harnoor and Prabhsimran Singh is finally broken.
PUN 116/1 (21.2 overs) vs MP
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Prabhsimran nears 50
Punjab openers Prabhsimran Singh and Harnoor Singh are playing good cricket. They are carefully taking their side ahead in the game against Madhya Pradesh with their smart partnership. Punjab have crossed the 50-run mark. Apart from this, Prabhsimran is currently batting 31 and inching towards his half-century.
Punjab openers Prabhsimran Singh and Harnoor Singh are playing good cricket. They are carefully taking their side ahead in the game against Madhya Pradesh with their smart partnership. Punjab have crossed the 50-run mark. Apart from this, Prabhsimran is currently batting 31 and inching towards his half-century.
PUN 51/0 (11 overs) vs MP
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Navdeep Saini strikes
Delhi get their first breakthrough of the day against Vidarbha as Navdeep Saini dismisses Aman Mokhade for six. Mokhade tries to go for a cover drive but the ball hits the outside edge and Tejasvi Dahiya takes a good catch. First wicket gone for Vidarbha.
Delhi get their first breakthrough of the day against Vidarbha as Navdeep Saini dismisses Aman Mokhade for six. Mokhade tries to go for a cover drive but the ball hits the outside edge and Tejasvi Dahiya takes a good catch. First wicket gone for Vidarbha.
VID 31/1 (5.3 overs) vs DEL
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Delhi eye wickets
Vidarbha are looking for a dominating start as their openers Atharva Taide and Aman Mokhade are currently assessing the conditions against Delhi. Both the batters are cautiously taking singles and keeping the scoreboards going. Delhi are looking for a wicket in the early stages of the game, in order to take control.
Vidarbha are looking for a dominating start as their openers Atharva Taide and Aman Mokhade are currently assessing the conditions against Delhi. Both the batters are cautiously taking singles and keeping the scoreboards going. Delhi are looking for a wicket in the early stages of the game, in order to take control.
VID 11/0 (3 overs) vs DEL
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Punjab off to steady start
Punjab are off to a steady start in the quarterfinals against Madhya Pradesh. Openers Harnoor Singh and skipper Prabhsimran Singh are forming a good partnership. They aim for some boundaries in the upcoming overs as MP are eyeing some quick wickets.
Punjab are off to a steady start in the quarterfinals against Madhya Pradesh. Openers Harnoor Singh and skipper Prabhsimran Singh are forming a good partnership. They aim for some boundaries in the upcoming overs as MP are eyeing some quick wickets.
PUN 7/0 (3 overs) vs MP
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: PUN vs MP Playing XIs
Punjab: Prabhsimran Singh(w/c), Harnoor Singh, Anmolpreet Singh, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Ramandeep Singh, Sanvir Singh, Krish Bhagat, SukhdeepBajwa, Mayank Markande, Gurnoor Brar
Madhya Pradesh: Yash Dubey, Himanshu Mantri(w), Venkatesh Iyer(c), Rajat Patidar, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Tripuresh Singh, Shubham Sharma, Saransh Jain, Kumar Kartikeya, Aryan Pandey, Kuldeep Sen
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: DEL vs VID Playing XIs
Delhi (Playing XI): Vaibhav Kandpal, Priyansh Arya, Nitish Rana, Anuj Rawat(w), Mayank Gusain, Tejasvi Dahiya, Harsh Tyagi, Hrithik Shokeen, Prince Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Ishant Sharma(c)
Vidarbha (Playing XI): Atharva Taide, Aman Mokhade, Dhruv Shorey, Ravikumar Samarth, Yash Rathod, Rohit Binkar(w), Harsh Dubey(c), Yash Kadam, NachiketBhute, Yash Thakur, Praful Hinge
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: MP opt to field
Madhya Pradesh skipper Venkatesh wins the toss, opts to bowl against Punjab in their Vijay Hazare Trophy, quarterfinal match.
Madhya Pradesh skipper Venkatesh wins the toss, opts to bowl against Punjab in their Vijay Hazare Trophy, quarterfinal match.
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Delhi opt to field
Delhi skipper Ishant Sharma wins the toss and opts to bowl against Vidarbha in the quarterfinal match of Vijay Hazare Trophy match.
Delhi skipper Ishant Sharma wins the toss and opts to bowl against Vidarbha in the quarterfinal match of Vijay Hazare Trophy match.
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Recap of Round 1
Defending champions Karnataka stormed into their fourth successive Vijay Hazare Trophy semifinals with a thumping 54-run victory over Mumbai via the VJD method in Bengaluru on Monday. On the other hand, skipper Harvik Desai led from the front with an unbeaten century as Saurashtra humbled fancied Uttar Pradesh by 17 runs via the VJD Method in a rain-interrupted game to enter the semifinals.
Defending champions Karnataka stormed into their fourth successive Vijay Hazare Trophy semifinals with a thumping 54-run victory over Mumbai via the VJD method in Bengaluru on Monday. On the other hand, skipper Harvik Desai led from the front with an unbeaten century as Saurashtra humbled fancied Uttar Pradesh by 17 runs via the VJD Method in a rain-interrupted game to enter the semifinals.
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Hello
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Round 2 Quarterfinal matches of Vijay Hazare Trophy. Today, Delhi will take on Vidarbha while Punjab will be squaring off against Madhya Pradesh for the remaining two spots in the semi-finals. Stay tuned for all the live updates.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Round 2 Quarterfinal matches of Vijay Hazare Trophy. Today, Delhi will take on Vidarbha while Punjab will be squaring off against Madhya Pradesh for the remaining two spots in the semi-finals. Stay tuned for all the live updates.
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