Karnataka clinched their record-extending fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title by defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs in the final.
Karnataka’s Smaran Ravichandran anchored the innings with a century, propelling Karnataka to a competitive total of 348 in Fifty overs. Despite a valiant century from opener Dhruv Shorey, Vidarbha fell short, managing 312 runs in 48.2 overs. Karun Nair Representing Vidarbha, concluded the tournament with 779 runs at an astounding average of 389.5, earning the Player of the Series accolade. Meanwhile Arshdeep Singh the Punjab bowler emerged as the leading wicket-taker, claiming 20 wickets in the tournament.
Brief Scores: Karnataka 348/6 in 50 overs
Smaran Ravichandran 101, Abhinav Manohar 79; Darshan Nalkande 2-67, Nachiket Bhute 2-68
Vidarbha 312/10 in 48.2 overs
Dhruv Shorey 110, Harsh Dubey 63; V Koushik 3-47, Abhilash Shetty 3-58
This victory marks Karnataka’s first Vijay Hazare Trophy title in five years, reaffirming their dominance in India’s domestic one-day cricket.
