21-Jan-2025
Vijay Hazare Trophy
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Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs in the final to claim their fifth title.
Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25
- The Vijay Hazare Trophy is India’s premier domestic one-day cricket tournament, named after legendary cricketer Vijay Hazare. It features state teams and is a key platform for players to showcase their talent for national selection.
- Champion: Karnataka won their fifth title by defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs in the final.
- Final Match Highlights
- Karnataka scored 348/6, with key contributions from Smaran Ravichandran (century) and Krishnan Shrijith.
- Vidarbha, led by Dhruv Shorey's 110, were bowled out for 312 in 48.2 overs.
- Top Performers
- Player of the Series: Karun Nair (Vidarbha) with 779 runs in the tournament.
- Top Bowler: Arshdeep Singh (Punjab) with 20 wickets.
- Tournament Overview
- The 32nd edition featured 38 teams and ran from December 21, 2024, to January 18, 2025.
- Haryana, the previous champions, were eliminated in the semifinals by Karnataka.