Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Highlights: Vidarbha clinched their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy crown in thrilling fashion. In the final at BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, on January 18, 2026, they posted 317/8 and restricted Saurashtra to 279, winning by 38 runs.
Atharva Taide starred with a brilliant 128 off 118 balls, earning Player of the Final. Yash Thakur (4/50) and Nachiket Bhute (3/46) led the bowling charge.
This 19th edition featured 32 teams, 119 matches, and explosive cricket. Over 108 centuries were hit, setting new benchmarks in domestic List A history.
Key Award Winners & Top Performers
Aman Mokhade dominated batting, claiming Player of the Tournament and top scorer honors.
Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Top Run Scorers
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Innings | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aman Mokhade | Vidarbha | 814 | 10 | 90.44 |
| 2 | Devdutt Padikkal | Karnataka | 725 | 9 | 90.62 |
| 3 | Harvik Desai | Saurashtra | 581 | 10 | 64.55 |
Mokhade’s consistent knocks, including multiple centuries, powered Vidarbha’s campaign.
Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Top Wicket Takers
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets | Innings | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankur Panwar | Saurashtra | 25 | 10 | 21.32 |
| 2 | Satyanarayana Raju | Andhra | 21 | 7 | 16.00 |
| 3 | Zeeshan Ansari | Uttar Pradesh | 21 | 8 | 16.52 |
Panwar’s haul kept Saurashtra competitive throughout.
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Standout Records & Moments
- Highest Individual Score: Swastik Samal (Odisha) – 212 vs Saurashtra
- Best Bowling: Shabbir Khan (J&K) – 7/30 vs Manipur
- Most Sixes in Innings: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Bihar) – 15 sixes
- Record Opening Day: 22 centuries smashed across matches
Vidarbha’s journey included strong group wins, knockout victories over Delhi and Karnataka, and a perfect team effort in the final.
The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 showcased emerging talent like Mokhade and Taide, promising bright futures for Indian cricket. A memorable season of high drama and stellar performances!
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