Vishvaraj Jadeja: Indian domestic cricket witnessed a standout individual performance as Vishvaraj Jadeja played one of the finest innings of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The Saurashtra opener smashed a breathtaking unbeaten 165 to power Saurashtra into the final with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Punjab in the semi-final.
Batting first at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru, Punjab posted a competitive total of 291 runs in 50 overs. Anmolpreet Singh led the charge with a century, while captain Prabhsimran Singh added a fluent 87. Despite the challenging target, Saurashtra looked in complete control from the moment Jadeja took strike.
Opening the innings, Vishvaraj Jadeja adopted an aggressive approach from the very start. He reached his half-century in just 29 balls, putting the Punjab bowlers under immense pressure. Jadeja built crucial partnerships with Harvik Desai and Prerak Mankad, ensuring Saurashtra never lost momentum during the chase. He brought up his century in 74 deliveries, marking his third hundred of the tournament.
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After surviving a chance on 120, Jadeja made Punjab pay heavily. He accelerated further, crossing the 150-run mark and eventually finishing unbeaten on 165 from 127 balls, which included 18 fours and three sixes. His strike rate of nearly 130 underlined the dominance of the innings, as Saurashtra completed the chase comfortably inside 40 overs.
Vishvaraj Jadeja’s Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 Performance
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 536 | 67.00 | 109.61 | 3 | 2 |
Born in Ahmedabad, Jadeja has steadily risen through the ranks of domestic cricket. Since making his debut for Saurashtra, he has delivered solid performances across all three formats, establishing himself as a dependable top-order batter.
With Saurashtra set to face Vidarbha in the final, all eyes will be on Vishvaraj Jadeja once again. Given his current form, Saurashtra will be hoping their star opener produces another match-winning effort and guides them to the Vijay Hazare Trophy title.
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