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Uttar Pradesh vs Saurashtra, 2nd Quarter-Final (B1 v D2), Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26

odiSaurashtra won by 17 Runs (VJD Method) - due to rain
BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru
12 Jan 2026, 9:00 am IST
saurashtra won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Saurashtra
Uttar Pradesh Inning Score: 310 /8
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Abhishek Goswamist Harvik Desai b Prasanta Rana8882120107.32
Aryan Juyallbw b Chetan Sakariya07000
Rituraj Sharmac Vishvaraj Jadeja b Chetan Sakariya12231052.17
Priyam Gargc Harvik Desai b Prerak Mankad35396089.74
Rinku Singhc Harvik Desai b Prerak Mankad13200065
Sameer Rizvinot out8877102114.29
Prashant Veerc Harvik Desai b Chetan Sakariya30313096.77
Vipraj Nigamb Ankur Panwar131120118.18
Zeeshan Ansaric Harvik Desai b Ankur Panwar201130181.82
Vineet Panwarnot out1100100
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Chetan Sakariya102543105.4
Aditya Jadeja30270139
Chirag Jani50440008.8
Ankur Panwar100752017.5
Prerak Mankad70472016.7
Dharmendrasinh Jadeja100380003.8
Prasanta Rana50241024.8
Saurashtra Inning Score: 238 /3
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Harvik Desainot out1001168286.21
Vishvaraj Jadejac Sameer Rizvi b Karan Chaudhary9102090
Prerak Mankadst Aryan Juyal b Prashant Veer676672101.52
Sammar Gajjarc Priyam Garg b Vipraj Nigam14182077.78
Chirag Janinot out403122129.03
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Vineet Panwar70410015.9
Karan Chaudhary5.10331006.4
Prashant Veer90531005.9
Zeeshan Ansari90460025.1
Vipraj Nigam80461015.8
Rinku Singh20150007.5

Match Summary

Uttar Pradesh vs Saurashtra, 2nd Quarter-Final, Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26

Date: January 12, 2026
Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru

Match Summary

In a thrilling encounter affected by rain, Saurashtra emerged victorious over Uttar Pradesh by 17 runs using the VJD Method. Harvik Desai's unbeaten century and Chetan Sakariya's crucial bowling performance were pivotal in securing the win.

Detailed Narrative

The match began with Saurashtra winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Uttar Pradesh set a formidable target, scoring 310 for 8 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was anchored by Abhishek Goswami and Sameer Rizvi, both contributing significant half-centuries. Goswami scored a well-crafted 88 off 82 balls, featuring 12 boundaries, before being stumped by Harvik Desai off Prasanta Rana's bowling. Sameer Rizvi remained not out on 88 from 77 deliveries, including 10 fours and two sixes.

Uttar Pradesh's innings saw notable contributions from Priyam Garg (35 off 39) and Prashant Veer (30 off 31), but it was their partnerships that helped build the total. Chetan Sakariya was the standout bowler for Saurashtra, claiming three wickets for 54 runs in his full quota of 10 overs. His wickets included Aryan Juyal for a duck and Rituraj Sharma for a modest score of 12.

Chasing a revised target due to rain interruptions, Saurashtra relied heavily on opener Harvik Desai who played a match-winning innings of an unbeaten century (100* off 116 balls). His composed knock included eight fours and two sixes. Desai was well-supported by Prerak Mankad who scored a brisk 67 off 66 balls before being stumped by Aryan Juyal off Prashant Veer's delivery.

Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Saurashtra maintained their momentum with Chirag Jani contributing an unbeaten quick-fire 40 off just 31 balls. The Uttar Pradesh bowlers struggled to contain the run flow under pressure with only Karan Chaudhary and Vipraj Nigam managing to take a wicket each.

The match ended with Saurashtra reaching 238 for 3 in 40.1 overs when rain intervened again, leading to their victory by the VJD Method. Harvik Desai's exceptional all-round performance with both bat and gloves earned him the Player of the Match award.

This quarter-final encounter highlighted the importance of steady partnerships and strategic bowling changes in limited-overs cricket, ultimately showcasing Saurashtra's ability to adapt under pressure and advance in the tournament.