Karnataka has once again proven their supremacy in domestic cricket by winning the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the 2024-25 season, defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs in the final. This victory marks their fifth title, highlighting their consistent performance throughout the tournament.
Captain Mayank Agarwal led the team with strategic acumen, while R. Smaran played a pivotal role in the semi-final against Haryana, contributing significantly to the team’s journey to the final.
The final match was a testament to Karnataka’s ability to bounce back from early setbacks, with their batting and bowling units performing exceptionally. This win not only celebrates their cricketing prowess but also their capacity to nurture talent for the national side.
Karnataka vs Vidarbha
Karnataka has won the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the 2024-25 season, defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs in the final. This victory marks their fifth title, equaling Tamil Nadu’s record for the most wins in the tournament’s history. Match Summary
Final Score: Karnataka 348/6, Vidarbha 312 all out
Result: Karnataka won by 36 runs
Key Performers
Karnataka:
R. Smaran: 101 runs off 92 balls
Krishnan Srijith: 78 runs off 74 balls
Abhinav Manohar: 79 runs off 42 balls
Vidarbha:
Dhruv Shorey: 100 runs off 100 balls
Team bowled out for 312 runs
Tournament Highlights
This victory is Karnataka’s fifth title in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, having previously won in the 2013-14, 2014-15, 2017-18, and 2019-20 seasons.
Karnataka finished the group stage with only one loss in seven matches.
They defeated Baroda and Haryana in the knockout stages to reach the final.
Individual Achievements
Karun Nair: Leading run-scorer of the tournament with 779 runs, including five centuries and one fifty.
Arshdeep Singh: Top bowler of the tournament with 20 wickets.
Historical Context
Karnataka’s win ties them with Tamil Nadu for the most titles in the tournament’s history.
Other teams with multiple titles include Mumbai (2) and Saurashtra (2).
This triumph showcases Karnataka’s strong performance and the emergence of new talent in their squad.