Vijay Hazare Trophy Semi-Final 2025: Dominant Mayank Agarwal Thrashes Haryana to Power Karnataka’s Charge – Live Updates & Score

In a thrilling semifinal clash of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024–25 Karnataka advanced to the final after defeating the reigning champion Haryana by five wickets. Devdutt Padikkal, the game’s standout, led his team to victory with a heroic 86 runs off 113 balls. There will be a new champion this season when Haryana’s 237-run total was exceeded in 47.2 overs.
Haryana Innings
Haryana’s batting order had varying degrees of success, but certain players stood out:
- Top Order: Mayank Agarwal of Haryana was removed early for a duck following a solid start. Rahul Tewatia and Dinesh Bana were among the middle-order players who contributed to the innings’ stabilisation.
- Late Flourish: In the last overs, Haryana’s tailenders contributed vital runs. Haryana reached a solid total of 237/9 in 50 overs thanks to the dynamic combination of Amit Rana and Anuj Thakral. In the last overs, Thakral’s boundaries and sixes were crucial.
- Bowling Contributions: Prasidh Krishna and Shreyas Gopal, the bowlers for Karnataka, made sure that regular breakthroughs were made to limit Haryana’s score.
Karnataka Innings
The outstanding Devdutt Padikkal and his composed collaboration with Ravichandran Smaran served as the cornerstone of Karnataka’s pursuit:
Early Setback: Mayank Agarwal, the captain of Karnataka, was dismissed early in the innings after being caught lbw for 0.
Stable Collaborations: Padikkal established stable collaborations with Smaran and KV Aneesh. Smaran’s undefeated 76 off 94 balls served as the chase’s mainstay.
Crucial Moments: Smaran’s aggressive swing, which included a six over midwicket and a punch off the back foot, was crucial in containing the necessary pace.
Heroics of Padikkal: Although he didn’t reach a century, Padikkal’s calm innings made sure Karnataka was always in command. The team’s momentum was unaffected by his removal in the 40th over.
Turning Points
- Haryana’s Late-Order Resilience: Amit Rana and Thakral set a difficult goal by scoring vital runs in the last overs.
- Smaran’s Game-Changing Knock: Smaran’s ability to remain composed under duress and block Haryana’s spinners was really important.
- Padikkal’s dismissal by Sindhu: Haryana briefly felt hopeful as Sindhu’s delivery sent Padikkal back to the pavilion, but it was short-lived.
- Manohar’s Fast Finish: Abhinav Manohar gave Karnataka the victory with a boundary late in the innings.
Key Statistics
- Devdutt Padikkal: 86 runs (113b, 8×4, 1×6)
- Ravichandran Smaran: 76* runs (94b)
- Haryana’s Total: 237/9 in 50 overs
- Karnataka’s Chase: 238/5 in 47.2 overs
Match Report
Karnataka and Haryana’s semifinal matchup was as fierce as it was advertised. Karnataka is now ready to contend for the Vijay Hazare Trophy after ending their semifinal curse with this win. The game’s high points were Devdutt Padikkal’s brilliant innings and Smaran’s composed demeanour. Despite their best efforts, Haryana was unable to hold onto its crown. With Karnataka vying for the prized championship, the final looks to be a thrilling matchup.