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Punjab’s Abhishek Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh created history with a record-breaking 298-run partnership for the opening wicket against Saurashtra. Their remarkable stand showcased exceptional batting skill and resilience, setting a new benchmark in partnership records. This stellar performance not only provided Punjab with a commanding start but also highlighted the duo’s ability to dominate the […]
Punjab’s Abhishek Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh created history with a record-breaking 298-run partnership for the opening wicket against Saurashtra. Their remarkable stand showcased exceptional batting skill and resilience, setting a new benchmark in partnership records. This stellar performance not only provided Punjab with a commanding start but also highlighted the duo’s ability to dominate the opposition with their aggressive yet calculated approach.
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Mayank Agarwal, Karnataka’s captain, continued his stellar form with a third consecutive List A century in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Despite his remarkable knock, it wasn’t enough to secure a win, as Hyderabad successfully chased down a target of 322 with two balls to spare, thanks to Tilak Varma’s pivotal 106-ball 99.
After four games, Agarwal has amassed 428 runs in five innings, making him the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament. His strike rate of 117.26 is the highest among the top five run-getters, underscoring his aggressive and consistent performances. This resurgence comes at a crucial juncture for Karnataka, with selectors focusing on giving opportunities to younger players. The ongoing transition has already seen senior players like Manish Pandey and K Gowtham falling out of favor, while others, including R Samarth and Karun Nair, have moved to different state teams.
Mayank Agarwal, who went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction, has struggled for consistency this season. He managed only 179 runs in seven innings during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a disappointing return that coincided with Karnataka’s early group-stage exit. His form in the first half of the Ranji Trophy season has also been underwhelming, with 203 runs in seven innings at an average of just 29.
Despite Agarwal’s struggles, Karnataka has shown resilience in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, winning four out of five games to secure the second spot in Group C. They are tied on 16 points with table-toppers Punjab, while T20 champions Mumbai trail in third place with 12 points.
Karun Nair, the former Karnataka star, has been in scintillating form for Vidarbha, where he is also leading as captain. Vidarbha remains unbeaten in the competition, with Nair delivering standout performances, including scores of 112*, 44*, 163*, and 111*. His latest century was pivotal in Vidarbha’s commanding victory over Tamil Nadu in Visakhapatnam, a result that has slightly dented Tamil Nadu’s knockout qualification hopes.
Nair currently leads the run charts with 430 runs in four innings at an impressive strike rate of 116.21. His exceptional form has propelled Vidarbha to the top of Group D, with four wins in as many matches, ahead of Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, who sit second and third, respectively. Adding to his accolades, Nair was also Vidarbha’s top scorer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy earlier this season.
Punjab’s openers, Abhishek Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh, delivered a record-breaking performance with a 298-run partnership in their team’s total of 424 for 5 against Saurashtra in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. This stand is the joint second-highest opening partnership in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, equaling the 2022 record set by Bengal’s Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sudip Gharami. Abhishek, who also serves as Punjab’s captain, smashed a career-best 170 off just 96 balls, while Prabhsimran contributed 125 in a dazzling display of batting. The highest opening stand remains Tamil Nadu’s 416 by N Jagadeesan and B Sai Sudharsan against Arunachal in November 2022. Punjab’s 424 is now tied as the fifth-highest team total in the tournament’s history.
Despite Arpit Vasavada‘s valiant 104 for Saurashtra, they fell 57 runs short in the chase. Earlier in the tournament, Punjab showcased their dominance in other matches as well. Arshdeep Singh claimed his second List A five-wicket haul with figures of 5 for 38, helping Punjab defeat Mumbai. Prabhsimran then hammered an unbeaten 150 off just 101 balls to lead Punjab in chasing a target of 249 in just 29 overs, boosting their net run rate significantly. Adding to Punjab’s highlights, Prabhsimran’s cousin, Anmolpreet Singh, hit the third-fastest List A century earlier in the competition, reaching the milestone in just 35 balls against Arunachal.
Mumbai’s Ayush Mhatre etched his name in the record books by becoming the youngest player to score 150-plus in List A cricket during Mumbai’s clash against Nagaland on Tuesday. At just 17 years and 268 days, he surpassed Yashasvi Jaiswal’s previous record of 17 years and 291 days.
Making his debut earlier this season, Mhatre played a breathtaking innings, smashing 181 off just 117 balls, studded with 11 sixes and 15 fours. His explosive knock propelled Mumbai to an imposing total of 403 for 7, a target that proved insurmountable for Nagaland, who fell short by a massive 189 runs.