Karnataka Clinch Vijay Hazare Trophy For Record 5th Time
In the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2024-25 final, Karnataka emerged victorious by 36 runs against Vidarbha on January 19, 2025, at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. This win marks Karnataka’s fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title. The thrilling encounter saw Karnataka posting a commanding total and defending it successfully, despite a spirited fight from Vidarbha’s batters.
Karnataka, led by Mayank Agarwal, won the toss and chose to bat first. The innings were anchored by Ravichandran Smaran, who scored a blistering 101 runs off 92 balls, his second List A century. He was well-supported by Krishnan Srijith, who contributed 78 runs off 74 balls.
Towards the end of the innings, Abhinav Manohar, known for his T20 prowess, played a match-winning cameo, smashing 79 runs off 42 balls. Karnataka finished their innings with a total of 348/6 in 50 overs, setting a daunting target for Vidarbha.
Karnataka’s fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title comes after previous wins in 2013-14, 2014-15, 2017-18, and 2019-20. The team has established a strong legacy in domestic cricket, becoming one of the most successful teams in the competition’s history.
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 by defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs in the final at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on January 19, 2025. This marks Karnataka’s fifth title in the history of the tournament. |
| Match Overview | Karnataka posted 348/6 in 50 overs and successfully defended the total despite a strong fight from Vidarbha. |
| Key Performances | – Ravichandran Smaran: 101 runs off 92 balls (second List A century). |
| – Krishnan Srijith: 78 runs off 74 balls. | |
| – Abhinav Manohar: 79 runs off 42 balls. | |
| Karnataka’s Title Legacy | This is Karnataka’s fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title after wins in 2013-14, 2014-15, 2017-18, and 2019-20. |
| Vidarbha’s Response | Vidarbha fell short with 312 runs in 48.2 overs, despite Dhruv Shorey’s 100 and Harsh Dubey’s explosive 63 off 30 balls. |
| Important Stats | – Karnataka: 348/6 in 50 overs. |
| – Vidarbha: 312 all out in 48.2 overs. |
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