In a thrilling match at the Kotambi Stadium, Rajasthan's opener Abhijeet Tomar's brilliant century and a five-wicket haul from Tamil Nadu's Varun Chakaravarthy made for an exciting game. Tomar's partnership with skipper Mahipal Lomror set the foundation for Rajasthan's first-ever victory over Tamil Nadu in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. They will now face Vidarbha in the quarterfinals on Sunday. Additionally, Haryana dominated Bengal with all-round performances from Parth Vats and Nishant Sandhu, securing a 72-run win.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rajasthan Triumphs, Haryana Dominates
The Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's premier domestic 50-over cricket tournament, has provided thrilling encounters in its latest round of matches.
Rajasthan's Historic Victory
Rajasthan emerged victorious in a nail-biting clash against Tamil Nadu at the Kotambi Stadium. Opener Abhijeet Tomar's scintillating century (115) and captain Mahipal Lomror's crucial 44 laid the foundation for Rajasthan's innings. Lomror's partnership with Tomar laid the foundation for Rajasthan's first-ever victory over Tamil Nadu in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Tamil Nadu's Varun Chakaravarthy fought back with a five-wicket haul, but it wasn't enough to prevent Rajasthan from triumphing by 14 runs.
Haryana's Dominance
Haryana continued their strong performance, thrashing Bengal by 72 runs in a one-sided encounter. Parth Vats and Nishant Sandhu played key roles in Haryana's all-round display. Vats scored a half-century (53) and also grabbed three wickets, while Sandhu took four wickets and contributed 29 runs with the bat. Bengal's batting lineup struggled against Haryana's disciplined bowling, with only Anustup Majumdar (61) offering some resistance.
Upcoming Quarterfinals
Rajasthan will face Vidarbha in the quarterfinals on Sunday. Vidarbha advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Kerala in their last group match. Haryana, on the other hand, will take on Gujarat in another quarterfinal on Monday.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
Q1: Who won the Vijay Hazare Trophy last year? A1: Mumbai defeated Karnataka in the final to win the 2021-22 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Q2: When was the Vijay Hazare Trophy first held? A2: The Vijay Hazare Trophy was first held in 1956-57.
Q3: Who is the highest run-scorer in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy? A3: Shikhar Dhawan holds the record for most runs scored in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, with 5,654 runs.
Q4: Who is the highest wicket-taker in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy? A4: R. Vinay Kumar has taken the most wickets in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, with 276 dismissals.
Q5: What is the prize money for winning the Vijay Hazare Trophy? A5: The winning team of the Vijay Hazare Trophy receives prize money of ₹2 crore, while the runner-up team receives ₹1 crore.
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