The highly anticipated Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 final is set to feature a thrilling clash between Karnataka and Vidarbha on Saturday, January 18. Captains Mayank Agarwal (Karnataka) and Karun Nair (Vidarbha) have been in phenomenal form, making this an exciting finale to the domestic 50-over tournament.
Karun Nair: The Story of the Season
Vidarbha’s skipper Karun Nair has been the standout performer of the tournament, boasting an incredible average of 752 with five centuries to his name. His performances have drawn widespread praise, including accolades from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, and have reignited discussions about his potential return to the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy.
Road to the Final
Karnataka earned their spot in the final by defeating defending champions Haryana in a five-wicket victory during the semi-finals. Vidarbha, led by Nair, dominated Maharashtra in their semi-final clash, securing a 69-run win.
Match Details
Date and Time
- The final will take place on Saturday, January 18, starting at 1:30 PM IST.
- The toss will be conducted at 1 PM IST.
Venue
- The match will be held at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
Broadcast and Streaming
- TV Broadcast: The final will be aired live on the Sports18 Network.
- Live Streaming: Fans can watch the match live on the JioCinema app and website.
Squads
Karnataka:
Mayank Agarwal (c), Shreyas Gopal, Abhilash Shetty, KV Aneesh, Kishan Bedare, Manoj Bhandage, Praveen Dubey, Hardik Raj, V Koushik, Abhinav Manohar, Nikin Jose, Vidyadhar Patil, KL Shrijith, Luvnith Sisodia, R Smaran, Vijaykumar Vyshak.
Vidarbha:
Karun Nair (c), Nachiket Bhute, Shubham Dubey, Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Yash Kadam, Aman Mokhade, Darshan Nalkande, Yash Rathod, Parth Rekhade, Jitesh Sharma, Dhruv Shorey, Atharva Taide, Aditya Thakare, Akshay Wadkar, Apoorv Wankhede, Yash Thakur.
The stage is set for an epic showdown as two in-form teams battle for the coveted trophy. Fans can expect an exhilarating contest between Karnataka and Vidarbha as domestic cricket’s finest talents go head-to-head.
