Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 | 08-Jan-2026 09:00 AM | Anantam Ground
SKM 160/6 (38)
HP 163/1 (26.1)
Himachal Pradesh won by 9 wkts (38 Overs game)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankush Bains* | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Kushal Pal | 79 | 74 | 8 | 1 | 106.76 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siddharth Prasad* | 4.1 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 7.68 |
| Md Saptulla | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
Himachal Pradesh Confirmed Playing11:
1- Kushal Pal, 2- Innesh Mahajan, 3- Pukhraj Mann, 4- Ankush Bains(w), 5- Mridul Surroch(c), 6- Mayank Dagar, 7- Amanpreet Singh, 8- Amit Kumar, 9- Vaibhav Arora, 10- Abhishek Kumar, 11- Aryaman Singh DhaliwalSikkim Confirmed Playing11:
1- Md Saptulla, 2- K Sai Satwik, 3- Ashish Thapa(w), 4- Amit Rajera, 5- Gurinder Singh, 6- Siddharth Prasad, 7- Ankur Malik, 8- Palzor Tamang, 9- Lee Yong Lepcha(c), 10- Abishek Kumar, 11- Pranesh ChettriHimachal Pradesh vs Sikkim
Sikkim — Innings 1 (160/6 in 38 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amit Rajera st Ankush Bains b Mridul Surroch | 28 | 48 | 5 | 0 | 58.33 | |
| K Sai Satwik b Mridul Surroch | 22 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 56.41 | |
| Ashish Thapa (wk) b Aryaman Singh Dhaliwal | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Gurinder Singh not out | 65 | 61 | 4 | 3 | 106.56 | |
| Pranesh Chettri st Ankush Bains b Mridul Surroch | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Palzor Tamang c and b Vaibhav Arora | 9 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 47.37 | |
| Lee Yong Lepcha (c) c Mridul Surroch b Mayank Dagar | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | |
| Ankur Malik not out | 28 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 62.22 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 160 | 6 wkts, 38 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Md Saptulla, Siddharth Prasad, Abishek Kumar | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Kumar | 8 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 6.1 |
| Vaibhav Arora | 7 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 6.3 |
| Mridul Surroch | 8 | 2 | 24 | 3 | 3 |
| Aryaman Singh Dhaliwal | 8 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 2.6 |
| Mayank Dagar | 7 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 3.1 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Amit Rajera & K Sai Satwik | 51 | 86 |
| Ashish Thapa & K Sai Satwik | 1 | 4 |
| Ashish Thapa & Gurinder Singh | 0 | 2 |
| Amar Iqbal Bhutia & Pranesh Chettri | 1 | 6 |
| Gurinder Singh & Palzor Tamang | 19 | 33 |
| Lee Yong Lepcha & Gurinder Singh | 9 | 17 |
| Gurinder Singh & Ankur Malik | 79 | 81 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amit Rajera | 14.2 | 51 |
| 2 | K Sai Satwik | 15 | 52 |
| 3 | Ashish Thapa | 15.2 | 52 |
| 4 | Pranesh Chettri | 16.2 | 53 |
| 5 | Palzor Tamang | 21.5 | 72 |
| 6 | Lee Yong Lepcha | 24.4 | 81 |
Himachal Pradesh — Innings 2 (163/1 in 26.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushal Pal not out | 79 | 74 | 8 | 1 | 106.76 | |
| Innesh Mahajan c Pranesh Chettri b Ankur Malik | 73 | 68 | 8 | 1 | 107.35 | |
| Ankush Bains (wk) not out | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 1 | Total: 2 | |||||
| Total | 163 | 1 wkts, 26.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Pukhraj Mann, Mridul Surroch (c), Mayank Dagar, Amanpreet Singh, Amit Kumar, Vaibhav Arora, Abhishek Kumar, Aryaman Singh Dhaliwal | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palzor Tamang | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| Md Saptulla | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
| Lee Yong Lepcha | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 |
| Gurinder Singh | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 5.6 |
| Abishek Kumar | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Ankur Malik | 6 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Siddharth Prasad | 4.1 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 7.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Kushal Pal & Innesh Mahajan | 143 | 129 |
| Ankush Bains & Kushal Pal | 20 | 28 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innesh Mahajan | 21.3 | 143 |
Match Info
| Match | Himachal Pradesh vs Sikkim |
|---|---|
| Series | Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 |
| Time | 08-Jan-2026 09:00 AM |
| Venue | Anantam Ground |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Sports18 Network |
Match Preview: Himachal Pradesh vs Sikkim (HIM vs SIK)
Himachal Pradesh will face Sikkim in a thrilling match on 08-Jan-2026 in Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26. The match will be played at Anantam Ground at 09:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Sports18 Network.
Match Overview
Himachal Pradesh is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Sikkim remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26.
The pitch at Anantam Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Himachal Pradesh will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Sikkim will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Himachal Pradesh batting and Sikkim bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Himachal Pradesh showcase its strengths, or will Sikkim pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Sports18 Network on 08-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
