Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 | 26-Dec-2025 09:00 AM | Narendra Modi Stadium
KER 284/7 (50) CRR: 5.9
KAR 285/2 (48.2) CRR: 5.9
Karnataka won by 8 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaran Ravichandran* | 25 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 156.25 |
| Karun Nair | 130 | 130 | 14 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Nidheesh* | 9.2 | 1 | 48 | 1 | 5.14 |
| Akhil Scaria | 7 | 1 | 44 | 1 | 6.29 |
Karnataka Confirmed Playing11:
1- Mayank Agarwal(c), 2- Devdutt Padikkal, 3- Karun Nair, 4- Smaran Ravichandran, 5- Krishnan Shrijith(w), 6- Abhinav Manohar, 7- Shreyas Gopal, 8- Vidyadhar Patil, 9- Shreesha Achar, 10- Abhilash Shetty, 11- Vidhwath KaverappaKerala Confirmed Playing11:
1- Rohan Kunnummal(c), 2- Abhishek P Nair, 3- Ahammed Imran, 4- Baba Aparajith, 5- Vishnu Vinod, 6- Ankit Sharma, 7- Mohammed Azharuddeen(w), 8- Akhil Scaria, 9- MD Nidheesh, 10- KM Asif, 11- Vignesh PuthurKarnataka vs Kerala
Kerala — Innings 1 (284/7 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunnummal (c) c Krishnan Shrijith b Abhilash Shetty | 12 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Abhishek P Nair c Krishnan Shrijith b Abhilash Shetty | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Ahammed Imran lbw b Abhilash Shetty | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aparajith c Smaran Ravichandran b Shreyas Gopal | 71 | 62 | 8 | 2 | 114.52 | |
| Akhil Scaria c Krishnan Shrijith b Vidhwath Kaverappa | 27 | 60 | 0 | 1 | 45 | |
| Vishnu Vinod c Shreesha Achar b Shreyas Gopal | 35 | 37 | 3 | 1 | 94.59 | |
| Azharuddeen (wk) not out | 84 | 58 | 3 | 4 | 144.83 | |
| Ankit Sharma c Krishnan Shrijith b Vidyadhar Patil | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | |
| Nidheesh not out | 34 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 72.34 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 9 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 284 | 7 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | KM Asif, Vignesh Puthur | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidhwath Kaverappa | 10 | 0 | 70 | 1 | 7 |
| Abhilash Shetty | 10 | 1 | 59 | 3 | 5.9 |
| Vidyadhar Patil | 10 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 3.6 |
| Shreesha Achar | 10 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 5.6 |
| Shreyas Gopal | 10 | 0 | 61 | 2 | 6.1 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Kunnummal & Abhishek P Nair | 12 | 19 |
| Kunnummal & Ahammed Imran | 0 | 1 |
| Kunnummal & Aparajith | 37 | 28 |
| Akhil Scaria & Aparajith | 77 | 97 |
| Akhil Scaria & Vishnu Vinod | 2 | 10 |
| Azharuddeen & Vishnu Vinod | 54 | 53 |
| Azharuddeen & Ankit Sharma | 3 | 8 |
| Azharuddeen & Nidheesh | 99 | 84 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek P Nair | 3.1 | 12 |
| 2 | Ahammed Imran | 3.2 | 12 |
| 3 | Kunnummal | 8 | 49 |
| 4 | Aparajith | 24.1 | 126 |
| 5 | Akhil Scaria | 25.5 | 128 |
| 6 | Vishnu Vinod | 34.4 | 182 |
| 7 | Ankit Sharma | 36 | 185 |
Karnataka — Innings 2 (285/2 in 48.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayank Agarwal (c) lbw b Akhil Scaria | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Devdutt Padikkal c Vignesh Puthur b Nidheesh | 124 | 137 | 12 | 3 | 90.51 | |
| Karun Nair not out | 130 | 130 | 14 | 0 | 100 | |
| Smaran Ravichandran not out | 25 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 156.25 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 285 | 2 wkts, 48.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Krishnan Shrijith (wk), Abhinav Manohar, Shreyas Gopal, Vidyadhar Patil, Shreesha Achar, Abhilash Shetty, Vidhwath Kaverappa | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Nidheesh | 9.2 | 1 | 48 | 1 | 5.1 |
| Akhil Scaria | 7 | 1 | 44 | 1 | 6.3 |
| KM Asif | 8 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Vignesh Puthur | 10 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 4.8 |
| Baba Aparajith | 8 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Ankit Sharma | 6 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 5.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mayank Agarwal & Padikkal | 1 | 8 |
| Karun Nair & Padikkal | 223 | 236 |
| Karun Nair & Smaran Ravichandran | 61 | 46 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayank Agarwal | 1.2 | 1 |
| 2 | Devdutt Padikkal | 40.4 | 224 |
Match Info
| Match | Karnataka vs Kerala |
|---|---|
| Series | Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 |
| Time | 26-Dec-2025 09:00 AM |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Sports18 Network |
Match Preview: Karnataka vs Kerala (KAR vs KER)
Karnataka will face Kerala in a thrilling match on 26-Dec-2025 in Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26. The match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium at 09:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Sports18 Network.
Match Overview
Karnataka is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Kerala 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 Narendra Modi Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Karnataka will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Kerala will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Karnataka batting and Kerala 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 Karnataka showcase its strengths, or will Kerala pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Sports18 Network on 26-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
