Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 | 31-Dec-2025 09:00 AM | Gujarat College Ground
RAJ 343/7 (50)
KER 348/8 (50)
Kerala won by 2 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Nidheesh* | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Eden Apple Tom | 40 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 222.22 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aniket Choudhary* | 10 | 0 | 67 | 4 | 6.7 |
| Akash Maharaj Singh | 10 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 9.6 |
Kerala Confirmed Playing11:
1- Rohan Kunnummal(c), 2- Krishna Prasad, 3- Ankit Sharma, 4- Baba Aparajith, 5- Salman Nizar, 6- Mohammed Azharuddeen(w), 7- Vishnu Vinod, 8- Eden Apple Tom, 9- Muhammed Sharafuddeen, 10- MD Nidheesh, 11- Vignesh PuthurRajasthan Confirmed Playing11:
1- Samarpit Joshi(w), 2- Karan Lamba, 3- Deepak Hooda, 4- Mahipal Lomror, 5- Ashok Sharma, 6- Ram Mohan Chouhan, 7- Kukna Ajay Singh, 8- Manav Suthar(c), 9- Aniket Choudhary, 10- Aditya Singh Rathore, 11- Akash Maharaj SinghKerala vs Rajasthan
Rajasthan — Innings 1 (343/7 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Rathore c Aparajith b Eden Apple | 25 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 178.57 | |
| Ram Mohan Chouhan c Vignesh Puthur b Ankit Sharma | 15 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 78.95 | |
| Karan Lamba not out | 119 | 131 | 6 | 4 | 90.84 | |
| Deepak Hooda c and b Aparajith | 86 | 83 | 4 | 6 | 103.61 | |
| Lomror c Azharuddeen b Muhammed Sharafuddeen | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Samarpit Joshi (wk) c Nidheesh b Muhammed Sharafuddeen | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 109.09 | |
| Kukna Ajay Singh c Eden Apple b Muhammed Sharafuddeen | 23 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 153.33 | |
| Manav Suthar (c) hit wkt b Nidheesh | 21 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 190.91 | |
| Ashok Sharma not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 6 | Wides: 26 | Total: 32 | |||||
| Total | 343 | 7 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Aniket Choudhary, Akash Singh | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nidheesh | 9 | 1 | 64 | 1 | 7.1 |
| Eden Apple | 10 | 0 | 68 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Ankit Sharma | 10 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Muhammed Sharafuddeen | 9 | 1 | 55 | 3 | 6.1 |
| Vignesh Puthur | 5 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 12.2 |
| Aparajith | 7 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 6.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Aditya Rathore & Ram Mohan Chouhan | 29 | 23 |
| Karan Lamba & Ram Mohan Chouhan | 18 | 18 |
| Hooda & Karan Lamba | 171 | 165 |
| Lomror & Karan Lamba | 36 | 30 |
| Samarpit Joshi & Karan Lamba | 20 | 16 |
| Karan Lamba & Kukna Ajay Singh | 31 | 25 |
| Manav Suthar & Karan Lamba | 37 | 22 |
| Ashok Sharma & Karan Lamba | 1 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aditya Rathore | 3.5 | 29 |
| 2 | Ram Mohan Chouhan | 6.5 | 47 |
| 3 | Deepak Hooda | 34.2 | 218 |
| 4 | Lomror | 39.2 | 254 |
| 5 | Samarpit Joshi | 42 | 274 |
| 6 | Kukna Ajay Singh | 46.1 | 305 |
| 7 | Manav Suthar | 49.5 | 342 |
Kerala — Innings 2 (348/8 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohan Kunnummal (c) b Aniket Choudhary | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Krishna Prasad c and b Ashok Sharma | 53 | 61 | 3 | 2 | 86.89 | |
| Baba Aparajith c Lomror b Aniket Choudhary | 126 | 116 | 12 | 4 | 108.62 | |
| Vishnu Vinod c and b Aniket Choudhary | 28 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 127.27 | |
| Mohammed Azharuddeen (wk) st Samarpit Joshi b Manav Suthar | 28 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 140 | |
| Muhammed Sharafuddeen lbw b Manav Suthar | 11 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 55 | |
| Salman Nizar c (sub)Mukul Choudhary b Aniket Choudhary | 18 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 94.74 | |
| Ankit Sharma run out (Samarpit Joshi) | 27 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 122.73 | |
| Eden Apple Tom not out | 40 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 222.22 | |
| MD Nidheesh not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 3 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 10 | Total: 15 | |||||
| Total | 348 | 8 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Vignesh Puthur | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aniket Choudhary | 10 | 0 | 67 | 4 | 6.7 |
| Akash Maharaj Singh | 10 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 9.6 |
| Manav Suthar | 10 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Ashok Sharma | 9 | 0 | 71 | 1 | 7.9 |
| Kukna Ajay Singh | 10 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 5 |
| Mahipal Lomror | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Kunnummal & Krishna Prasad | 0 | 1 |
| Aparajith & Krishna Prasad | 152 | 153 |
| Aparajith & Vishnu Vinod | 48 | 40 |
| Muhammed Sharafuddeen & Aparajith | 23 | 16 |
| Azharuddeen & Muhammed Sharafuddeen | 16 | 19 |
| Muhammed Sharafuddeen & Salman Nizar | 14 | 20 |
| Salman Nizar & Ankit Sharma | 31 | 21 |
| Eden Apple & Ankit Sharma | 46 | 26 |
| Eden Apple & Nidheesh | 15 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohan Kunnummal | 0.1 | 0 |
| 2 | Krishna Prasad | 25.4 | 155 |
| 3 | Vishnu Vinod | 32.1 | 203 |
| 4 | Baba Aparajith | 34.5 | 226 |
| 5 | Mohammed Azharuddeen | 38 | 242 |
| 6 | Muhammed Sharafuddeen | 41.2 | 256 |
| 7 | Salman Nizar | 44.5 | 287 |
| 8 | Ankit Sharma | 49.2 | 333 |
Match Info
| Match | Kerala vs Rajasthan |
|---|---|
| Series | Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 |
| Time | 31-Dec-2025 09:00 AM |
| Venue | Gujarat College Ground |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Sports18 Network |
Match Preview: Kerala vs Rajasthan (KER vs RJS)
Kerala will face Rajasthan in a thrilling match on 31-Dec-2025 in Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26. The match will be played at Gujarat College Ground at 09:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Sports18 Network.
Match Overview
Kerala is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Rajasthan 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 Gujarat College Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Kerala will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Rajasthan will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Kerala batting and Rajasthan 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 Kerala showcase its strengths, or will Rajasthan pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Sports18 Network on 31-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
