Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 | 08-Jan-2026 09:00 AM | ADSA Railways Cricket Ground
TN 294/8 (50)
KER 217/10 (40.1)
Tamil Nadu won by 77 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biju Narayanan* | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Ali* | 9.1 | 0 | 36 | 4 | 3.93 |
| Sonu Yadav | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
Kerala Confirmed Playing11:
1- Rohan Kunnummal(c), 2- Krishna Prasad, 3- Mohammed Azharuddeen(w), 4- Baba Aparajith, 5- Vishnu Vinod, 6- Ankit Sharma, 7- MD Nidheesh, 8- Biju Narayanan, 9- Eden Apple Tom, 10- Salman Nizar, 11- Muhammed SharafuddeenTamil Nadu Confirmed Playing11:
1- Athish SR, 2- N Jagadeesan(w/c), 3- Baba Indrajith, 4- Andre Siddarth C, 5- Boopathi Kumar, 6- Mohamed Ali, 7- Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, 8- Sonu Yadav, 9- Sachin Rathi, 10- Sunny Sandhu, 11- Gurjapneet SinghKerala vs Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu — Innings 1 (294/8 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athish SR c (sub)Ahammed Imran b Eden Apple | 33 | 54 | 3 | 1 | 61.11 | |
| N Jagadeesan (c) (wk) c Salman Nizar b Eden Apple | 139 | 126 | 9 | 5 | 110.32 | |
| Andre Siddarth C c Salman Nizar b Biju Narayanan | 27 | 51 | 1 | 1 | 52.94 | |
| Baba Indrajith c (sub)Ahammed Imran b Ankit Sharma | 13 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 56.52 | |
| Boopathi Kumar b Eden Apple | 35 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 175 | |
| Sunny Sandhu c (sub)Akhil Scaria b Eden Apple | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Mohamed Ali b Eden Apple | 15 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore not out | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 | |
| Sonu Yadav c (sub)Akhil Scaria b Eden Apple | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gurjapneet Singh not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 12 | Total: 19 | |||||
| Total | 294 | 8 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sachin Rathi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Nidheesh | 9 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Muhammed Sharafuddeen | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Ankit Sharma | 10 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 4.3 |
| Baba Aparajith | 10 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 4.7 |
| Eden Apple Tom | 9 | 0 | 46 | 6 | 5.1 |
| Biju Narayanan | 10 | 0 | 65 | 1 | 6.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Athish SR & N Jagadeesan | 86 | 106 |
| Andre Siddarth C & N Jagadeesan | 68 | 85 |
| Indrajith & N Jagadeesan | 39 | 42 |
| Boopathi Kumar & N Jagadeesan | 73 | 40 |
| Boopathi Kumar & Sunny Sandhu | 1 | 2 |
| Sunny Sandhu & Sai Kishore | 15 | 11 |
| Mohamed Ali & Sai Kishore | 11 | 11 |
| Sonu Yadav & Sai Kishore | 0 | 1 |
| Gurjapneet Singh & Sai Kishore | 1 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athish SR | 17.4 | 86 |
| 2 | Andre Siddarth C | 31.5 | 154 |
| 3 | Baba Indrajith | 38.5 | 193 |
| 4 | N Jagadeesan | 45.3 | 266 |
| 5 | Boopathi Kumar | 45.5 | 267 |
| 6 | Sunny Sandhu | 47.4 | 282 |
| 7 | Mohamed Ali | 49.3 | 293 |
| 8 | Sonu Yadav | 49.4 | 293 |
Kerala — Innings 2 (217/10 in 40.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishna Prasad st N Jagadeesan b Sai Kishore | 14 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 56 | |
| Rohan Kunnummal (c) c Sonu Yadav b Sachin Rathi | 73 | 45 | 7 | 5 | 162.22 | |
| Baba Aparajith st N Jagadeesan b Sachin Rathi | 35 | 38 | 5 | 0 | 92.11 | |
| Vishnu Vinod c Sunny Sandhu b Mohamed Ali | 35 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 112.9 | |
| Salman Nizar c Sai Kishore b Sachin Rathi | 25 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 52.08 | |
| Mohammed Azharuddeen (wk) c Indrajith b Sai Kishore | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Ankit Sharma c Sonu Yadav b Sachin Rathi | 7 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 43.75 | |
| Muhammed Sharafuddeen lbw b Mohamed Ali | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Eden Apple Tom c Sai Kishore b Mohamed Ali | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 116.67 | |
| MD Nidheesh c Sai Kishore b Mohamed Ali | 11 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 84.62 | |
| Biju Narayanan not out | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 5 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 217 | 10 wkts, 40.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurjapneet Singh | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Sunny Sandhu | 7 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore | 7 | 1 | 37 | 2 | 5.3 |
| Sonu Yadav | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
| Sachin Rathi | 10 | 1 | 52 | 4 | 5.2 |
| Mohamed Ali | 9.1 | 0 | 36 | 4 | 3.9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Krishna Prasad & Kunnummal | 57 | 54 |
| Aparajith & Kunnummal | 60 | 43 |
| Aparajith & Vishnu Vinod | 17 | 21 |
| Salman Nizar & Vishnu Vinod | 36 | 42 |
| Salman Nizar & Azharuddeen | 1 | 1 |
| Salman Nizar & Ankit Sharma | 14 | 33 |
| Salman Nizar & Muhammed Sharafuddeen | 3 | 9 |
| Salman Nizar & Eden Apple | 11 | 10 |
| Salman Nizar & Nidheesh | 6 | 12 |
| Nidheesh & Biju Narayanan | 12 | 16 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krishna Prasad | 8.4 | 57 |
| 2 | Rohan Kunnummal | 15.5 | 117 |
| 3 | Baba Aparajith | 19.1 | 134 |
| 4 | Vishnu Vinod | 26.2 | 170 |
| 5 | Mohammed Azharuddeen | 27.4 | 171 |
| 6 | Ankit Sharma | 33.1 | 185 |
| 7 | Muhammed Sharafuddeen | 34.4 | 188 |
| 8 | Eden Apple Tom | 36.2 | 199 |
| 9 | Salman Nizar | 37.4 | 205 |
| 10 | MD Nidheesh | 40.2 | 217 |
Match Info
| Match | Kerala vs Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|
| Series | Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 |
| Time | 08-Jan-2026 09:00 AM |
| Venue | ADSA Railways Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Sports18 Network |
Match Preview: Kerala vs Tamil Nadu (KER vs TN)
Kerala will face Tamil Nadu in a thrilling match on 08-Jan-2026 in Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26. The match will be played at ADSA Railways Cricket 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 Tamil Nadu 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 ADSA Railways Cricket 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 Tamil Nadu will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Kerala batting and Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Sports18 Network on 08-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
