Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 | 03-Jan-2026 09:00 AM | KSCA Cricket Ground
SAUR 294/8 (50)
RLYS 263/10 (49.1)
Saurashtra won by 31 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunal Yadav* | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chirag Jani* | 9.1 | 1 | 58 | 2 | 6.33 |
| Ankur Panwar | 10 | 1 | 49 | 3 | 4.9 |
Railways Confirmed Playing11:
1- Ansh Yadav, 2- Pratham Singh, 3- Sahab Yuvraj, 4- Upendra Yadav(w), 5- Ravi Singh, 6- Ashutosh Sharma, 7- Raj Choudhary, 8- Karn Sharma(c), 9- Rahul Sharma, 10- Zubair Ali khan, 11- Kunal YadavSaurashtra Confirmed Playing11:
1- Harvik Desai(w/c), 2- Vishvaraj Jadeja, 3- Hetvik Kotak, 4- Sammar Gajjar, 5- Prerak Mankad, 6- Chirag Jani, 7- Ruchit Ahir, 8- Ankur Panwar, 9- Aditya Jadeja, 10- Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, 11- Hiten KanbiRailways vs Saurashtra
Saurashtra — Innings 1 (294/8 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvik Desai (c) (wk) c Upendra Yadav b Rahul Sharma | 10 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 38.46 | |
| Vishvaraj Jadeja c Sahab Yuvraj b Kunal Yadav | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 46.15 | |
| Prerak Mankad b Zubair Ali | 28 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 84.85 | |
| Sammar Gajjar c Sahab Yuvraj b Zubair Ali | 147 | 135 | 14 | 4 | 108.89 | |
| Hetvik Kotak c Upendra Yadav b Rahul Sharma | 37 | 52 | 2 | 1 | 71.15 | |
| Chirag Jani c Ansh Yadav b Kunal Yadav | 26 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 123.81 | |
| Ruchit Ahir c (sub)Kush Marathe b Kunal Yadav | 18 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 120 | |
| DA Jadeja c Karn Sharma b Zubair Ali | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 250 | |
| Ankur Panwar not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 9 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 294 | 8 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Aditya Jadeja, Hiten Kanbi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahul Sharma | 10 | 2 | 32 | 2 | 3.2 |
| Kunal Yadav | 10 | 0 | 71 | 3 | 7.1 |
| Zubair Ali | 10 | 0 | 82 | 3 | 8.2 |
| Sahab Yuvraj | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Karn Sharma | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 4.6 |
| Raj Choudhary | 7 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 4.6 |
| Ansh Yadav | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Harvik Desai & Vishvaraj Jadeja | 17 | 34 |
| Prerak Mankad & Harvik Desai | 17 | 15 |
| Sammar Gajjar & Prerak Mankad | 28 | 50 |
| Hetvik Kotak & Sammar Gajjar | 111 | 132 |
| Chirag Jani & Sammar Gajjar | 66 | 39 |
| Ruchit Ahir & Sammar Gajjar | 38 | 23 |
| Dharmendrasinh Jadeja & Sammar Gajjar | 10 | 4 |
| Ankur Panwar & Dharmendrasinh Jadeja | 7 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vishvaraj Jadeja | 5.4 | 17 |
| 2 | Harvik Desai | 8.1 | 34 |
| 3 | Prerak Mankad | 16.3 | 62 |
| 4 | Hetvik Kotak | 38.3 | 173 |
| 5 | Chirag Jani | 44.5 | 239 |
| 6 | Ruchit Ahir | 48.4 | 277 |
| 7 | Sammar Gajjar | 49.2 | 287 |
| 8 | DA Jadeja | 50 | 294 |
Railways — Innings 2 (263/10 in 49.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ansh Yadav b Ankur Panwar | 10 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 32.26 | |
| Pratham Singh c Harvik Desai b Aditya Jadeja | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Sahab Yuvraj c Harvik Desai b Ankur Panwar | 39 | 46 | 5 | 0 | 84.78 | |
| Upendra Yadav (wk) c Ankur Panwar b Chirag Jani | 86 | 97 | 7 | 1 | 88.66 | |
| Ravi Singh c Harvik Desai b Prerak Mankad | 9 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 47.37 | |
| Raj Choudhary run out (Ankur Panwar) | 14 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 51.85 | |
| Ashutosh Sharma c (sub)Ansh Gosai b Prerak Mankad | 65 | 45 | 6 | 3 | 144.44 | |
| Zubair Ali khan c (sub)Ansh Gosai b Prerak Mankad | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150 | |
| Karn Sharma (c) c DA Jadeja b Ankur Panwar | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Kunal Yadav not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Rahul Sharma c Vishvaraj Jadeja b Chirag Jani | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 9 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 263 | 10 wkts, 49.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Jadeja | 5 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 4 |
| Chirag Jani | 9.1 | 1 | 58 | 2 | 6.3 |
| Ankur Panwar | 10 | 1 | 49 | 3 | 4.9 |
| Hiten Kanbi | 5 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Dharmendrasinh Jadeja | 10 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Prerak Mankad | 9 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 5.3 |
| Sammar Gajjar | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ansh Yadav & Pratham Singh | 3 | 15 |
| Sahab Yuvraj & Ansh Yadav | 41 | 57 |
| Sahab Yuvraj & Upendra Yadav | 15 | 18 |
| Upendra Yadav & Ravi Singh | 26 | 34 |
| Raj Choudhary & Upendra Yadav | 53 | 72 |
| Ashutosh Sharma & Upendra Yadav | 60 | 57 |
| Zubair Ali & Ashutosh Sharma | 35 | 19 |
| Karn Sharma & Ashutosh Sharma | 23 | 16 |
| Karn Sharma & Kunal Yadav | 0 | 1 |
| Rahul Sharma & Kunal Yadav | 7 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pratham Singh | 2.3 | 3 |
| 2 | Ansh Yadav | 12 | 44 |
| 3 | Sahab Yuvraj | 15 | 59 |
| 4 | Ravi Singh | 20.4 | 85 |
| 5 | Raj Choudhary | 32.4 | 138 |
| 6 | Upendra Yadav | 42.1 | 198 |
| 7 | Zubair Ali khan | 45.2 | 233 |
| 8 | Ashutosh Sharma | 48 | 256 |
| 9 | Karn Sharma | 48.1 | 256 |
| 10 | Rahul Sharma | 49.1 | 263 |
Match Info
| Match | Railways vs Saurashtra |
|---|---|
| Series | Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 |
| Time | 03-Jan-2026 09:00 AM |
| Venue | KSCA Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Sports18 Network |
Match Preview: Railways vs Saurashtra (RAI vs SAU)
Railways will face Saurashtra in a thrilling match on 03-Jan-2026 in Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26. The match will be played at KSCA Cricket Ground at 09:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Sports18 Network.
Match Overview
Railways is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Saurashtra 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 KSCA Cricket Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Railways will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Saurashtra will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Railways batting and Saurashtra 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 Railways showcase its strengths, or will Saurashtra pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Sports18 Network on 03-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
