Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: The Vijay Hazare Trophy has gained importance this season and serves as a key reference point for India’s upcoming ODI selections. With the Ajit Agarkar-led national selection panel set to meet online on Saturday, the domestic 50-over tournament has become the focal point of talk of form, fitness and depth.
Rishabh Pant’s campaign attracted the most attention. After a long layoff due to injury, Pant returned to permanent domestic action and struggled to find consistency. In four matches, Vijay Hazare scored 121 runs, including a solitary half-century. For a player who is already on the fringes of India’s ODI set-up, these numbers have not left the selectors unconvinced, especially as KL Rahul has firmly established himself as the first-choice wicketkeeper.
The Vijay Hazare Trophy also highlighted the depth of competition in the middle order. Dhruv Jurel’s ability to score big runs under pressure has added to the selection headache, while Ishan Kishan’s form in domestic white-ball cricket has boosted his overall standing across formats. With limited slots available, every innings of Vijay Hazare carries added weight.
Among the biggest stories of the tournament is the red-hot form of Devdutt Padikkal. The left-handed batsman has already hit three centuries in just four matches, making him one of the most outstanding players in the competition. His consistency has made the selectors take notice even though India’s top order already contains established names like Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad.
The tournament also saw senior internationals operating under restriction. Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh’s appearance for Punjab will be played without spectators, mirroring the arrangement made earlier for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. None of these high profile Vijay Hazare games are broadcast or live streamed.
With India managing the workload ahead of a busy international calendar, the Vijay Hazare Trophy has effectively become a testing ground. For many players, strong performances here could directly affect national selection, so every match and every run is part of a much bigger story.
