Key Highlights
- Karnataka posted 348/6 and won the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare final by 36 runs.
- Mayank Agarwal’s side elected to bat first and produced a formidable total.
- Ravichandran Smaran struck a rapid 101, while Krishnan Srijith added 78.
- All‑rounder Abhinav Manohar accelerated the chase with a 79‑run cameo.
- This victory marks Karnataka’s fifth title in the tournament’s history.
Detailed Insights
The final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 unfolded at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on 19 January 2025. After winning the toss, Karnataka elected to set a target, and their top order delivered a blistering display. Smaran’s 101 off 92 balls, his second List A century, anchored the innings, complemented by Srijith’s 78 from 74 deliveries. In the death overs, Manohar unleashed a 79‑run blitz in just 42 balls, propelling Karnataka to 348/6 in the allotted 50 overs.
Vidarbha responded with a spirited fight, reaching 312 all out in 48.2 overs. Dhruv Shorey’s disciplined 100 and Harsh Dubey’s explosive 63 off 30 balls were highlights, but the deficit proved insurmountable. Karnataka’s triumph adds a fifth Vijay Hazare crown to their previous victories in 2013‑14, 2014‑15, 2017‑18, and 2019‑20, cementing their reputation as one of the most successful domestic sides in India.
Key Concepts
- List A Century: A personal score of 100 or more runs in a recognized limited‑overs (50‑over) match.
- Cameo innings: A short, high‑impact batting performance, usually near the end of an innings.
- Domestic cricket legacy: Accumulated achievements of a state or regional team in national tournaments over time.