Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 134* guides Maharashtra to 5-run victory against Goa:Hardik-Jitesh power Baroda to 149-run victory; Auqib Nabi’s all-round brilliance shines for JK in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Ruturaj Gaikwad continued his red-hot form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, smashing back-to-back centuries after being left out of India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series. His unbeaten 134 powered Maharashtra to a nail-biting five-run win over Goa in Jaipur, underlining his ability to deliver under pressure and respond strongly to setbacks. In another dominant display, Hardik Pandya and Jitesh Sharma starred in a comprehensive victory as they guided their side to a massive 149-run win over Chandigarh. Pandya’s fluent 75, combined with Jitesh’s attacking 73, laid the foundation for a commanding performance that left the opposition with no answers. Elsewhere, Auqib Nabi produced an outstanding all-round effort to help Jammu Kashmir edge past Hyderabad by three wickets. Nabi remained unbeaten on 114 and also claimed three wickets in his 10 overs, conceding 56 runs at an economy of 5.60. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja shone for Saurashtra, scoring an unbeaten half-century and picking up three wickets to seal a convincing 145-run victory over Gujarat at the KSCA Cricket Ground in Alur. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 134* guides Maharashtra to a 5-run victory against Goa In a Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Goa at Jaipur’s Dr. Soni Stadium, Ruturaj Gaikwad produced a stunning solo effort, remaining unbeaten on 134 from 131 deliveries. His innings, laced with eight fours and six sixes, rescued Maharashtra from a precarious 52/6 and powered the team to a competitive 249/7. Gaikwad’s calm under pressure and controlled aggression turned the match on its head. The knock also rewrote List A records, as Gaikwad brought up his 20th century in just 95 innings and crossed the 5,000-run mark in the same number of matches. His career average now stands at an extraordinary 58.83, the highest in the format’s history. Hardik-Jitesh power Baroda to a 149-run victory against Chandigarh Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya continued his impressive run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 with a standout all-round display for Baroda. In his second match of the tournament, Pandya smashed a rapid 75 off just 31 balls, striking nine fours and two sixes at a blistering strike rate of 241. He also made a strong impact with the ball, picking up a three-wicket haul to put his team firmly in control. Alongside Pandya, Jitesh Sharma played a crucial role with a fluent 73-run innings, ensuring Baroda posted a commanding total. Their combined efforts proved too much for Chandigarh, as Baroda cruised to a dominant 149-run victory in the contest. Punjab beat Mumbai by 1 run; Shreyas missed a half-century In the match of Punjab vs Mumbai, Punjab defeated Mumbai by 1 run in a thrilling nailbiter. Abhishek Sharma fails to impress as Punjab score 216 runs in the first innings. While chasing 217 runs, Sarfaraz Khan’s quick 62-run knock in 20 balls goes in vain. Shreyas Iyer (45) missed his half-century as Suryakumar Yadav (15) continues his flop show. Other matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy Uttar Pradesh vs Bengal – UP defeated BEN by 5 wickets. Dhruv Jurel shines for UP with a 123-run knock. Karnataka vs Madhya Pradesh – Venkatesh Iyer’s quick 65-run knock in 33 balls and Saurabh Kumar’s five-wicket haul led MP to 3 wickets victory against KAR. Jammu Kashmir vs Hyderabad – Aquib Nabi’s 114* and 3-wicketshaul led JK to beat Hyderabad by 3 wickets.