In another exciting match, Baroda secured a three-run victory against Punjab in the Group-E clash. Baroda set a target of 214 runs in 50 overs, with Shivalik Sharma (51) and captain Krunal Pandya (49) playing crucial innings. Punjab's response fell short at 211 runs in 49 overs, with Nehal Wadhera top-scoring with 49 runs. Atit Seth's impressive bowling for Baroda, taking three wickets for 43 runs, played a pivotal role in their triumph.
Chandigarh dominated over Mizoram, securing a convincing 215-run victory in the Group-C encounter. Arsalan Khan's outstanding knock of 131 and Ankit Kaushik's well-made 117 powered Chandigarh to a formidable total of 364 runs in 50 overs. In response, Mizoram managed only 149 runs in 34.5 overs, succumbing to Murugan Ashwin (3/21) and Sandeep Sharma's (3/25) effective bowling for Chandigarh.
Karnataka showcased a commanding performance against Jammu and Kashmir, winning by 222 runs in the Group-C match. Opener Mayank Agarwal and Ravikumar Samarth's centuries propelled Karnataka to a mammoth total of 402 runs for two wickets in 50 overs. In reply, Jammu and Kashmir could only muster 180 runs in 45 overs, with Vijaykumar Vishnu claiming four wickets for Karnataka.
Star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's brilliant six-wicket haul guided Haryana to a six-wicket victory over Uttarakhand in the Group-C clash. Uttarakhand posted a total of 207 runs in 47.4 overs, with Aditya Tare scoring 67 runs. In response, Haryana achieved the target of 208 runs in 45 overs, led by Yuvraj Singh's 68 and Ankit Kumar's 49.
In a face-off between Delhi and Bihar, Hrishit Rana's four-wicket haul, Ishant Sharma's three wickets, and Suyash Sharma's three wickets led Delhi to a comprehensive eight-wicket victory. Bihar was bowled out for 149 runs in 39 overs, and Delhi chased down the target in 22.1 overs with captain Yash Dhull's unbeaten 46 and valuable contributions from Anuj Rawat (33) and Priyansh Arya (45).
The Vijay Hazare Trophy continues to witness intense battles and outstanding performances, keeping cricket enthusiasts on the edge of their seats.
