Jharkhand Vs Karnataka Highlights, Vijay Hazare Trophy: Padikkal Overshadows Kishan As KAR Gun Down 413-Run Target

Welcome to live coverage of Jharkhand vs Karnataka in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Round 1. Today’s elite group clash unfolds at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with both sides aiming for a strong start in India’s premier domestic 50-over tournament.

Jharkhand skipper Ishan Kishan is having a great time in his cricket career. The star wicketkeeper-batter guided Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy triumph recently and was later rewarded by getting a place in India's squad for the T20I World Cup. He's now aiming to get Jharkhand another trophy.

Karnataka: Mayank Agarwal(c), KL Rahul(w), Karun Nair, Devdutt Padikkal, Smaran Ravichandran, Abhinav Manohar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Shreyas Gopal, Krishnan Shrijith, Prasidh Krishna, Abhilash Shetty, Shreesha Achar, Sharath BR, Manvanth Kumar L, Harshil Dharmani, Dhruv Prabhakar

Jharkhand: Ishan Kishan(c), Virat Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Shikhar Mohan, Robin Minz(w), Anukul Roy, Utkarsh Singh, Shubham Singh, Manishi, Sushant Mishra, Vikash Singh, Bal Krishna, Rajandeep Singh, Saurabh Shekhar, Pankaj Kumar, Amit Kumar, Md Kounain Quraishi, Shubh Sharma

Karnataka have won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Karnataka (Playing XI): Mayank Agarwal(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Karun Nair, Smaran Ravichandran, Krishnan Shrijith(w), Abhinav Manohar, Shreyas Gopal, Dhruv Prabhakar, Vidyadhar Patil, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Abhilash Shetty

Jharkhand (Playing XI): Ishan Kishan(w/c), Kumar Kushagra, Shikhar Mohan, Utkarsh Singh, Virat Singh, Robin Minz, Anukul Roy, Shubh Sharma, Saurabh Shekhar, Sushant Mishra, Vikash Singh

Jharkhand take a hit early but don’t panic. Utkarsh Singh is on his way after edging one to Abhinav Manohar, Vidyadhar Patil the man doing the damage as Karnataka’s bowlers start with real purpose.

Shikhar Mohan is still there, holding one end up, and Shubh Sharma walks in to calm things down. Karnataka are already working their magic, but Jharkhand are trying to steady the ship.

Jharkhand face early blows as Karnataka strike twice. Utkarsh Singh goes cheaply, caught by Abhinav Manohar off Vidyadhar Patil, and Shubh Sharma is trapped by Shreyas Gopal after a brief 15-run stay. Shikhar Mohan steadies things with 24 not out, joined by Virat Singh, as Jharkhand try to rebuild.

Jharkhand are hunting for a steady partnership now, with Shikhar Mohan and Virat Singh taking charge to stabilize the innings after early setbacks.

Jharkhand reach 110 for 3 as Shubh Sharma falls for 15, bowled by Shreyas Gopal. Virat Singh remains unbeaten on 17, holding one end up as Jharkhand look to rebuild after the wicket.

Jharkhand reach 190 for 3 as Virat Singh and Kumar Kushagra take charge. Virat is unbeaten on 47, steady at one end, while Kumar Kushagra is leading the charge with 58 off 39, finding the gaps and keeping the scoreboard ticking. Virat now moves on to 58, and Jharkhand look in control.

Jharkhand continue to look strong with Virat Singh and Kumar Kushagra at the crease. Virat is unbeaten on 58 off 47, keeping one end steady, while Kushagra is lively with 39 off 28, and together they are anchoring Jharkhand’s innings comfortably.

Jharkhand suffer a setback as Kumar Kushagra falls for 63, caught by Karun Nair off Shreyas Gopal. But Virat Singh holds firm on the other end, unbeaten on 86 off 65, as Ishan Kishan walks in to join him and steady the innings for Jharkhand.

Absolute carnage in Ahmedabad. Ishan Kishan turns the Vijay Hazare Trophy into his personal highlight reel, blasting a ridiculous 33-ball century for Jharkhand against Karnataka. It’s one of those innings where the bowlers have nowhere to hide, pace, spin, length, none of it matters once Kishan gets going.

Jharkhand pile on a mammoth 412 for 9 in their 50 overs, riding that fearless assault at the top. Karnataka are left staring at a scoreboard that barely feels real, the kind that changes the mood of a game before the chase even begins.

Karnataka open their chase with Mayank Agarwal and Devdutt Padikkal taking the crease. The pair are tasked with the huge job of chasing down Jharkhand’s massive 412, looking to get their side off to a solid start.

Karnataka are flying in their chase, reaching 100 without loss in just 9.4 overs. The openers, Mayank Agarwal and Devdutt Padikkal, are in complete control, laying a solid foundation for a big total.

Karnataka are cruising at 169 for 1 in 19.2 overs, with Devdutt Padikkal taking charge. He’s unbeaten on 79 off 62, timing the ball beautifully and keeping the innings firmly on course, while Karun Nair supports him with 21 off 21 at the other end.

Karnataka race to 249 for 3 in 30.5 overs, driven by Devdutt Padikkal’s commanding century that keeps them firmly in control of the chase.

Karnataka are at 342 for 5 in 42 overs, needing 71 runs from 48 balls to reach Jharkhand’s 412. With a current run rate of 8.14 and a required run rate of 8.88, the final overs promise an exciting finish in this Group stage List A clash.

Abhinav Manohar and Dhruv Prabhakar are keeping the innings ticking, with Manohar unbeaten on 56 off 32 and Prabhakar steady on 40 off 22. The duo are building a crucial partnership to keep their team in control.

They have done it! Karnataka have chased down Jharkhand's mammoth 413-run target with 15 balls to spare. Dhruv Prabhakar stays unbeaten on 40 off 22 and Abhinav Manohar on 56 off 32 as Karnataka notch up a thrilling five-wicket win in their Group A opener in Ahmedabad.