KAR Vs VID Highlights, Vijay Hazare Trophy 1st Semi-final: Vidarbha Take Revenge, Beat Karnataka To Enter Finals

Welcome to live updates from Bengaluru as defending champions Karnataka face last season’s finalists Vidarbha in a high-stakes knockout rematch.

• Fixture: Karnataka vs Vidarbha, Semi-Final 1

• Series: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

• Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru

• Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

• Time: 1:30 PM IST

The Karnataka vs Vidarbha, Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final will be telecast on Star Sports in India. It will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in the country.

Karnataka won the toss and opted to bat first.

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

Vidarbha: Atharva Taide, Aman Mokhade, Dhruv Shorey, Ravikumar Samarth, Yash Rathod, Yash Kadam, Rohit Binkar(w), Nachiket Bhute, Harsh Dubey(c), Darshan Nalkande, Yash Thakur

Yash Thakur marks his run-up as Mayank Agarwal takes guard, Devdutt Padikkal watching from the non-striker’s end. Fresh battle about to begin, with Thakur looking for early movement and Agarwal ready to set the tone.

A tight over from Yash Thakur, testing Mayank Agarwal with disciplined lengths and good pace. After five dot balls, Agarwal finally finds the gap with a classy boundary to close the over. Karnataka move to 10/0, with Agarwal on 5 and Padikkal still settling in at the other end.

Big moment in the semi-final as skipper Mayank Agarwal is trapped lbw by Nachiket Bhute! The Vidarbha pacer hits the right length, brings one back in, and Agarwal is caught on the crease with no answer. He walks back for 9 off 10, ending Karnataka’s steady start. Karun Nair walks in and plays out three careful deliveries to steady things, while Padikkal remains watchful. After four overs, Karnataka are 14/1, with Bhute striking the early blow for Vidarbha.

Huge blow for Karnataka as Devdutt Padikkal falls after a scratchy stay. Yash Thakur draws him into a loose push outside off, and Padikkal only manages a thin edge that flies safely to Rohit Binkar. A big wicket in the powerplay, and Karnataka are suddenly under real pressure. Dhruv Prabhakar walks in and survives a nervy sequence of dot balls and wides, while Karun Nair remains watchful. After seven overs, Karnataka slip to 21/2, with Vidarbha firmly on top.

A steady over for Karnataka as Dhruv Prabhakar starts to find his touch with a couple through the leg side before working singles to keep the scoreboard ticking. Karun Nair remains watchful, happy to play second fiddle as the pair look to rebuild. Karnataka move to 43/2 after 12 overs, slowly recovering from the early blows.

A handy over for Karnataka as Dhruv Prabhakar breaks the shackles with a crisp boundary, followed by a quick leg-bye to keep the strike rotating. Karun Nair remains patient at the other end, content to absorb the pressure. Karnataka move to 62/2 after 15 overs, with the Prabhakar–Nair partnership beginning to settle things after the early losses.

Another setback for Karnataka just when the partnership was settling. Darshan Nalkande bangs it in short, Dhruv Prabhakar goes for the pull but only gets a thick top edge that loops towards deep square. Dharmendra Shorey positions himself well and completes the catch safely. Prabhakar departs for 28, ending a much-needed stand, and Karnataka slip to 74/3 after 17 overs, with Karun Nair left to rebuild once again.

Karnataka continue to rebuild nicely. Karun Nair finally finds the fence with a classy boundary, then keeps the scoreboard ticking with busy singles. Krishnan Shrijith supports him well at the other end, rotating strike and keeping the pressure off. Eight runs come from the over, and Karnataka move to 130/3 after 27 overs, with Nair nearing a composed half-century and the partnership growing in confidence.

Karnataka suddenly shift gears. Krishnan Shrijith brings up a well-crafted fifty with a confident boundary, and Karun Nair follows it up with a classy four of his own. The pair mix power with smart rotation, collecting 11 from the over and pushing Karnataka to 187/3 after 33 overs. It’s now a dominant partnership, with both batters in complete control as the innings gathers serious momentum.

A huge wicket for Vidarbha as Darshan Nalkande finally breaks the big stand. He angles it across Karun Nair, who goes hard at the drive and only manages a thick edge that flies to Aman Mokhade, who holds on safely. Nair walks back for a fine 76, ending a match-defining partnership. Shreyas Gopal walks in and gets off the mark straightaway, while Krishnan Shrijith continues to rotate strike. Karnataka move to 191/4 after 34 overs, with Vidarbha clawing back just when the innings looked set for a big surge.

Another timely breakthrough for Vidarbha. Yash Kadam keeps it full and straight, and Krishnan Shrijith is beaten all ends up as the ball sneaks through to crash into the stumps. Shrijith departs for a well-made 54, but his wicket comes just when Karnataka were looking to push on again. Shreyas Gopal is left with the responsibility to guide the lower order as Karnataka slip to 193/5 after 35 overs, with momentum suddenly checked once more.

Another timely strike for Vidarbha as Darshan Nalkande removes Shreyas Gopal. He hits a hard length, Gopal looks to force it on the off side but only manages a thick edge that flies to Samarth R, who takes a comfortable catch. Gopal departs for a handy 36, but Karnataka lose a key finisher at a crucial stage. After 45 overs, Karnataka are 248/6, with Abhinav Manohar now carrying the responsibility to push on in the final stretch.

Darshan Nalkande is tearing through the Karnataka lower order! He first removes Vidyadhar Patil with a simple catch to Samarth R, then comes back to dismiss Abhinav Manohar, who edges another hard-length delivery to the same fielder in the deep. Abhilash Shetty survives two balls, while Vyshak manages a quick single in between. Two wickets in the over, and Karnataka suddenly slip to 260/8 after 47 overs, with Nalkande completing a sensational five-wicket haul and dragging Vidarbha right back into the contest.

Another twist in the tail for Karnataka. Vijaykumar Vyshak looks to steal a quick second run, but sharp work in the deep sees Abhilash Shetty stranded as Yash Kadam and Rohit Binkar combine to execute a clean run-out. Vyshak’s short cameo ends in chaos, and Vidhwath Kaverappa walks in for the final deliveries. Karnataka move to 274/9 after 49 overs, with the innings now hanging by the last wicket.

And that’s the end of the Karnataka innings. Yash Thakur gets the final wicket as Vijaykumar Vyshak goes for a big hit but only finds Nachiket Bhute in the deep, who completes a safe catch. Vyshak departs for a brisk 17 off 11, and Karnataka are bowled out for 280. A late collapse after a strong middle phase gives Vidarbha a real chance heading into the chase.

Innings Break.

The chase gets underway! Vidarbha need 281, with Aman Mokhade and Atharva Taide opening. Vidwath Kaverappa starts with the new ball and shows early promise, swinging it in the air. Taide stands firm, leaving everything outside off, and it’s a tidy maiden to kick things off.

And Karnataka take the first wicket. Vidarbha are 9/1 after 4 overs as Abhilash Shetty strikes, luring Taide into a drive and inducing an outside edge to first slip. Dhruv Shorey is the new man in.

A steady over for Vidarbha as Dhruv Shorey breaks the shackles with a neat boundary, then rotates strike to keep the scoreboard moving. Aman Mokhade remains patient at the other end, happy to play second fiddle. Vidarbha move to 51/1 after 14 overs, building a composed platform in the chase.

Vidarbha continue to build calmly in the chase. Dhruv Shorey finds a couple through the off side before the pair rotate strike with singles, keeping Karnataka’s bowlers under control. Aman Mokhade remains solid at the other end, happy to play the anchor role. After 19 overs, Vidarbha move to 80/1, with the opening partnership firmly in charge.

Abhilash Shetty strikes at a crucial moment, removing Dhruv Shorey with a sharp catch by KL Shrijith in the deep. Shorey departs for a well-made 47, ending a solid stand. Aman Mokhade brings up his fifty and keeps the scoreboard ticking with calm singles, while Ravikumar Samarth settles in quickly. After 24 overs, Vidarbha move to 111/2, still well placed in the chase despite the timely breakthrough.

Vidarbha continue to cruise in the chase. Aman Mokhade stays composed, working the gaps for easy singles, while Ravikumar Samarth supports him well with busy running between the wickets. No risks taken, just smart accumulation. After 29 overs, Vidarbha move to 145/2, firmly in control with Mokhade anchoring the innings.

Vidarbha's chase is on course as they now need under 100 runs in 16 overs. Aman Mokhade (102*) has smashed a landmark century against Karnataka in chase of 281 in the semi-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, while Ravikumar Samarth (32*) is complementing Mokhade quite well and both of them are taking their team towards a sensational win against the defending champions.

Aman Mokhade (133*) and Ravikumar Samarth (55*) have stitched an ongoing 132-run stand for the third wickets to make it a one-sided run-chase. Both the batters put on a scintillating display of stroke play to make light work of the chase in a big semi-final match.

Vidarbha lost the centurion Aman Mokhade for 138 but he did his job and got his team to a winning position before getting out. Rohit V Binkar (10*) joined Ravikumar Samarth, who is playing on (67*) and also played a crucial role in taking his team to a winning position.

Ravikumar Samarth does it in style as he hit a boundary to take Vidarbha into the finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy beating defending champions Karnataka by 6 wickets. Both the teams had a face-off last year in the final, where Karnataka beat Vidarbha by 36 runs to win the title. But Vidarbha turned the table this year around and sent the defending champions out of the tournament in the semi-final stage.

New Zealand made a stellar comeback in the three-match series against India by beating them by 7-wickets in the 2nd ODI after losing the first one by 4 wickets. The series is now poised at 1-1, with the decider to be played at Indore on January 18.

With a thumping 6-wicket win over Karnataka, Vidarbha are into their 2nd consecutive Vijay Hazare Trophy final. They will be vying their first-ever VHT title on January 18, when they will face the winner of the 2nd semi-final between Punjab and Saurashtra that is scheduled to take place on 16 January, 2026. Stay tuned with us for the live score and updates of the tournament.

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