Rajasthan Vs Tamil Nadu Highlights, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: RAJ Clinch 10-Run Win Over TN

Good morning and a warm welcome to everyone joining us this Saturday. The fifth-round matches of Vijay Hazare Trophy are upon us and in Elite Group A, Rajasthan meet Tamil Nadu in Motera. Watch this space for the build-up and live updates.

• Fixture: Rajasthan vs Tamil Nadu, Group A

• Series: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Round 5

• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground, Ahmedabad

• Date: Saturday, 3 January 2026

• Time: 9:00 AM IST

Tamil Nadu have won the toss and have opted to field.

Tamil Nadu (Playing XI): N Jagadeesan(w/c), Athish SR, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Baba Indrajith, Washington Sundar, Sunny Sandhu, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Sonu Yadav, Mohamed Ali, Gurjapneet Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy

Rajasthan (Playing XI): Aditya Singh Rathore, Karan Lamba, Deepak Hooda, Samarpit Joshi(w), Mukul Choudhary, Ramnivas Golada, Manav Suthar(c), Kukna Ajay Singh, Ashok Sharma, Akash Maharaj Singh, Khaleel Ahmed

Rajasthan are cruising nicely here, even though they’ve lost one wicket along the way. Aditya Rathore was the one to depart, trapped lbw by R Sonu Yadav after a busy 34 off 33 balls, six crisp boundaries and a strike rate ticking just over a run-a-ball before that sharp in-swinger did him in.

But there’s no panic in the Rajasthan camp. RS Golada has picked up the tempo beautifully, unbeaten on 28 off just 15 deliveries, timing the ball sweetly and keeping the scoreboard moving. Karan Lamba has just walked in and is off the mark as well.

One wicket down, momentum firmly intact, and Rajasthan look settled as the innings rolls on.

Rajasthan hit a brief speed bump in the middle overs. Samarpit Joshi couldn’t get going and was caught behind off Varun, departing for 1 from 6. Deepak Jagbir Hooda remains at the crease, watchful on 3 off 17, while captain Manav Suthar is holding things together with 13 off 36. Rajasthan are regrouping here, looking for the next burst of momentum.

Rajasthan are slowly getting back on track. Deepak Jagbir Hooda is leading the charge, unbeaten on 69 off 65 with eight boundaries, keeping the scoreboard ticking briskly.

Captain Manav Suthar is holding one end, 34 off 78 with a boundary, while Samarpit Joshi fell cheaply for 1, caught behind off Varun. After a shaky start, Rajasthan are finding their rhythm and looking to push past the early damage.

Rajasthan are holding their innings together after early blows. Sharma fell cheaply for 1, bowled by Varun, but Singh is unbeaten and composed, 17 off 17 with three crisp boundaries. Another lower-order batter is hanging in there on 5 from 11, helping Rajasthan inch the score along and rebuild after the earlier hiccups.

Rajasthan’s innings comes to an end at 225, with Tamil Nadu firmly on top thanks to Varun Chakaravarthy. The spinner ran through the line-up, finishing with a four-wicket haul and keeping the pressure on throughout as Rajasthan struggled to build a late surge.

Tamil Nadu are up and running in the chase. Athish S R is settling in at one end, 5 off 9, while skipper Narayan Jagadeesan looks positive early, moving to 17 off 16 with three crisp boundaries. No damage done so far, and Tamil Nadu are easing into the pursuit with calm heads at the top.

Narayan Jagadeesan is leading from the front in Tamil Nadu’s chase, unbeaten on 41 off 48 with four crisp boundaries and two towering sixes. At the other end, S R Athish is holding his ground as well. Jagadeesan’s fluent strokeplay and positive intent are keeping Tamil Nadu on course, steadily inching closer to their target.

Chasing 226, Tamil Nadu need just 76 runs to win. Washington Sundar is steady on 8 off 15, keeping one end intact, while S Mohamed Ali is yet to get going. The target is within reach, and Tamil Nadu are in complete control as they close in on victory.

Chasing a target, Tamil Nadu need just 46 more runs to win. Washington Sundar is anchoring the chase, unbeaten on 29 off 51, while Sunny is holding one end on 3 off 6. The finish line is in sight, and Tamil Nadu look well on course for a comfortable win.

Tamil Nadu are right at the doorstep now. Chasing 226, they need just 11 more runs to seal the win, with the finish line firmly in sight and no nerves showing at this stage.

Tamil Nadu came close but fell just short, losing by 10 runs in a nail-biter. Washington Sundar was the last man to depart, and Rajasthan held their nerve to claim a thrilling victory in a tightly contested clash.

That’s a wrap! We’ll be back with another live blog soon, until then, bye bye.