Baroda Vs Vidarbha Highlights, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Hardik Pandya’s 133 Went In Vain As Akshay Mokhade Shines

Hi there cricket fans! Welcome to the live coverage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy clash between Baroda and Vidarbha at the Niranjan Shah Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Stay tuned with us to get the live score and real-time updates of the match.

• Fixture: Baroda vs Vidarbha, Group B

• Series: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Round 5

• Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot

• Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026

• Time: 9:00 AM IST

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Vidarbha have won the toss and opted to field first.

Vidarbha (Playing XI): Atharva Taide, Aman Mokhade, Dhruv Shorey, Nachiket Bhute, Yash Rathod, Ravikumar Samarth, Akshay Wadkar(w), Harsh Dubey(c), Parth Rekhade, Yash Thakur, Praful Hinge

Baroda (Playing XI): Nitya Pandya, Amit Pasi, Jitesh Sharma(w), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya(c), Vishnu Solanki, Priyanshu Moliya, Atit Sheth, Raj Limbani, Karan Umatt, Mahesh Pithiya

Baroda are in early trouble. Three wickets down inside the powerplay as Praful Hinge strikes again, removing Priyanshu Moliya for 16. Krunal Pandya walks in under pressure, with Atit Sheth the lone batter trying to hold things together.

Another blow for Baroda. Set batter Atit Sheth departs for 21 as Yash Thakur strikes, leaving Baroda four down at 59 and firmly on the back foot. Jitesh Sharma comes to bat at No. 6.

Another setback for Baroda as Jitesh Sharma departs for 9, caught off Yash Thakur. Krunal Pandya holds firm at one end, while Hardik Pandya joins him at the crease, looking to lift Baroda from 93/5 and shift the momentum.

Big moment in the innings. Krunal Pandya is trapped lbw for a gritty 23, but the momentum swings Baroda’s way as Hardik Pandya brings up a commanding fifty. With Vishnu Solanki providing late support, Baroda move to 156/6 and look to accelerate from here.

What a knock from Hardik Pandya! The Baroda skipper brings up a sensational century, finishing unbeaten on 103 off 74 balls, powering Baroda to 222/7. His six-hitting spree completely changed the tempo, turning a tough situation into a competitive total.

Hardik Pandya continues his brutal assault on the bowlers. The Baroda skipper remains unbeaten on a stunning 132 off 89 balls, smashing eight fours and eleven sixes to power Baroda to 256/7. His relentless hitting keeps the momentum firmly with Baroda as the innings gathers pace.

And there it is, the end of a sensational knock. Hardik Pandya finally departs for a breathtaking 133 off 92 balls after a relentless assault that dragged Baroda to 259/8. A touch of jinx perhaps, but the damage is well and truly done.

Baroda finish on a strong 293/9. After Hardik Pandya’s heroics earlier, Mahesh Pithiya and Karan Umatt add valuable late runs to push the total close to 300, giving Baroda a competitive score to defend.

Innings Break.

A steady and confident start from Vidarbha. Atharva Taide and Akshay Mokhade negotiate the early phase well, adding 49 without loss in 7 overs, with Mokhade finding the boundaries to keep the scoring rate healthy.

Vidarbha are cruising with a flawless start. Atharva Taide anchors the innings with a composed 39, while Akshay Mokhade plays the aggressor, racing to 55 off 38. The openers add 97 without loss in 12.2 overs, firmly putting Vidarbha in control.

At the end of the 19th over, Vidarbha are batting at 141/1. The fantastic opening partnership between Taide and Mokhade was broken in the 16th over by Pithiya, who caught Taide off his own bowling. The opener returned to the dugout for 65 off 53. The new batter, Dhruv Shorey, has been cautious so far, with Mokhade leading the chase.

Vidarbha take complete control with a dominant batting display. Atharva Taide plays a fluent 65 before falling to Mahesh Pithiya, but Akshay Mokhade carries on to a well-deserved century. With Dhruv Shorey providing solid support, Vidarbha surge to 219/1 in just 34 overs, firmly dictating the terms.

Vidarbha are cruising towards the target with ease. Akshay Mokhade continues his magnificent knock, remaining unbeaten on 117, while Dhruv Shorey plays the perfect anchor with a steady 52. The pair extend their dominant partnership to take Vidarbha to 245/1 in just 37.2 overs, firmly in control of the chase.

Akshay Mokhade puts on a masterclass in the chase. He marches on to a stunning 150*, striking the ball with authority and composure, while Dhruv Shorey continues to play the perfect support role with an unbeaten 65. Vidarbha surge to 296/1 in 41.4 overs, completely bossing the chase and all but sealing a dominant win.

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