Delhi Vs Saurashtra Highlights, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: DEL Chase Down 321 For Three-Wicket Win

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Delhi have won the toss and have opted to field first against Saurashtra.

Saurashtra (Playing XI): Harvik Desai(w/c), Vishvaraj Jadeja, Jay Gohil, Sammar Gajjar, Prerak Mankad, Chirag Jani, Ruchit Ahir, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Chetan Sakariya, Ankur Panwar, Hiten Kanbi

Delhi (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Arpit Rana, Nitish Rana, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Harsh Tyagi, Ayush Doseja, Tejasvi Dahiya, Navdeep Saini, Prince Yadav, Simarjeet Singh, Ishant Sharma

Saurashtra’s openers have settled in nicely, soaking up the early pressure and then pushing back to move the score along smoothly. Harvik Desai looks assured at the top, picking his boundaries smartly in an unbeaten 28 off 27, while Vishvaraj Jadeja has matched him for intent, staying not out on 17 from 16 with a clean six to break the rhythm of the Delhi bowlers.

No panic, no rush, just a solid opening stand that’s given Saurashtra the calm start they wanted.

Breakthrough for Delhi, and it’s a big one. Harvik Desai looks set, playing the anchor role beautifully, before Navdeep Saini strikes. A sharp catch from Rishabh Pant behind the stumps sends the Saurashtra captain back for a well-made 28 off 29. Just when the openers were beginning to look comfortable, Delhi find their moment and pull things back slightly.

Vishvaraj Jadeja is steering the innings with a composed 47 off 44, keeping Saurashtra afloat as Delhi’s bowlers hunt in packs. The top order is already shaken, and Jadeja is the lone pillar, fending off the pressure while the chase hangs in the balance.

Saurashtra suffer a big blow as Gajjar Sammar departs for 41, caught by Ayush Doseja off Prince Yadav. The danger doesn’t end there, Prerak Mankad is trapped lbw by Navdeep Saini for just 2. The innings has lost momentum, and Delhi’s bowlers are tightening the screws.

Vishvaraj Jadeja is the heartbeat of Saurashtra’s innings, keeping them alive with a brilliant 112 off 99 balls, including 13 boundaries and a six. With Delhi’s bowlers hunting in packs, Jadeja’s composure and strokeplay have been crucial, holding one end and giving his side a real fighting chance. Saurashtra’s hopes rest squarely on his shoulders now.

Innings break, and Saurashtra have piled on a massive 320 for 7 after 50 overs. The innings was powered by a superb Vishvarajsinh Jadeja, who finally falls for a brilliant 115 off 104, packed with 13 boundaries and a six, bringing an end to a knock that carried the batting.

Just when Delhi thought they had some control, Ruchit Ahir exploded at the other end, finishing unbeaten on 95 off 65 with seven fours and five sixes, dragging the total into intimidating territory. Delhi have a mountain to climb after the break.

Delhi have made a flying start in their chase of 274, cruising along at the crease with openers Priyansh Arya and Arpit Rana. Arya is in superb form, smashing 33 off 19 with three boundaries and two sixes, while Rana supports with a brisk 14 off 11. The chase is off to an aggressive, confident start, putting the pressure straight back on the bowlers.

Priyansh Arya has brought up a quick fifty, racing to 58 off 31 balls with three boundaries and five sixes. The opener’s explosive start has given Delhi a massive boost in their chase, keeping the scoreboard ticking at a brisk pace and putting the pressure squarely on the bowlers.

Delhi are cruising in their chase of 321, needing 161 more to win. Nitish Rana is anchoring the innings with a confident 37 off 40, including six boundaries, while captain Rishabh Pant is unbeaten on 4, supporting from the other end.

A wicket at last, and it’s a key one. Nitish Rana is dismissed for a well-made 37 off 42, caught by Chirag Jani as Hiten Kanbi finally breaks the partnership.

Rana had kept the chase steady with six boundaries before falling. Rishabh Pant remains at the crease on 3, taking his time, while Tejasvi is also settling in with 4 off 17. Delhi still have work to do, but the chase is under control for now.

Delhi are closing in now, needing 85 more to win. Tejasvi is leading the charge with a confident 49 off 46, mixing boundaries with smart running, while Harsh Tyagi chips in at the other end on 6 off 6. The pressure is easing, the target is shrinking, and the chase is firmly in Delhi’s control at this stage.

Delhi are edging closer with calm heads at the crease. Harsh Tyagi is batting sensibly on 19 off 18, rotating strike and keeping the pressure down, while Navdeep Saini adds late momentum with a brisk 13 off 7, including a boundary and a six.

Delhi edged past Saurashtra by three wickets, chasing 321 in 48.5 overs in a tense finish. Contributions across the middle and lower order held the chase together, while Navdeep Saini’s key bowling spell earlier earned him Player of the Match as Delhi sealed a thrilling win.

That’s a wrap! We’ll be back with another live blog soon. Bye for now.