Karnataka defeat Mumbai by 54 runs (VJD method) in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 quarter-final
Devdutt Padikkal, Karun Nair hit unbeaten fifties
Karnataka were cruising at 187 for 1 in 33 overs when rain stopped play
Reigning champions Karnataka eased into their fourth consecutive Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-finals with a resounding 54-run victory over Mumbai via the VJD method on Monday (January 12, 2026).
With the tournament's leading run-getter Devdutt Padikkal (81 not out; 95 balls, 11x4) and veteran India batter Karun Nair (74 not out; 80 balls, 11x4) unbeaten, Karnataka were cruising at 187 for 1 in 33 overs while chasing a modest 255 when rain stopped play.
The VJD par score at that stage was 132, and with Karnataka 55 runs ahead they were declared winners.
Earlier, heavyweights Mumbai, already without pacer Tushar Deshpande due to personal reasons, suffered a major blow when top batter Sarfaraz Khan (303 runs at 75.75) was ruled out after being struck on the finger during net practice. In his absence, Mumbai managed only 254 for 8 after Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal opted to bowl at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru.
Karnataka finished strongly in the group stage, showcasing depth in both batting and bowling led by consistent performers like Devdutt Padikkal and Abhinav Manohar, with the side posting competitive totals and defending effectively at crucial moments.
Their ability to chase challenging targets and maintain composure under pressure has been evident, including key victories that secured their place in the top eight.
Mumbai, on the other hand, had a roller-coaster group campaign, highlighted by explosive individual knocks such as Sarfaraz Khan’s blistering 157 off 75 balls, although the team slipped up in a few tight games along the way.
Karnataka Vs Mumbai, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Toss Update
Karnataka won the toss and chose to field first.
Karnataka Vs Mumbai, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Playing XIs
Mumbai: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Musheer Khan, Siddhesh Lad (c), Hardik Tamore (wk), Shams Mulani, Sairaj Patil, Suryansh Shedge, Tanush Kotian, Ishan Mulchandani, Mohit Avasthi, Onkar Tukaram Tarmale
Karnataka: Mayank Agarwal (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Karun Nair, Smaran Ravichandran, Krishnan Shrijith (wk), Abhinav Manohar, Shreyas Gopal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Vidyadhar Patil, Abhilash Shetty, Vidhwath Kaverappa
Karnataka Vs Madhya Pradesh, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Squads
Mumbai: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Musheer Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Siddhesh Lad (c), Hardik Tamore (wk), Shams Mulani, Sairaj Patil, Shashank Attarde, Onkar Tukaram Tarmale, Tushar Deshpande, Tanush Kotian, Mohit Avasthi, Atharva Ankolekar, Suryansh Shedge, Akash Anand, Ishan Mulchandani
Karnataka: Mayank Agarwal (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Karun Nair, Smaran Ravichandran, Krishnan Shrijith (wk), Abhinav Manohar, Shreyas Gopal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Manvanth Kumar L, Shreesha Achar, Abhilash Shetty, Sharath BR, Harshil Dharmani, Dhruv Prabhakar, Vidyadhar Patil
(With PTI inputs)
