Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Leading Run-Scorers And Wicket-Takers
Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Have a look at the top performers, including the highest run-scorers and wicket-takers in 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
The 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy concluded with Karnataka emerging as champions after defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs in a thrilling final at the Vadodara International Stadium on Saturday (January 18). This victory marked Karnataka's fifth title in the history of this prestigious domestic ODI tournament.
Batting first, Karnataka posted a challenging 348/6, thanks to remarkable contributions from Samarn Ravichandran and Abhinav Manohar. Vidarbha mounted a spirited chase, with standout knocks from Dhruv Shori and Harsh Dubey, but eventually fell short, bowled out for 312.
As the tournament comes to a close, let's take a look at the top performers, including the highest run-scorers and wicket-takers in the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Top five highest run-scorers in Vijay Hazare Trophy
1. Karun Nair (Vidarbha): Karun Nair was named Player of the Tournament. Leading Vidarbha from the front, he scored a staggering 779 runs in 8 innings across 9 matches. His incredible run included 5 centuries and 1 half-century, with the Vidarbha captain remaining unbeaten 6 times.
2. Mayank Agarwal (Karnataka): Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal played a key role in his team's championship-winning campaign. Scoring 651 runs in 10 innings from 10 matches, he was the second-highest run-scorer of the season. He registered 4 centuries and 1 half-century.
3. Siddesh Veer (Maharashtra): Maharashtra's 23-year-old Siddesh Veer scored 520 runs in 9 innings from 9 matches, including 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries.
4. Prabhsimran Singh (Punjab): Prabhsimran Singh finishes as the fourth-highest run-scorer of the tournament with 498 runs in 8 innings across 8 matches, registering 3 centuries.
5. Dhruv Shori (Vidarbha): Dhruv Shori ends his campaign with 494 runs in 8 innings from 8 matches. His tally included 3 centuries, and he played a fighting knock of 110 runs in the final. Despite his heroics, Vidarbha fell short of winning the title.
Top five highest wicket-takers in Vijay Hazare Trophy
1. Arshdeep Singh (Punjab): Arshdeep Singh bagged 20 wickets in just 7 matches. His present form has earned him a well-deserved call-up to the Indian team for ICC Champions Trophy.
2. Varun Chakravarthy (Tamil Nadu): Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy claimed 18 wickets in just 6 matches.
3. V Kaushik (Karnataka): V Kaushik played a key role in his team's title-winning campaign. Although he picked up 10 wickets in 10 matches, his performances came at crucial junctures.
4. Shreyas Gopal (Karnataka): Shreyas Gopal bagged 18 wickets in 10 matches.
5. Abhilash Shetty (Karnataka): Abhilash Shetty was Karnataka's strike bowler, finishing with 17 wickets in 7 matches.
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