Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Punjab Faces Saurashtra in Vijay Hazare Trophy Semifinal
Punjab and Saurashtra are playing in the semifinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Punjab has been in excellent form, winning their last two matches, including a close win against Mumbai and a big win against Madhya Pradesh.
They have a strong batting lineup and good bowlers.
Saurashtra has also been doing well, beating Uttar Pradesh, the only unbeaten team in the tournament.
They have a reliable bowling attack and a strong batsman in Harvik Desai.
Both teams are strong, and it will be an exciting match.
The game is on January 15 in Bengaluru.
Punjab has been in excellent form, winning their last two matches, including a nail-biting victory over Mumbai and a commanding win over Madhya Pradesh.
Punjab has a deep batting lineup with multiple destructive hitters and a well-rounded bowling attack.
Saurashtra has been in good form, defeating Uttar Pradesh, the tournament's only unbeaten side, and has key players in form.
Saurashtra has a reliable bowling attack and a strong batting lineup led by in-form opener Harvik Desai.
The match is scheduled for January 15, 2023, in Bengaluru.
- Who
- Punjab and Saurashtra cricket teams
- What
- Vijay Hazare Trophy semifinal match
- When
- January 15, 2023
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To compete in the semifinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy
Punjab
Saurashtra
Team Strength
Punjab
Punjab has a deep batting lineup with multiple destructive hitters and a well-rounded bowling attack.
Saurashtra
Saurashtra has a reliable bowling attack and a strong batting lineup led by in-form opener Harvik Desai.
Recent Performance
Punjab
Punjab has been in excellent form, winning their last two matches, including a nail-biting victory over Mumbai and a commanding win over Madhya Pradesh.
Saurashtra
Saurashtra has also been in good form, defeating Uttar Pradesh, the tournament's only unbeaten side, and has key players in form.
Experience
Punjab
Punjab has experienced players like Prabhsimran Singh, who has been a leading run-scorer for the team.
Saurashtra
Saurashtra is relatively inexperienced but has shown resilience and confidence in their recent performances.
- Match
- Punjab vs Saurashtra
- Tournament
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Date
- January 15, 2023
- Venue
- Bengaluru
- Punjab Key Players
- Prabhsimran Singh, Harnoor Singh, Anmolpreet Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Gurnoor Brar, Sanvir Singh
- Saurashtra Key Players
- Harvik Desai, Chetan Sakariya, Chirag Jani
Sources
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