Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Vidarbha Wins Maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy
Vidarbha won the Vijay Hazare Trophy final against Saurashtra by 38 runs.
Atharva Taide scored 128 runs for Vidarbha, which was his first century in five years.
Saurashtra put up a good fight, but Vidarbha's strong bowling and batting performance helped them win the match.
This is Vidarbha's first senior white-ball title.
The match was played in Bengaluru, and Vidarbha's teamwork and strategy were key to their victory.
Both teams played well, but Vidarbha's experience and teamwork made the difference.
Vidarbha won their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy title, defeating Saurashtra by 38 runs.
Atharva Taide scored 128 runs, his first List A century in five years, to help Vidarbha post 317/8.
Saurashtra's Prerak Mankad and Chirag Jani put up a fight with scores of 88 and 64 respectively, but fell short.
Yash Thakur was the top wicket-taker for Vidarbha with 4/50, crucial in restricting Saurashtra to 279.
Vidarbha's all-round performance, including strong bowling and batting partnerships, secured their victory.
- Who
- Vidarbha cricket team
- What
- Won the Vijay Hazare Trophy final against Saurashtra
- When
- January 18, 2026
- Where
- BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru
- Why
- To claim their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy title
- Winning Team
- Vidarbha
- Losing Team
- Saurashtra
- Margin of Victory
- 38 runs
- Top Scorer
- Atharva Taide (128 runs)
- Top Wicket-Taker
- Yash Thakur (4/50)
- Venue
- BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru
- Date
- January 18, 2026
- Vidarbha Total
- 317/8
- Saurashtra Total
- 279
Sources
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Athrava Taide ends five-year drought with century against Saurashtra in final
Vijay Hazare: Atharva Taide's century lifts Vidarbha to 317 in final
Vijay Hazare Trophy: How Vidarbha stamped their authority as an all-format domestic force with one over Saurashtra to clinch maiden title
Atharva Taide's ton and fine bowling help Vidarbha beat Saurashtra to win Vijay Hazare Trophy
From IPL Unsold to Vijay Hazare Hero: Vidarbha's Atharva Taide
