Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: The Vijay Hazare Trophy has taken on added importance this season, serving as a key reference point for India’s upcoming ODI selections. With the Ajit Agarkar led national selection committee scheduled to meet online on Saturday, the domestic 50 over tournament has become central to conversations around form, fitness and depth.

Rishabh Pant’s campaign has drawn the most attention. Returning to sustained domestic action after a long injury layoff, Pant has struggled to find consistency.

Across four Vijay Hazare matches, he has scored 121 runs, including a solitary half century. For a player already on the fringes of India’s ODI setup, these numbers have left selectors unconvinced, especially with KL Rahul firmly established as the first choice wicketkeeper batter. The Vijay Hazare Trophy has also highlighted the depth of competition in the middle order.

Dhruv Jurel’s ability to score big runs under pressure has added to the selection headache, while Ishan Kishan’s form in white ball domestic cricket has strengthened his overall case across formats. With limited slots available, every Vijay Hazare innings has carried added weight.

Among the biggest stories of the tournament has been Devdutt Padikkal’s red hot form. The left handed batter has already struck three centuries in just four matches, making him one of the competition’s standout performers.

His consistency has forced selectors to take note, even though India’s top order already features established names like Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad. The tournament has also seen senior internationals operating under restrictions. Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh’s appearances for Punjab will be played without spectators, mirroring the arrangements made earlier for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

None of these high profile Vijay Hazare games are being broadcast or live streamed. As India manage workloads ahead of a packed international calendar, the Vijay Hazare Trophy has effectively become a proving ground. For many players, strong performances here could directly influence national selection, making every match and every run part of a much larger story.

09:46 (IST) Jan 03 Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Punjab opt to bowl – No Shubman Gill Sikkim (Playing XI): Amit Rajera, Ashish Thapa(w), Kranthi Kumar, Pranesh Chettri, Gurinder Singh, Palzor Tamang, Lee Yong Lepcha(c), Ankur Malik, Md Saptulla, Rahul Kumar Prasad, Abishek Kumar Punjab (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh(w/c), Harnoor Singh, Anmolpreet Singh, Naman Dhir, Ramandeep Singh, Krish Bhagat, Sukhdeep Bajwa, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Uday Saharan, Mayank Markande 09:16 (IST) Jan 03 Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Maharashtra opt to bat Maharashtra (Playing XI): Arshin Kulkarni, Prithvi Shaw, Ankit Bawne, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rahul Tripathi, Satyajeet Bachhav, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Nikhil Naik(w), Vicky Ostwal, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Pradeep Dadhe Mumbai (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Musheer Khan, Siddhesh Lad, Hardik Tamore(w), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Shardul Thakur(c), Chinmay Rajesh Sutar, Tushar Deshpande, Sylvester DSouza 09:09 (IST) Jan 03 Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Delhi won the toss and elected to field Services (Playing XI): Sagar Dahiya, Ravi Chauhan, Pulkit Narang(c), Irfan Ali, Nakul Sharma(w), Poonam Poonia, Nitin Yadav, Vikas Hathwala, Pal Raj Bahadur, Harsh Vardhan, Aditya Kumar Delhi (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Sarthak Ranjan, Ayush Badoni, Nitish Rana, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Tejasvi Dahiya, Harsh Tyagi, Harshit Rana, Ishant Sharma, Prince Yadav, Navdeep Saini 08:48 (IST) Jan 03 Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Rishabh Pant at the heart of a fierce selection debate Rishabh Pant’s place in India’s ODI squad is under scrutiny despite his past success. With a new captain and coaching philosophy emphasizing flexibility, selectors face a dilemma.

Former players urge consistency, warning against repeating past mistakes and highlighting the need to either fully back Pant or identify a clear backup wicketkeeper before the next World Cup. READ FULL STORY 08:33 (IST) Jan 03 Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Shubman Gill to play behind closed doors in Vijay Hazare Trophy After a difficult few weeks — first dealing with an injury setback and then the disappointment of being dropped from India’s T20 World Cup squad — Shubman Gill will get a chance to rediscover his white-ball rhythm when the India’s Test and ODI skipper turns out for Punjab against Sikkim in the fifth round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Saturday.

READ FULL STORY 08:28 (IST) Jan 03 Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Punjab Squad Punjab Squad: Harnoor Singh, Prabhsimran Singh(w/c), Uday Saharan, Anmolpreet Singh, Naman Dhir, Ramandeep Singh, Gaurav Chaudhary, Krish Bhagat, Sukhdeep Bajwa, Mayank Markande, Sumit Sharma, Jashanpreet Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Abhishek Sharma, Salil Arora, Shubman Gill, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Raghu Sharma, Sanvir Singh 08:26 (IST) Jan 03 Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Delhi Squad Delhi Squad: Priyansh Arya, Sarthak Ranjan, Ayush Doseja, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Nitish Rana, Tejasvi Dahiya, Harsh Tyagi, Hrithik Shokeen, Navdeep Saini, Divij Mehra, Prince Yadav, Arpit Rana, Rohan Rana, Yash Dhull, Virat Kohli, Vaibhav Kandpal, Simarjeet Singh, Ayush Badoni, Ishant Sharma, Anuj Rawat 08:18 (IST) Jan 03 Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Mumbai Squad Mumbai Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Musheer Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Siddhesh Lad, Hardik Tamore(w), Shardul Thakur(c), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Tushar Deshpande, Sylvester DSouza, Ishan Mulchandani, Onkar Tukaram Tarmale, Rohit Sharma, Chinmay Rajesh Sutar, Akash Anand, Suryansh Shedge, Sairaj Patil 08:13 (IST) Jan 03 Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Vijay Hazare Trophy turns into selection trial as ODI spots come under scanner The Vijay Hazare Trophy has quietly become one of the most important checkpoints in India’s domestic calendar. With the national selectors preparing to finalise the squad for the New Zealand ODI series, performances in the 50 over competition are being watched closely.

Several established names are using the tournament to stay in contention, while others are fighting to force their way back. Rishabh Pant’s form has drawn attention, but so too has the wider depth on show across teams.

Every innings now carries added significance, especially with limited places available in the ODI setup. Selectors have historically leaned on Vijay Hazare performances to judge temperament, consistency and match awareness.

This season is no different. With workload management in focus ahead of the T20 World Cup, domestic form could tip the balance for many players. As the tournament progresses, the line between domestic success and international opportunity has rarely felt thinner.

The Vijay Hazare Trophy is no longer just about winning games. It is about staying relevant. 08:12 (IST) Jan 03 Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Rishabh Pant under pressure as Vijay Hazare form leaves questions unanswered Rishabh Pant’s Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign has become a talking point for reasons he would not have wanted.

Four matches into the tournament, Pant has managed 121 runs, with just one half century to show for his efforts. For a player already on the fringes of India’s ODI plans, the lack of consistency has hurt. Pant has not featured in an ODI since August 2024 and spent much of last year watching from the sidelines as KL Rahul locked down the wicketkeeper batter’s role.

The Vijay Hazare Trophy was seen as a chance for Pant to send a clear message. Instead, the competition has highlighted how tight the race has become.

With Dhruv Jurel scoring runs and Ishan Kishan pushing his case across formats, Pant’s margin for error continues to shrink. As selectors weigh recent form heavily, Pant’s remaining Vijay Hazare outings now feel crucial. Every run matters, not just for Punjab’s campaign, but for his own place in India’s white ball plans.

08:12 (IST) Jan 03 Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Devdutt Padikkal steals the spotlight with dream Vijay Hazare run Devdutt Padikkal has emerged as one of the standout performers of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Three centuries in four matches have made him impossible to ignore and have placed him firmly in the selection conversation.

Padikkal’s innings have stood out for their composure and control. He has looked assured against both pace and spin, building his knocks with patience before accelerating when required.

In a tournament packed with experienced batters, his consistency has set him apart. The challenge now lies with the selectors. India’s top order already features established names, but Padikkal’s Vijay Hazare form demands attention.

Domestic cricket has long rewarded players who make weighty statements, and Padikkal has done exactly that. As the tournament continues, his run will be closely followed.

Even if an immediate call up does not come, this Vijay Hazare season may prove to be a defining chapter in his career. 08:11 (IST) Jan 03 Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Closed doors, big names and quiet buzz around Vijay Hazare matches The Vijay Hazare Trophy has seen an unusual atmosphere this season, especially in matches involving senior India players.

Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh’s appearances for Punjab are being held behind closed doors, with no public access and no live broadcast. Similar arrangements were made earlier for matches featuring Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Security concerns and infrastructure limitations have kept fans away, turning these games into low key but high interest affairs.

Despite the lack of crowds, the importance of these matches has not reduced. For Gill, it is about rhythm and match practice.

For others sharing the field, it is an opportunity to perform alongside India’s regulars and be noticed. The quiet grounds contrast sharply with the weight these games carry.

In a season where selection calls are closely tied to domestic form, the Vijay Hazare Trophy continues to buzz, even without spectators. 08:11 (IST) Jan 03 Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Vijay Hazare Trophy shapes fast bowling depth ahead of busy season While batting performances often dominate headlines, the Vijay Hazare Trophy is also playing a key role in shaping India’s pace bowling depth. With Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya expected to be managed carefully, opportunities are opening up.

Arshdeep Singh’s presence in the tournament has added quality and experience, while younger pacers are trying to make an impression. Each spell is being judged not just on wickets, but on control and adaptability in 50 over cricket. There is also quiet curiosity around whether strong Vijay Hazare performances could reopen doors for senior bowlers looking to return.

The selectors have often used this tournament to assess fitness and rhythm. As India juggle formats and manage workloads, the Vijay Hazare Trophy has become a testing ground for bowlers aiming to step up.

In a packed international calendar, these domestic overs could carry international consequences. Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: The ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy has moved firmly into the spotlight as India’s selection picture for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand begins to take shape. With the Ajit Agarkar led national selection committee set to meet online on Saturday, performances in the domestic 50 over competition are being closely tracked, and several key names are under discussion.

Rishabh Pant remains the most debated figure. His Vijay Hazare campaign has been uneven, with 121 runs from four matches and only one half century to show for his efforts. For a player fighting to stay relevant in India’s ODI plans, the tournament has become critical.

Pant has not played an ODI since August 2024 and spent the entire 2025 season on the sidelines in white ball cricket, largely due to the presence of KL Rahul as the first choice wicketkeeper batter. The Vijay Hazare Trophy has also provided a platform for other contenders. Dhruv Jurel has strengthened his case with consistent run scoring, while Devdutt Padikkal has emerged as one of the standout batters of the competition, scoring three centuries in four games.

His form has ensured that the selectors will find it hard to ignore him, even with an already crowded top order. Beyond individual form, the tournament has also seen high profile participation under tight security.

Indian ODI captain Shubman Gill and pacer Arshdeep Singh are set to play Punjab’s next Vijay Hazare matches, including one behind closed doors at the Jaipuria College ground. As with previous appearances by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, these games will not be televised or live streamed.

With senior internationals being rested from ODIs and the T20 World Cup on the horizon, the Vijay Hazare Trophy has effectively become a trial ground. For several players, strong performances in this competition could define their immediate international future.