Karnataka He claimed Vijay Hazare Award The 2024/25 season title with a convincing victory over 36 rounds Vidarbha In a high-scoring final at Kutambi Stadium, Vadodara. Batting first, Karnataka posted a mammoth 348/6 thanks to Ravichandran SimranHe commands 101 off 92 balls and makes quick-fire contributions from Abhinav Manohar (79 of 42) and Krishnan Shreejith (78 out of 74).
Despite a brave 110 off 111 balls by the Vidarbha opener Dhruv Shuri and Cruel dobbyAn explosive 63 off 30 balls in the closing stages, Vidarbha failed to deliver, as they were bowled out for 312 in 48.2 overs. Karnataka Vasuki Kaushik, Prasidh Krishna and Abhilash Shetty They shared three wickets each, ensuring their team claimed the silverware. Samaran was awarded the man of the match award for his crucial century, while Vidarbha was named captain Karun NairWith 779 tournament runs, he was named the Series' MVP.
Stellar batting for Karnataka in the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy final
Karnataka's innings was a masterclass in building a high total under pressure in the final. After a shaky start where they lost Devdutt Padikkal and KV Anish Cheaply, Samaran anchored the innings with a brilliant 101 off 92 balls, mixing aggression and control. His partnerships with Shrijith (160-run stand) and later with Manohar were pivotal. Shrijith's 78 off 74 balls made for a solid run, but it was Manohar's stunning 79 off 42 balls, laced with 10 fours and 4 sixes, that pushed Karnataka past 340. Their innings saw multiple milestones, with Samaran and Shrijith reaching The fifties in quick succession. Before Simran completed a century. Although Vidarbha bowlers took six wickets, they struggled with consistency Nachiket Butte and Darshan of Nalkandi They were expensive, conceding 67 and 68 points respectively.
The Vidarbha fight was led by Dhruv Shourie and Harsh Dubey
Vidarbha's chase started with promise thanks to a stylish knock from Shorey. In the opening of the innings, Shorey displayed his fluent 110 off 111 balls, combining textbook strokes with intelligent batting spin. However, he lacked significant support from the middle class. Captain Nair W Yash Rathod He made brief contributions, but regular wickets derailed the chase. The late surge came from Dube, who smashed 63 off just 30 balls, keeping Vidarbha's hopes alive with powerful sixes and boundaries. Despite their valiant efforts, Vidarbha's innings collapsed under pressure, with three wickets falling in the space of 10 runs towards the end. Karnataka's bowlers, especially Kaushik and Shetty, ensured there was no miracle by maintaining tight lines in the death overs.
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Karnataka's bowling shined under pressure
Defending 349, Karnataka's bowlers showed flexibility and tactical awareness on a batting-friendly pitch. Kaushik led the attack with figures of 3/47 in 10 overs, using variations effectively to trouble the batsmen. Krishna, although expensive with 84 runs in his quota, made crucial breakthroughs, including dismissing Vidarbha captain Nair. Shetty played an instrumental role with three wickets, including the valuable scalps of Shorey and Dubey at the critical juncture. Shreyas Gopal He displayed dominance in the middle overs, conceding just 55 runs in 10 overs despite being wicketless. Karnataka's play was sharp, with key catches and outs to ensure Vidarbha did not get the full momentum. Their ability to maintain their composure at the death resulted in a memorable title win.
Here's how Twitter reacted:
Congratulations to Karnataka for winning the title #Vijay Hazare Trophy revocation. With their run to 5 finals and 5 titles, they have set a benchmark of excellence in Indian cricket. A well-deserved win, beating Vidarbha by 36 points. Proud of their relentless spirit and dedication! pic.twitter.com/9nbsrZcXMe
— PC Mohan (@PCMohanMP) January 18, 2025
Heroes again!
𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗮 defeats Vidarbha to lift 𝗧𝗵𝗲 #Vijay Hazare Trophy And they become champions for the fifth time! 
Kudos to the amazing team, and congratulations to Karnataka 🎉 pic.twitter.com/Sb1vDTWI4u
– DK Suresh (@DKSureshINC) January 18, 2025
How exciting #VijayHazare last. Fantastic batting from Samaran Ravichandran. Also, good batting display by Vidarbha's Harsh Dubey, almost 😅 gave a heart in the end. Nice record to win Karnataka Trophy 5/5 VH final. #KarnatakVsVidarbha pic.twitter.com/ugy6N5riMy
— Rohit KVN | Rohit KVN (@kvnrohit) January 18, 2025
Karnataka's victory over Vijay Hazare! 🏆
The winning moment as Karnataka clinch #Vijay Hazare Trophy For the fifth time! 🤩
Congratulations to Devdutt Padikkal and Team Karnataka on this proud achievement! 👏#PlayBold #OurRCB
pic.twitter.com/8iXpiKtYEh— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) January 18, 2025
Spin ride to win! 🌪️
Congratulations, Shreyas on winning the Vijay Hazare Trophy! 👏🏻🥳 #WhistlePodu #Vijay Hazare Trophy pic.twitter.com/NDOyXdw9ce– Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) January 18, 2025
Congratulations to Karnataka on winning the Vijay Hazare Trophy! A great team effort and a well deserved win. Proud of the boys who make us all proud. 🚩
Our Karnataka, our pride! 💙 #Vijay Hazare Trophy #KarnatakaCricket https://t.co/nbaambDVsV
– Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) January 18, 2025
Congratulations, Team Karnataka! Another Vijay Hazare Trophy for Karnataka. Well done guys! #Karnataka #Vijay Hazare Trophy
– Satish Acharya (@satishacharya) January 18, 2025
Congratulations to power batsman Abhinav and Team Karnataka 👏#playwithfire | #Vijay Hazare Trophy pic.twitter.com/NddztVs2wV
– Sunrisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) January 18, 2025
Trophy champions Vijay Hazare again! 🟡🔴🏆
Heartiest congratulations to Karnataka Cricket Team!👏#WeBFC #BlueForever #Vijay Hazare Trophy #KSCA #VHT2025
Image credits: @mayankricket pic.twitter.com/RkfD88gFv9
– Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 19, 2025
Feeling like a hero 😍😍 #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/PW8Q73nIDX
– Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) January 18, 2025
