Karnataka vs Haryana Live Score, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 (Karnataka Cricket Team vs Haryana Cricket Team):
Hello and welcome to our coverage of the first semi-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, where Haryana takes on Karnataka at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Wednesday.
TOSS UPDATE: Karnataka won the toss and chose to field first.
It is going to be a tight contest between two tough teams here who have their fair share of strengths and weaknesses. Karnataka will hope that the return of Prasidh Krishna following international duties will be enough to give their bowling the edge needed. The skipper, Mayank Agarwal, on the other hand, will be expected to lead with the bat and continue his stellar run-scoring form.
For Haryana, Anshul Kamboj will have a lot to say, particularly with the new ball. If he can get some movement going for him, he can be a force to be reckoned with early into his innings. Amit Rana and Nishant Sindhu will also be expected to chip in when necessary.
As per Accuweather, expect partly cloudy skies with humidity rates touching the 47 per cent mark. It’s going to be a tough day for the bowlers, but perhaps the presence of dew could be a factor coming in the second innings.
Karnataka Playing XI: Mayank Agarwal(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Aneesh KV, Smaran Ravichandran, Krishnan Shrijith(w), Abhinav Manohar, Hardik Raj, Shreyas Gopal, Prasidh Krishna, Vasuki Koushik, Abhilash Shetty
Haryana Playing XI: Arsh Ranga, Himanshu Rana, Ankit Kumar(c), Parth Vats, Nishant Sindhu, Dinesh Bana(w), Rahul Tewatia, Sumit Kumar, Anuj Thakral, Anshul Kamboj, Amit Rana
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6.6 – No run, played towards mid on.
Prasidh Krishna to operate from the far end, with the second new ball.
6.5 – FOUR! Himanshu Rana pounces on the width!
6.4 – Absolutely precise bowling this! On a back of a length, just outside off, Himanshu Rana lets it pass.
6.3 – Excellent stop. Fractionally short, outside off, Himanshu punches it through point but the fielder dives to his right and stops the ball cleanly.
6.2 – Fuller, just outside off, Rana is compact in defense and pushes it down the ground.
6.1 – Slightly short of full, outside off, seaming away, Himanshu Rana opens the face of his bat and guides it towards backward point.
All in readiness! The umpires and the players are out to the middle. It’s bright and sunny as the Karnataka players take their respective fielding positions. Himanshu Rana and Arsh Ranga walk out as the two opening batters for Haryana. Vasuki Koushik has the first new ball and is all in readiness to deliver! The umpire says ‘Let’s Play!’ Off we go…
5.6 – On a length, around off, Arsh Ranga makes some room and cuts it to point.
Batsman_1 : Arsh Ranga 10(13)
Batsman_2 : Himanshu Rana 15(23)
Bowler : Prasidh Krishna 0/14(3)
Over : 6
Run : 1
Wicket : 0
Score : 28/0
Ankit Kumar, the captain of Haryana, says that it is a fresh wicket and they would have liked to bat first any which ways. Says that it is a big match and they will look to post a big target. Also reckons that there won’t be much moisture and the conditions might get tricky as the game progresses with the day. Informs they are unchanged as well.
Mayank Agarwal, the skipper of Karnataka, says that with dew playing a big factor they want to try and bowl early and see how the game pans out. Mentions that they have focused on keeping things simple and doing it right and he is happy to see the younger players taking on the responsibilities and performing like they have. Concludes by saying that they go unchanged into the game.
5.5 – Short of a length again, over off, Ranga plays late and guides it to short third.
5.4 – Angles it away, on a back of a length, Arsh Ranga dabs it to point.
5.3 – On a good length now, outside off, Himanshu opens the face of his bat and guides it behind point for a single.
5.2 – That’s the speciality of Prasidh Krishna.
5.1 – On a good length, just outside off, Himanshu Rana defends it rowards mid off.
Karnataka (Unchanged Playing XI) – Mayank Agarwal (C), Devdutt Padikkal, KV Aneesh, Smaran Ravichandran, Abhinav Manohar, Krishnan Shrijith (WK), Shreyas Gopal, Hardik Raj, Prasidh Krishna, Vasuki Koushik and Abhilash Shetty.
Haryana (Unchanged Playing XI) – Ankit Kumar (C), Himanshu Rana, Arsh Ranga, Parth Vats, Nishant Sindhu, Dinesh Bana (WK), Sumit Kumar, Rahul Tewatia, Anuj Thakral, Anshul Kamboj and Amit Rana.
4.6 – Was that a dropped catch? Krishnan Shrijith’s expression says so! Yes, that’s an easy one put down by the keeper.
Batsman_1 : Arsh Ranga 10(10)
Batsman_2 : Himanshu Rana 14(20)
Bowler : Vasuki Koushik 0/14(3)
Over : 5
Run : 3
Wicket : 0
Score : 27/0
TOSS UPDATE – Karnataka have won the flip of the coin and elected to BOWL first.
4.5 – Hard length again, just around off, Rana gets an outside edge trying to make a block down the strip. The ball goes behind to deep third for a single.
4.4 – Continues to keep the length tight for Rana, in and around off, kept out off the backfoot by the batter.
Agarwal being on fire is a great thing but it’s not just him doing the heavy lifting. KV Aneesh has been a solid contributor and so has Krishnan Shrijith. Also, Devdutt Padikkal is back in form just in time, having scored a crucial century against Baroda in the quarterfinals. With this batting lineup, Karnataka look like they can put up some serious runs. On the bowling side, Shreyas Gopal and Vasuki Koushik have been leading the way as their top wicket-takers. While the express pacer Prasidh Krishna is always a dangerous component with the ball. Their experience will be key as they head into this knockout stage. With a balanced mix of strong batting and effective bowling, Karnataka are definitely going to be a tough opponent to beat.
4.3 – 1 run, played towards mid wicket.
4.2 – 1 run, played towards third man.
4.1 – That one kept low! On a good length, just outside off, Himanshu Rana leaves it alone and the ball keeps low and goes past the off stump, on a couple of bounces to the keeper.
Karnataka are all set as they bring their rich cricketing heritage along for the ride. They finished strong in Group C, snagging second place with just one loss, and they’re fresh off a nail-biting win against Baroda that has everyone buzzing. Leading the charge with the bat is Mayank Agarwal, who’s been on fire this tournament. He’s one of only two players to rack up over 600 runs, including four centuries! His standout innings of 139 against Punjab really shows he can be a game-changer when it counts.
3.6 – Pitches a yard fuller than the previous one, on middle and leg, Himanshu Rana hops across and goes through the flick a bit early. Ends up chipping in the air off the toe-end. But, luckily for him, it lobs up and lands way in front of the mid-wicket fielder. A quick single taken.
Batsman_1 : Himanshu Rana 12(16)
Batsman_2 : Arsh Ranga 9(8)
Bowler : Prasidh Krishna 0/13(2)
Over : 4
Run : 6
Wicket : 0
Score : 24/0
In a remarkable journey through the tournament, Haryana has showcased resilience and skill, advancing from their second-place finish in Group A. Their path included victories over Bengal in the preliminary quarters and a nail-biting win against group leaders Gujarat in a low-scoring contest. Their campaign has seen just one setback, ironically against the same Gujarat side. Ankit Kumar’s leadership has been complemented by his prolific batting, amassing over 400 runs with multiple half centuries and a century. The team’s strength has been further bolstered by Nishant Sindhu’s versatile all-round performances, as evidenced by his impactful spell of 3 wickets and crucial 21 runs with bat in the quarter-final.
3.5 – No run, played towards mid off.
3.5 – WIDE! Prasidh hasn’t quite found his rhythm yet! Way too down leg on a length. Himanshu Rana leaves. Krishnan Shrijith reacts quickly and dives to the left and intercepts the ball with one hand.
3.4 – Good-length delivery, on off, Himanshu Rana hops on the back foot and solidly blocks it out to cover.
3.4 – WIDE! Sprays it down leg on a hard length. Himanshu Rana misses on the leg glance as the keeper collects it.
2.6 – Play that says Koushik! Beauty to end the over!
Batsman_1 : Himanshu Rana 11(13)
Batsman_2 : Arsh Ranga 6(5)
Bowler : Vasuki Koushik 0/11(2)
Over : 3
Run : 4
Wicket : 0
Score : 18/0
2.5 – FOUR! Great shot! Koushik loses the radar for once and serves it a bit too full and on the pads, Rana cashes in with a beautiful flick through mid-wicket for a boundary.
3.3 – 1 run, played towards third man.
3.2 – UP IN THE AIR…EXCELLENT EFFORT!
3.1 – Length ball, just outside off, Ranga prods half-forward and knocks it solidly to cover.
2.4 – Good length, in and around off, Rana stands tall, covers the line and taps it to cover.