Saurashtra vs Punjab 2026 Match 2nd Semi-Final Commentary | Ball-by-Ball Cricket Commentary

Saurashtra vs Punjab Commentary

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Saurashtra vs Punjab Commentary

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PUN • 1st innings

291/10

SAU • 2nd innings

293/1

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Overs

39.1

Naman Dhir to Prerak Mankad

Full and on off, Prerak Mankad dabs this to short third for no run.

39.2

Naman Dhir to Prerak Mankad

Tossed up, on off, Prerak Mankad ramps this to fine leg for a single.

39.3

Naman Dhir to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! JADEJA HITS THE WINNING RUNS! Short and on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja punches this wide to the right of the fielder at cover for a boundary. Saurashtra win this by 9 wickets.

38.1

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Good length on middle and leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja rolls this down to long on for one.

38.2

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Prerak Mankad

On a length around off, Prerak Mankad jumps down the track and chips this towards deep cover for one.

38.3

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja punches this rolling to covers.

38.4

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Good length on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja tucks this through mid-wicket for a single.

38.5

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Prerak Mankad

FOUR! FIFTY FOR PRERAK! Short pitched, on middle and leg, Prerak Mankad gets inside the line of it and smashes this through the square leg region for a boundary to bring up his half-century.

38.6

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Prerak Mankad

Back of a length around off, Prerak Mankad punches this off his back foot to deep point for one.

Till Now Score: 288/1

(39 Overs)

P Mankad

51(47)

V Jadeja

161(126)

S Bajwa

9-0-70-0

Over 39 ·288 Runs

37.1

Naman Dhir to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Floated on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja blocks this one.

37.2

Naman Dhir to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Flighted on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pushes this to cover-point.

37.3

Naman Dhir to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Full and on the pads, Vishvaraj Jadeja rocks deep inside the crease and nudges this through square leg for a single.

37.4

Naman Dhir to Prerak Mankad

Tossed up, wide outside off, Prerak Mankad sweeps this through square leg and takes two more.

37.5

Naman Dhir to Prerak Mankad

Quicker one, outside off. Prabhsimran Singh goes for the reverse sweep but misses out.

37.6

Naman Dhir to Prerak Mankad

FOUR! A boundary to close the over. A touch too full, around off, Prerak Mankad strides towards the pitch of it, gets right underneath it and lofts this over the covers region for a boundary.

Till Now Score: 280/1

(38 Overs)

P Mankad

45(44)

V Jadeja

159(123)

N Dhir

3-0-15-0

Over 38 ·280 Runs

36.1

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Good length around off, Jadeja hits this in the gap and takes two.

36.2

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! Back of a length around middle and off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pulls this through the square leg region and the ball races over the fence towards the deep square leg region for a boundary.

36.3

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Good length on the pads, Vishvaraj Jadeja nudges this through mid-wicket for one. Just 19 more needed now for Saurashtra to win this contest.

36.4

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Prerak Mankad

Good length on off, Prerak Mankad guides this to point.

36.5

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Prerak Mankad

Short and on off, Prerak Mankad cuts this crisply but straight to the fielder at point for no run.

36.6

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Prerak Mankad

On a length around off, Prerak Mankad cuts this to backward point for no run.

Till Now Score: 273/1

(37 Overs)

P Mankad

39(41)

V Jadeja

158(120)

S Bajwa

8-0-62-0

Over 37 ·273 Runs

35.1

Naman Dhir to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Floated on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja flicks this through mid-wicket's right for one. Brings up his 150.

35.2

Naman Dhir to Prerak Mankad

Full and on off, Prerak Mankad drives this to the left of long off and runs two.

35.3

Naman Dhir to Prerak Mankad

Tossed up, on off, Prerak Mankad cuts this to point for a dot.

35.4

Naman Dhir to Prerak Mankad

Fired into the batter, Prerak Mankad rolls this down to long on for one.

35.5

Naman Dhir to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Pushed through on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja cuts this to point for no run.

35.6

Naman Dhir to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Tossed up, on the pads, Vishvaraj Jadeja flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.

Till Now Score: 266/1

(36 Overs)

V Jadeja

151(117)

P Mankad

39(38)

N Dhir

2-0-8-0

Over 36 ·266 Runs

34.1

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Good length around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja cuts this through point and a couple of runs.

34.2

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Good length on middle and off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pushes this to the right of extra cover for a single.

34.3

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Prerak Mankad

On a length around off, Prerak Mankad drives this through covers for a single.

34.4

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Back of a length on the pads, Vishvaraj Jadeja tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

34.5

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Good length around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pushes this through mid on for one.

34.6

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Prerak Mankad

Back of a length around off, Prerak Mankad guides this to the fielder at point for no run.

Till Now Score: 261/1

(35 Overs)

P Mankad

36(35)

V Jadeja

149(114)

S Bajwa

7-0-55-0

Over 35 ·261 Runs

33.1

Naman Dhir to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Floated around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja blocks this off his front foot.

33.2

Naman Dhir to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Fired around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja punches this off his back foot through the mid off region for a couple of runs.

33.3

Naman Dhir to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Fired on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja cuts this to point for no run.

33.4

Naman Dhir to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Full and on middle and leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja rolls this down to long on for one.

33.5

Naman Dhir to Prerak Mankad

Full and on off, Prerak Mankad drives this to cover for no run.

33.6

Naman Dhir to Prerak Mankad

Tossed up, on off, Prerak Mankad drives this to covers for no run.

Till Now Score: 256/1

(34 Overs)

P Mankad

35(33)

V Jadeja

145(110)

N Dhir

1-0-3-0

Over 34 ·256 Runs

32.1

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Short pitched, on middle and off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pulls this through the mid-wicket region and takes three this time.

32.2

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Prerak Mankad

Short and on off, Prerak Mankad cuts this to deep third and runs a couple this time around.

32.3

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Prerak Mankad

Short pitched, around off, Prerak Mankad smashes this flat to deep mid-wicket for a single.

32.4

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! OH WOW! Exhibition of strokeplay from Vishvaraj Jadeja. On a length around middle and leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja leans over and flicks this through the mid-wicket region for a boundary.

32.5

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Good length on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja cuts this through point for one.

32.6

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Prerak Mankad

FOUR! A touch of fortune this time around. Short and wide outside off, Prerak Mankad slashes hard at it, gets a thickish outside edge and gets it away towards the right of the keeper behind the stumps for a boundary to the third man region.

Till Now Score: 253/1

(33 Overs)

P Mankad

35(31)

V Jadeja

142(106)

S Bajwa

6-0-50-0

Over 33 ·253 Runs

31.1

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

NO BALL! Tossed up, on the pads, Vishvaraj Jadeja tucks this through mid on for one. The buzzer once again sounds around the stadium signalling that the bowler has overstepped. Free hit up next.

31.1

Mayank Markande to Prerak Mankad

Quicker one, on middle and leg, Prerak Mankad goes to slog this but gets it flicked off the cue end through mid-wicket for a single.

31.2

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Full and on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja rolls this through mid off for one.

31.3

Mayank Markande to Prerak Mankad

Pushed through on off, Prerak Mankad drills this down the ground for one.

31.4

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Quicker and flatter on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja drives this to long off for one.

31.5

Mayank Markande to Prerak Mankad

FOUR! A late cut almost from the gloves of the keeper for four. Tossed up, around off, Prerak Mankad goes deep inside the crease and throws his fast hands at it. Cuts this towards the left of the fielder at short third for a boundary to the third man region.

31.6

Mayank Markande to Prerak Mankad

Full and on off, Prerak Mankad pushes this to covers.

Till Now Score: 238/1

(32 Overs)

P Mankad

28(28)

V Jadeja

134(103)

M Markande

6-0-36-0

Over 32 ·238 Runs

30.1

Ramandeep Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Good length around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja blocks this out.

30.2

Ramandeep Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length around middle and off, Vishvaraj Jadeja rolls this through mid on for one.

30.3

Ramandeep Singh to Prerak Mankad

FOUR! SUBLIME FROM PRERAK! Around that nagging length, on middle and off, Prerak Mankad strides on his front foot and drives this through the right of the fielder at the cover's right for a boundary.

30.4

Ramandeep Singh to Prerak Mankad

Short pitched, on off, Prerak Mankad guides this to deep third for a single.

30.5

Ramandeep Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! In the gap and away for another boundary. Slower one, back of a length around middle and off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pulls this through the square leg region for a boundary.

30.6

1WD

Ramandeep Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

WIDE! On a length, down the leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja goes after it with a flick but misses. Wided.

30.6

Ramandeep Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Back of a length around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pulls this through mid-wicket for one.

Till Now Score: 228/1

(31 Overs)

V Jadeja

131(100)

P Mankad

22(24)

R Singh

3-0-27-0

Over 31 ·228 Runs

1WD

29.1

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Floated on the pads, Vishvaraj Jadeja rolls this through the gap down the ground for one.

29.2

Mayank Markande to Prerak Mankad

Quicker one, on off, Prerak Mankad blocks it out.

29.3

Mayank Markande to Prerak Mankad

Full and on the pads, Prerak Mankad nudges this through mid-wicket for a single.

29.4

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Tossed up on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja milks this through square leg for one.

29.5

Mayank Markande to Prerak Mankad

Pushed through on off, Prerak Mankad blocks.

29.6

Mayank Markande to Prerak Mankad

Tossed up, on middle and leg, Prerak Mankad defends this out.

Till Now Score: 216/1

(30 Overs)

P Mankad

17(22)

V Jadeja

125(96)

M Markande

5-0-26-0

Over 30 ·216 Runs

28.1

Ramandeep Singh to Prerak Mankad

Short pitched again, on off, Prerak Mankad fends this through mid on for one.

28.2

Ramandeep Singh to Prerak Mankad

Back of a length around off, Prerak Mankad stays on his back foot and guides this to point.

28.3

Ramandeep Singh to Prerak Mankad

FOUR! Slashed hard at it and got the reward as well. Good length wide outside off, Prerak Mankad uses his fast hands and slashes hard at it, gets it away from the fielder at short third and the ball races to the fence for four.

28.4

Ramandeep Singh to Prerak Mankad

Short and wide of off, Prerak Mankad leaves it.

28.5

Ramandeep Singh to Prerak Mankad

Good length around off, Prerak Mankad pushes this to covers for no run.

28.6

Ramandeep Singh to Prerak Mankad

Short-pitched delivery around off, Prerak Mankad ducks down.

Till Now Score: 213/1

(29 Overs)

P Mankad

16(18)

V Jadeja

123(94)

R Singh

2-0-15-0

Over 29 ·213 Runs

27.1

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Full and on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja rolls this through mid off for one.

27.2

Mayank Markande to Prerak Mankad

Tossed up, on the pads, Prerak Mankad drills this down to long on for a single.

27.3

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Quicker one around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja blocks this to cover-point.

27.4

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Full and around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja blocks this to the bowler's left.

27.5

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Tossed up on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja drives this down to long off for a single.

27.6

Mayank Markande to Prerak Mankad

Quicker one on the pads, Prerak Mankad tucks this through mid on for one.

Till Now Score: 209/1

(28 Overs)

P Mankad

12(12)

V Jadeja

123(94)

M Markande

4-0-23-0

Over 28 ·209 Runs

26.1

Gurnoor Brar to Prerak Mankad

Short pitched, around off, Prerak Mankad hops up on his toes and guides this straight to backward point.

26.2

1WD

Gurnoor Brar to Prerak Mankad

WIDE! Bumper, a bit too high and down the leg. Wided.

26.2

Gurnoor Brar to Prerak Mankad

Another short one, around off, Prerak Mankad guides this to deep third for a single.

26.3

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Back of a length around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja has no trouble in pulling this flat to deep suare leg for a single.

26.4

Gurnoor Brar to Prerak Mankad

On a length around off, Prerak Mankad chips this behind Naman Dhir at point for a single.

26.5

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Bumper, around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja sways away from this.

26.6

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

DROPPED! This is the last thing Punjab needed at this stage. Short pitched, around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja goes after it with a pull. Gets it edged towards the fielder at deep square leg. Nehal Wadhera settles himself underneath it but ends up dropping this.

Till Now Score: 205/1

(27 Overs)

V Jadeja

121(90)

P Mankad

10(10)

G Brar

7-0-52-1

Over 27 ·205 Runs

1WD

25.1

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! JUST WOW! Back of a length around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja gets right on top of th ebounce on this one and punches this through the covers region for a crisply punched boundary off his back foot.

25.2

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! AND MORE... On a length around the pads, Vishvaraj Jadeja leans over it and picks it up with a flick and hits this in the gap behind square on leg for a boundary.

25.3

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Short and on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja dabs this to backward point.

25.4

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja punches this grounded to covers for no run.

25.5

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Good length around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja punches this through covers for a single.

25.6

1WD

Krish Bhagat to Prerak Mankad

WIDE! Short and wide down the leg. Wided.

25.6

Krish Bhagat to Prerak Mankad

200 comes up for Saurashtra. Back of a length around off, Prerak Mankad looks to cut this towards the point region but gets it edged behind the stumps for a single to fine leg.

Till Now Score: 200/1

(26 Overs)

P Mankad

8(7)

V Jadeja

119(87)

K Bhagat

6-0-53-0

Over 26 ·200 Runs

1WD

24.1

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Short pitched, on middle and off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pulls this flat to deep backward square leg for one.

24.2

Gurnoor Brar to Prerak Mankad

Good length around off, Prerak Mankad pushes this to covers for no run.

24.3

Gurnoor Brar to Prerak Mankad

Short pitched, on middle and leg, Prerak Mankad ducks down and a good take behind the stumps from Prabhsimran Singh.

24.4

Gurnoor Brar to Prerak Mankad

NO BALL! Short again on off, Prerak Mankad opens the face of his bat and guides this through backward point for a single. The umpire on-field is informed by the TV umpire that the bowler has overstepped. Free hit up next.

24.4

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Good length wide of off, Vishvaraj Jadeja smashes this behind the mid on fielder for a couple.

24.5

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! Edged and away for a boundary. Short-pitched delivery around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja shimmies down the track and goes after it. Gets a top-edge that flies behind the stumps for a boundary.

24.6

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Back of a length on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pulls this flat towards the deep mid-wicket region for a single.

Till Now Score: 189/1

(25 Overs)

V Jadeja

110(82)

P Mankad

7(6)

G Brar

6-0-47-1

Over 25 ·189 Runs

23.1

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja blocks it back.

23.2

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Good length, wide of off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pokes at it but gets beaten.

23.3

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Good length around off, Vishvaraj Jadeja dabs this to third man region for a single.

23.4

Krish Bhagat to Prerak Mankad

FOUR! ASTONISHING! A juicy half-volley around off, Prerak Mankad shifts his body weight onto the front foot as he leans towards the pitch of it, drives this all along the green carpet through the covers region for four. What a way to open his account.

23.5

Krish Bhagat to Prerak Mankad

Back of a length around off, Prerak Mankad blocks this one.

23.6

Krish Bhagat to Prerak Mankad

One turned to too. Full and on off, Prerak Mankad drives this to mid off and sets off for a single. The fielder at mid off throws it towards the bowler's end but misses the stumps and that allows the batters to take an extra run.

Till Now Score: 179/1

(24 Overs)

P Mankad

6(3)

V Jadeja

102(78)

K Bhagat

5-0-42-0

Over 24 ·179 Runs

22.1

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pushes it to cover.

22.2

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

22.3

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! Brilliant from Vishvaraj Jadeja! Much fuller, outside off, Vishvaraj Jadeja uses the pace of the ball and guides it through third man for a boundary.

22.4

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Hundred up for Vishvaraj Jadeja! Wonderful batting from him. Much fuller, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja flicks it through backward square leg for a brace.

22.5

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Short, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

22.6

Gurnoor Brar to Harvik Desai

OUT! TAKEN! Gurnoor Brar gets a much needed breakthrough for Punjab! Back of a length, outside off, Harvik Desai stays back and looks to cut it but gets a top edge. The ball carries straight towards backward point at Naman Dhir who makes no mistake.

Till Now Score: 172/1

(23 Overs)

H Desai

64(63)

V Jadeja

101(75)

G Brar

5-0-37-1

Over 23 ·172 Runs

21.1

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Short, outside off, Vishvaraj Jadeja looks to play at it but misses.

21.2

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja punches it to cover.

21.3

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Back of a length, outside off, Vishvaraj Jadeja leaves it alone.

21.4

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Length, outside off, Vishvaraj Jadeja tries to cut it but misses.

21.5

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja blocks it to mid off.

21.6

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pushes it down the ground for a single.

Till Now Score: 163/0

(22 Overs)

V Jadeja

92(70)

H Desai

64(62)

K Bhagat

4-0-35-0

Over 22 ·163 Runs

20.1

Ramandeep Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja knocks it down the ground for a single.

20.2

Ramandeep Singh to Harvik Desai

Full, on leg, Harvik Desai flicks it to square leg for a single.

20.3

Ramandeep Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! The onslaught continues! Much fuller, outside off, Vishvaraj Jadeja picks it well and drives it magnificently through covers for a boundary.

20.4

Ramandeep Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

20.5

Ramandeep Singh to Harvik Desai

Short, outside off, Harvik Desai looks to play at it but misses.

20.6

Ramandeep Singh to Harvik Desai

FOUR! Excellent from Harvik Desai! Back of a length, outside off, Harvik Desai uses the pace of the ball and plays an uppercut over third man for a boundary.

Till Now Score: 162/0

(21 Overs)

H Desai

64(62)

V Jadeja

91(64)

R Singh

1-0-11-0

Over 21 ·162 Runs

19.1

Krish Bhagat to Harvik Desai

A low full toss, outside off, Harvik Desai taps it through covers for a single.

19.2

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja flicks it through square leg for a brace. 150 comes up for Saurashtra!

19.3

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, outside off, Vishvaraj Jadeja looks to drive it but misses.

19.4

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja taps it to cover.

19.5

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pushes it to cover for a single.

19.6

Krish Bhagat to Harvik Desai

Back of a length, on off, Harvik Desai blocks it to point.

Till Now Score: 151/0

(20 Overs)

H Desai

59(59)

V Jadeja

85(61)

K Bhagat

3-0-34-0

Over 20 ·151 Runs

18.1

Sanvir Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja taps it to knocks it down the ground for a single.

18.2

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

FOUR! Timed it to perfection! On a length, on off, Harvik Desai moves forward and drills it through covers for a boundary.

18.3

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

Short, on off, Harvik Desai guides it towards third man for a single.

18.4

Sanvir Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! That's a poor delivery! Sanvir Singh errs his line down leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja uses the pace of the ball and flicks it through backward square leg for a boundary.

18.5

Sanvir Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja knocks it down the ground for a single.

18.6

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

Length, outside off, Harvik Desai cuts it through covers for a single.

Till Now Score: 147/0

(19 Overs)

H Desai

58(57)

V Jadeja

82(57)

S Singh

5-0-29-0

Over 19 ·147 Runs

17.1

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! The onslaught continues! On a length, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja picks it well and drives it magnificently through covers for a boundary.

17.2

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Back of a length, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja pulls it through backward square leg for a single.

17.3

Krish Bhagat to Harvik Desai

Back of a length, outside off, Harvik Desai taps it to cover for a single.

17.4

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Keeps it full, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja flicks it to square leg for a single.

17.5

Krish Bhagat to Harvik Desai

On a length, on leg, Harvik Desai fends it back to the bowler.

17.6

Krish Bhagat to Harvik Desai

On a length, on off, Harvik Desai taps it to cover.

Till Now Score: 135/0

(18 Overs)

H Desai

52(54)

V Jadeja

76(54)

K Bhagat

2-0-30-0

Over 18 ·135 Runs

16.1

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

Too full, on off, Harvik Desai blocks it to mid off.

16.2

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

On a length, on off, Harvik Desai punches it to cover for a single.

16.3

Sanvir Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Hard length, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja flicks it to mid-wicket.

16.4

Sanvir Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

16.5

1WD

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

Wide! Down the leg side, Harvik Desai looks to flick it but misses.

16.5

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

Length, on leg, Harvik Desai flicks it to mid-wicket.

16.6

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

Too full, outside off, Harvik Desai pushes it through covers for a brace. Fifty comes up for Harvik Desai! What a knock this has been!

Till Now Score: 128/0

(17 Overs)

H Desai

51(51)

V Jadeja

70(51)

S Singh

4-0-17-0

Over 17 ·128 Runs

1WD

15.1

Mayank Markande to Harvik Desai

Flatter, on leg, Harvik Desai blocks it back.

15.2

Mayank Markande to Harvik Desai

Too full, outside off, Harvik Desai drives it through covers for a brace.

15.3

Mayank Markande to Harvik Desai

Much fuller, on off, Harvik Desai eases it to mid off for a single.

15.4

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Short, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja blocks it to mid off.

15.5

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Fuller, on middle, Vishvaraj Jadeja eases it to backward point.

15.6

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! Excellent placement from Vishvaraj Jadeja! Much fuller, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja stays back and flicks it through square leg for a boundary.

Till Now Score: 123/0

(16 Overs)

V Jadeja

69(49)

H Desai

48(47)

M Markande

3-0-19-0

Over 16 ·123 Runs

14.1

Sanvir Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja punches it to point.

14.2

Sanvir Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down. Perhaps missing leg.

14.3

Sanvir Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Length, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja eases it to cover for a single.

14.4

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

Much fuller, on off, Harvik Desai fends it to mid on.

14.5

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

Slower one, on off, Harvik Desai taps it to mid off.

14.6

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

On a length, on off, Harvik Desai guides it to third man for a single.

Till Now Score: 116/0

(15 Overs)

H Desai

45(44)

V Jadeja

65(46)

S Singh

3-0-12-0

Over 15 ·116 Runs

13.1

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pushes it to mid off for a single.

13.2

Mayank Markande to Harvik Desai

Flatter, on off, Harvik Desai blocks it to cover.

13.3

Mayank Markande to Harvik Desai

Keeps it full, on off, Harvik Desai drives it to cover for a single.

13.4

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! Excellent placement! A low full toss, on middle, Vishvaraj Jadeja gets low and sweeps it in the gap through square leg for a boundary.

13.5

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Short, on middle, Vishvaraj Jadeja sweeps it to the fielder at short fine leg.

13.6

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Flatter, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja punches it to point for a single.

Till Now Score: 114/0

(14 Overs)

V Jadeja

64(43)

H Desai

44(41)

M Markande

2-0-12-0

Over 14 ·114 Runs

12.1

Sanvir Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja punches it to cover for a single.

12.2

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

Slower one, on off, Harvik Desai blocks it to cover.

12.3

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

FOUR! Finds the gap! On a length, outside off, Harvik Desai goes deep in his crease and cuts it through backward point for a magnificent boundary.

12.4

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

Much fuller, on off, Harvik Desai blocks it to cover.

12.5

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

On a length, on off, Harvik Desai punches it to cover.

12.6

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

Hard length, on off, Harvik Desai blocks it to cover.

Till Now Score: 107/0

(13 Overs)

H Desai

43(39)

V Jadeja

58(39)

S Singh

2-0-10-0

Over 13 ·107 Runs

11.1

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Short, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja punches it to cover for a single.

11.2

Mayank Markande to Harvik Desai

Too full, on leg, Harvik Desai knocks it down the ground for a single.

11.3

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Too full, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja eases it to cover.

11.4

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Short, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja knocks it down the ground for a single. Hundred comes up for Saurashtra.

11.5

Mayank Markande to Harvik Desai

Quicker, on off, Harvik Desai taps it to cover for a single.

11.6

Mayank Markande to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Short, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja punches it through covers for a single.

Till Now Score: 102/0

(12 Overs)

V Jadeja

57(38)

H Desai

39(34)

M Markande

1-0-5-0

Over 12 ·102 Runs

10.1

Sanvir Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Slower one, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pushes it to cover.

10.2

Sanvir Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pushes it to mid off.

10.3

Sanvir Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Length, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja chips it over the bowler's head for a single.

10.4

Sanvir Singh to Harvik Desai

Keeps it full, on off, Harvik Desai pushes it to cover for a single.

10.5

Sanvir Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Short, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pulls it over mid-wicket for a brace.

10.6

Sanvir Singh to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Length, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja taps it to cover for a single.

Till Now Score: 97/0

(11 Overs)

V Jadeja

54(34)

H Desai

37(32)

S Singh

1-0-5-0

Over 11 ·97 Runs

9.1

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

FOUR! The onslaught continues! Length, outside off, Harvik Desai uses the pace of the ball and guides it through third man for a boundary.

9.2

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

Slower one, outside off, Harvik Desai leaves it alone.

9.3

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

Much fuller, on off, Harvik Desai pushes it to cover for a single.

9.4

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! What a shot! Vishvaraj Jadeja moves to 49 now. Length, down leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja uses the pace of the ball and helps it fine for a boundary.

9.5

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Fifty up for Vishvaraj Jadeja. What a knock. On a length, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja taps it to backward point for a single.

9.6

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

Much fuller, on off, Harvik Desai pushes it to cover.

Till Now Score: 92/0

(10 Overs)

H Desai

36(31)

V Jadeja

50(29)

S Bajwa

5-0-35-0

Over 10 ·92 Runs

8.1

Gurnoor Brar to Harvik Desai

On a length, on off, Harvik Desai blocks it to mid on.

8.2

Gurnoor Brar to Harvik Desai

Back of a length, on leg, Harvik Desai fends it to the on side. Dot.

8.3

Gurnoor Brar to Harvik Desai

On a length, on off, Harvik Desai blocks it to mid off.

8.4

Gurnoor Brar to Harvik Desai

FOUR! Brilliant placement from Harvik Desai! On a length, on leg, Harvik Desai stays back and pulls it through square leg for a boundary.

8.5

Gurnoor Brar to Harvik Desai

Much fuller, on off, Harvik Desai knocks it down the ground for a single.

8.6

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

SIX! That's a massive hit! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja rocks back and pulls it magnificently over mid-wicket for a biggie.

Till Now Score: 82/0

(9 Overs)

V Jadeja

45(27)

H Desai

31(27)

G Brar

4-0-28-0

Over 9 ·82 Runs

7.1

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

On a length, on middle, Harvik Desai blocks it back to the bowler.

7.2

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

Much fuller, outside off, Harvik Desai leaves it alone.

7.3

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

Slower one, outside off, Harvik Desai leaves it alone.

7.4

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

FOUR! Top shot! On a length, outside off, Harvik Desai stays in his crease and drives it through covers for a boundary.

7.5

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

Too full, outside off, Harvik Desai guides it to backward point for a single.

7.6

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Hard length, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Till Now Score: 71/0

(8 Overs)

V Jadeja

39(26)

H Desai

26(22)

S Bajwa

4-0-25-0

Over 8 ·71 Runs

6.1

Krish Bhagat to Harvik Desai

FOUR! Excellent timing! Much fuller, outside off, Harvik Desai leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary.

6.2

Krish Bhagat to Harvik Desai

FOUR MORE! Back to back boundaries from Harvik Desai! Length, on off, Harvik Desai takes a step forward and drives it magnificently through extra cover for yet another boundary.

6.3

Krish Bhagat to Harvik Desai

Back of a length, on leg, Harvik Desai tucks it to square leg for a single. Fifty comes up for Saurashtra in a flash.

6.4

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

SIX! Pressure on the bowler! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja swivels and pulls it powerfully over square leg for a biggie.

6.5

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! What an over this is turning out to be! Short, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja uses the pace of the ball and helps it over short fine leg for a boundary.

6.6

Krish Bhagat to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR MORE! 23 runs coming from this over! Short, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja picks it well and pulls it in the gap through mid-wicket for another boundary.

Till Now Score: 64/0

(7 Overs)

V Jadeja

37(25)

H Desai

21(17)

K Bhagat

1-0-23-0

Over 7 ·64 Runs

5.1

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

FOUR! Top shot! Runs are flowing from both ends. Much fuller, outside off, Harvik Desai leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary.

5.2

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

Too full, on leg, Harvik Desai flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

5.3

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! Excellent use of feet! Back of a length, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja uses his feet and flicks it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

5.4

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pushes it to cover.

5.5

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Full, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja chips it over mid on. The fielder has a long chase to do as the batters collect three runs.

5.6

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

On a length, on leg, Harvik Desai tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Till Now Score: 41/0

(6 Overs)

H Desai

12(14)

V Jadeja

23(22)

S Bajwa

3-0-18-0

Over 6 ·41 Runs

4.1

Gurnoor Brar to Harvik Desai

Length, on leg, Harvik Desai flicks it to square leg for a single.

4.2

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja flicks it to mid on.

4.3

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

SIX! What a shot! Much fuller, on middle and leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja picks it well and flicks it magnificently over mid-wicket for a biggie.

4.4

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

FOUR! Beautiful timing from Vishvaraj Jadeja! Length, on middle and leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja stays back and flicks it in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.

4.5

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Touch fuller, on middle and leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

4.6

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Too full, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja pushes it to mid off.

Till Now Score: 28/0

(5 Overs)

V Jadeja

16(19)

H Desai

6(11)

G Brar

3-0-17-0

Over 5 ·28 Runs

3.1

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Length, down leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja looks to flick it but the ball clips his pads and rolls towards square leg. They collect a leg bye.

3.2

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

Full, on leg, Harvik Desai flicks it to square leg for a single.

3.3

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja blocks it to short cover.

3.4

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Full, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja taps it to cover.

3.5

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

3.6

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length, outside off, Vishvaraj Jadeja looks to play at it but misses.

Till Now Score: 15/0

(4 Overs)

V Jadeja

4(14)

H Desai

5(10)

S Bajwa

2-0-5-0

Over 4 ·15 Runs

2.1

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja taps it to cover.

2.2

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Keeps it full, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja taps it to cover.

2.3

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja eases it to mid off.

2.4

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Short, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja pulls it to backward square leg for a single.

2.5

Gurnoor Brar to Harvik Desai

Much fuller, on middle and leg, Harvik Desai looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but turned down. They go upstairs to have a check. Ultra Edge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows that it was missing leg. The onfield decision stands NOT OUT.

2.6

Gurnoor Brar to Harvik Desai

On a length, on off, Harvik Desai taps it to cover.

Till Now Score: 11/0

(3 Overs)

H Desai

4(9)

V Jadeja

2(9)

G Brar

2-0-4-0

Over 3 ·11 Runs

1.1

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

Much fuller, on off, Harvik Desai taps it to mid off.

1.2

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

Length, outside off, Harvik Desai leaves it alone.

1.3

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

Much fuller, on off, Harvik Desai blocks it to mid off.

1.4

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

Keeps it on off, Harvik Desai blocks it to mid off.

1.5

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Harvik Desai

Much fuller, on leg, Harvik Desai flicks it to square leg for a single.

1.6

Sukhdeep Bajwa to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Full, on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja flicks it to backward square leg for a single.

Till Now Score: 10/0

(2 Overs)

V Jadeja

1(5)

H Desai

4(7)

S Bajwa

1-0-2-0

Over 2 ·10 Runs

5 Penalty runs awarded to Saurashtra.

End of first Powerplay! A maximum of 4 fielders can now be placed outside the 30-yard circle.

Drinks! Saurashtra are cruising at the moment and they are 128 for no loss inside 17 overs. Both of their openers have completed their half-century. They need164 from 198 balls with all 10 wickets in their bank. Punjab will need wickets in clusters to claw their way back into the game. Let's see how it pans out...

A much-needed breakthrough for Punjab! Prerak Mankad walks in.

This dominating victory for Saurashtra brings this semi-final to a close. They have truly earned their spot in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final after overcoming a strong Punjab side that many had backed for the title. Now, our attention turns to the championship match. The high-stakes encounter where Saurashtra will battle Vidarbha for the coveted trophy. That decider is set for Sunday, January 18th, 2026, at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT). We look forward to your company then for all the pre-match build-up and ball-by-ball action as we crown this season's champion. Until next time, it's cheers and goodbye!

0.1

Gurnoor Brar to Harvik Desai

On a length, on off, Harvik Desai punches it through point for a brace.

0.2

Gurnoor Brar to Harvik Desai

Length again, on off, Harvik Desai taps it to point for one more.

0.3

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Much fuller, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja eases it to cover.

0.4

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Short and wide, Vishvaraj Jadeja looks to play at it but misses.

0.5

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

On a length, on off, Vishvaraj Jadeja eases it to mid off.

0.6

Gurnoor Brar to Vishvaraj Jadeja

Keeps it on leg, Vishvaraj Jadeja flicks it to mid-wicket.

Till Now Score: 3/0

(1 Overs)

V Jadeja

0(4)

H Desai

3(2)

G Brar

1-0-3-0

Over 1 ·3 Runs