Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 top run-getters and wicket-takers after Day 3 (Updated) ft. Mayank Agarwal and Aniket Choudhary

A total of 18 thrilling matches were played across five groups in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy on Thursday, December 25, delivering a day filled with intense cricket action. Mumbai, Gujarat, and Vidarbha emerged as standout teams, each securing impressive victories in their respective matches.

In Group A, Odisha defeated Uttarakhand by 75 runs in a one-sided affair. Haryana triumphed over Jharkhand with a 64-run win, while Gujarat eased to an eight-wicket victory against Assam. Goa claimed a massive 171-run win over Manipur, adding further excitement to the day's proceedings.

In Group B, Services squared off against Railways, Himachal Pradesh faced Rajasthan, Meghalaya took on Maharashtra, and Sikkim played against Andhra. Each of these encounters was fiercely contested, with teams fighting hard for crucial points in the group stage.

Group C saw Mumbai dominate Arunachal Pradesh, winning by a comfortable margin of nine wickets. In one of the closest matches of the day, Karnataka narrowly defeated Punjab by just one wicket, showcasing their resilience under pressure. The final match in Group C saw Saurashtra overpower Hyderabad by six wickets, securing a well-earned victory.

In Group D, Tamil Nadu faced Uttar Pradesh and emerged victorious with a dominant 114-run win. Mizoram played against Chandigarh, with Chandigarh winning by six wickets. The match between Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha saw Vidarbha claim an eight-wicket victory, further solidifying their strong performance in the tournament.

Finally, in Group E, two games were abandoned due to rain, and another match was interrupted by weather conditions. However, Bihar emerged victorious in the only completed match, defeating Delhi by 17 runs in a hard-fought encounter.

The day's action showcased competitive cricket across all groups, with several teams putting in standout performances, while others faced challenges due to weather disruptions. As the tournament progresses, these exciting results have set the stage for more thrilling cricket in the days ahead.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 Most Runs

Sr. No	Player	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
1	Anmolpreet Singh (PNJB)	3	3	1	221	115*	110.5	145	152.41	1	2	-	29	9
2	Ankit Kumar (HRYNA)	3	3	1	212	128*	106	254	83.46	1	1	-	23	1
3	AR Kalsi (HP)	3	3	-	211	110	70.33	255	82.74	1	1	-	14	1
4	Y Chaudhary (UKHND)	3	3	-	210	151	70	221	95.02	1	1	-	21	6
5	MA Agarwal (KNTKA)	3	3	1	204	139*	102	208	98.07	1	-	-	28	4
6	Aravelly Avanish (HYD)	3	3	-	204	100	68	185	110.27	1	2	-	26	4
7	Ishan Kishan (JHK)	3	3	-	197	134	65.66	136	144.85	1	-	-	24	9
8	K Biswal (ODSA)	3	3	1	194	76*	97	194	100	-	2	-	17	1
9	Aarya Desai (GUJ)	3	3	-	191	106	63.66	199	95.97	1	1	-	21	4
10	K Ashwin Hebbar (AP)	3	3	-	190	132	63.33	230	82.6	1	-	-	26	1

Anmolpreet Singh continues to dominate the run charts in the ongoing tournament, maintaining his position at the top with an impressive total of 221 runs from three innings. His stellar strike rate of 152.41 underscores his aggressive approach at the crease. Haryana's Ankit Kumar has surged ahead in the second place with 212 runs, boasting an exceptional average of 106.

Ankit Kalsi and Yuvraj Chaudhary follow closely in third and fourth places, with 211 and 210 runs, respectively. Kalsi has achieved a strike rate of 82.74, while Chaudhary’s aggressive innings have been backed by a strike rate of 95.02. Mayank Agarwal, with a remarkable performance, rounds off the top five with 204 runs at a strike rate of 98.02.

In the sixth position, Aravelly Avanish has also accumulated 204 runs. Ishan Kishan now holds the seventh spot with 197 runs following his 36-run knock today. Kartik Biswal (194), Aarya Desai (191), and Ashwin Hebbar (190) round off the top 10, showcasing consistent performances across the board.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 Most Wickets

PN Jadeja (GUJ)	3	3	138	23	-	131	10	4/23	13.1	5.69	13.8	2	-
A Choudhary (RAJ)	3	3	174	29	2	167	10	4/49	16.7	5.75	17.4	2	-
Yuvraj Singh (RLYS)	3	3	176	29.2	3	122	8	3/34	15.25	4.15	22	-	-
CT Gaja (GUJ)	3	3	175	29.1	2	138	8	5/27	17.25	4.73	21.87	-	1
S Solanki (MP)	2	2	90	15	3	41	7	5/14	5.85	2.73	12.85	-	1
RN Gurbani (MAHA)	3	3	122	20.2	2	72	7	4/35	10.28	3.54	17.42	1	-
SS Bachhav (MAHA)	3	3	162	27	3	96	7	3/36	13.71	3.55	23.14	-	-
AA Walia (HP)	3	3	162	27	-	116	7	3/42	16.57	4.29	23.14	-	-
RA Sharma (RLYS)	3	3	174	29	3	141	7	4/69	20.14	4.86	24.85	1	-
AR Nagwaswalla (GUJ)	3	3	145	24.1	-	142	7	4/56	20.28	5.87	20.71	1	-

Priyajithsing Jadeja and Aniket Choudhary are leading the wicket-taking charts in the tournament, both having claimed 10 wickets so far. Jadeja has maintained a solid economy rate of 5.69, while Choudhary is slightly higher at 5.75, reflecting their effective control with the ball. Following them closely is Yuvraj Singh of Railways, who has taken eight wickets from three matches, with an outstanding economy rate of 4.15.

Chintan Gaja, also with eight wickets, made a significant impact with a brilliant spell against Assam, where he claimed a five-wicket haul (5/27). This performance was a highlight of his tournament.

Several bowlers have claimed seven wickets, including Sagar Solanki, Rajneesh Gurbani, Satyajeet Bacchav, Apporav Walia, Rahul Sharma, and Arzan Nagwaswalla. Their economy rates vary, with Solanki having the best at 5.85, while Sharma and Nagwaswalla have higher figures of 20.14 and 20.28, respectively.