Karnataka Wins Vijay Hazare Trophy for a Record 5th Time

Karnataka Triumphs Over Vidarbha by 36 Runs to Win Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 Final

In the final of the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, Karnataka claimed a 36-run victory over Vidarbha on January 19, 2025, at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. This win secured Karnataka's fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title. Despite a strong challenge from Vidarbha’s batters, Karnataka posted a commanding total and successfully defended it.

Karnataka’s Innings: Setting a Big Target
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Karnataka, led by Mayank Agarwal, built a solid innings. Ravichandran Smaran anchored the innings with a brilliant 101 runs off 92 balls, marking his second List A century. He was supported by Krishnan Srijith, who scored 78 runs off 74 balls.

Towards the end, Abhinav Manohar, known for his T20 hitting ability, added a crucial 79 runs off just 42 balls. Karnataka finished with a total of 348/6 in their 50 overs, setting a challenging target for Vidarbha.

Key Contributions:

Ravichandran Smaran: 101 runs off 92 balls
Krishnan Srijith: 78 runs off 74 balls
Abhinav Manohar: 79 runs off 42 balls

Karnataka’s Legacy in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
This victory marks Karnataka’s fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title, following their previous wins in 2013-14, 2014-15, 2017-18, and 2019-20. The team has built a formidable reputation in domestic cricket, becoming one of the most successful sides in the competition's history.

Asian Games Javelin Champion Annu Rani

India’s Asian Games javelin champion, Annu Rani, has recently grabbed the spotlight by winning gold at the International Wiesław Maniak Memorial in Poland. Known as a top javelin champion i

AB de Villiers Century vs Pakistan

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 Final witnessed a cricketing spectacle as AB de Villiers' Century led the South Africa Champions to a dominant 9-wicket win over the Pakistan

India at University Games Germany 2025

The University Games Germany 2025, officially known as the FISU World University Games, is making headlines among sports enthusiasts and current affairs aspirants. Held in Rhine-Ruhr 2025 across s

Deepika Sehrawat Wins Big in FIH

In a breakthrough for Indian sports, Deepika Sehrawat has made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Poligras Magic Skill Award. This prestigious international honor is awarded by the

Italy Cricket Team: T20 World Cup 2026

The Italy cricket team's T20 World Cup qualification has made headlines as they booked a historic spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 for the first time. This massive milestone was

World Boxing Cup Astana 2025

India delivered a historic performance at the World Boxing Cup Astana 2025, held in Astana, Kazakhstan. On July 6, 2025, the Indian women's boxing team secured 11 medals, including three g

Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 — Neeraj Chopra Wins

The prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 athletics meet, held in the Czech Republic on June 25, 2025, witnessed a thrilling javelin throw contest where India’s pride, Neeraj Chopra, emerged

Jasprit Bumrah Test Wickets

India’s pace superstar Jasprit Bumrah's Test wickets tally has entered cricketing history books as he becomes the first Asian bowler to take 150 Test wickets in SENA countries — So

ITF Women’s Tennis 2025 – Ankita Raina

ITF Women’s Tennis 2025 is already turning heads with some electrifying performances, and Indian tennis star Ankita Raina has added another remarkable chapter to the season.

ICC Player of the Month May 2025 Awards

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the ICC Player of the Month for May 2025 awards, recognizing exceptional performances by players in international cricket. This time