India’s ODI hopeful Rishabh Pant faces scrutiny after a low score in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, while several uncapped players shine.
- Rishabh Pant scored just 22 runs in his latest Vijay Hazare Trophy appearance, potentially jeopardizing his chances for the upcoming IND vs NZ ODI series.
- Prithvi Shaw was demoted to number 7 in the batting order for Maharashtra and also struggled, scoring only 22 runs.
- Anukul Roy of Jharkhand continues to impress with both bat and ball, averaging 60 with the bat and taking 18 wickets.
- Ghosh of Himachal Pradesh delivered a stellar bowling performance, claiming 7 wickets for 42 runs.
The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 continues to provide a platform for players to showcase their talent, with round 3 matches delivering mixed results for some of India’s established stars. While the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and hardik Pandya were absent – some having already participated earlier in the tournament, and one being carefully managed ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 – others seized the possibility to make an impact.
rishabh Pant’s Struggles Continue
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Rishabh Pant, vying for a spot in the Indian ODI team, could only manage 22 runs off 26 deliveries before being dismissed. The Delhi captain struck a couple of sixes, but his short innings raises concerns about his form. Prior to this match, Pant had scores of 5 and 70 in the tournament.This latest performance casts doubt on his selection for the IND vs NZ ODI series, especially considering his previous inclusion in the IND vs SA series was largely due to an injury to a regular team member.
Prithvi Shaw Demoted and Disappoints
Maharashtra suffered a 7-run loss to Himachal Pradesh on Monday. In a surprising move, Prithvi Shaw, who transferred from Mumbai ahead of the 2025/26 domestic season, batted at number 7. He scored just 22 runs off 14 deliveries, suggesting the change in position didn’t suit him.
Rare Failure for Padikkal
Karnataka’s Devdutt Padikkal, who boasts an notable List A average exceeding 80, experienced a rare off-day, being dismissed for 22 runs against Tamil Nadu.Despite his exceptional List A record, Padikkal’s exclusion from the Indian ODI squad remains a point of discussion. However, with fierce competition for p
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