The Vijay Hazare Trophy recently concluded with Karnataka winning the title and defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs.
Karnataka Wins Vijay Hazare Trophy
Vidarbha, who had won the toss and decided to field, was put to a tough test by Karnataka’s batting line-up. Although Karnataka began poorly, its middle order took over the reins with Ravichandran Smaran leading the charge with a century, while K Shrijith (78 off 74) and Abhinav Manohar (79 off 42) proved to be valuable additions, allowing Karnataka to score a stiff 348/6 in their 50 overs. With the pressure mounting, Shorey rose to the occasion, delivering a masterclass in composure and technique to guide his team to a memorable victory. His back-to-back centuries in high-stakes matches highlight his ability to shine in critical moments.
Top-5 Run-Getters In Vijay Hazare Trophy
| Player | State | Matches | Runs | 100 | 50 |
| Karun Nair | Vidarbha | 9 | 779 | 5 | 1 |
| Mayank Agarwal | Karnataka | 10 | 651 | 4 | 1 |
| Siddhesh Veer | Maharashtra | 9 | 520 | 2 | 2 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Punjab | 8 | 498 | 3 | – |
| Dhruv Shorey | Vidarbha | 8 | 494 | 3 | 1 |
The top-five run getters who wrecked havoc in the tournament remain un-noticed by the selectors. Karun Nair was the highest run getter with 779 runs, this includes 5 centuries and 1 fifty in just one season. Mayank Agarwal sits at the second position with 651 runs, this includes 4 centuries and 1 fifty. On third and fourth position we have SA Veer and Prabhsimran Singh who have scored 520 and 498 respectively. On the 5th position we have Dhruv Shorey who has scored 494 runs, this includes 3 centuries and 1 fifty, one of the most incredible part about Shorey’s tournament is that he scored centuries in quaters, semis and finals.
Ignored By Selectors Despite Being The Top Run-Scorers
The Vijay Hazare Trophy has consistently showcased some of India’s most prolific domestic talent, yet many of the tournament’s top run-scorers have been shockingly overlooked by national selectors. Despite amassing huge runs season after season, players who have dominated the league with their exceptional performances continue to find themselves on the sidelines when it comes to national call-ups. While these players shine on the domestic stage, they remain ignored by selectors as their consistent brilliance still hasn’t earned them a spot in the Indian squad or given a chance for comeback.
