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Karnataka scripted history in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 by successfully chasing 413 against Jharkhand, the highest-ever run chase in the tournament and the second-highest in List-A cricket globally. Devdutt Padikkal’s 147 anchored the innings, supported by Mayank Agarwal and others, as Karnataka sealed victory with 15 balls to spare.
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Karnataka’s title defense in the Vijay Hazare Trophy began with fireworks as the team pulled off a historic chase against Jharkhand at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B in Ahmedabad. Set a daunting target of 413, Karnataka’s batting unit rose to the occasion, delivering one of the most memorable performances in domestic cricket history.
Key highlights from the announcement include
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Devdutt Padikkal scored a match-winning 147 off 118 balls, striking 10 fours and 7 sixes.
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Captain Mayank Agarwal provided a flying start with 54 off 34 balls, adding 114 runs for the opening wicket with Padikkal.
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Jharkhand’s Ishan Kishan had earlier lit up the match with a blistering 125 off just 39 balls, the second-fastest List-A century by an Indian.
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Karnataka chased down the target with 15 balls remaining, finishing at 417/5.
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Abhinav Manohar and debutant Dhruv Prabhakar held their nerve to remain unbeaten and guide the team home.
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This chase surpassed Andhra’s 384-run pursuit against Goa in 2011-12, setting a new Vijay Hazare Trophy record.
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Globally, Karnataka joined South Africa as only the second team to successfully chase a 400+ target in List-A cricket, after South Africa’s famous 435-run chase against Australia in 2005.
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The victory marked a powerful start to Karnataka’s campaign, reinforcing their dominance in domestic one-day cricket.
This record-breaking chase not only showcased Karnataka’s batting depth but also highlighted the evolving nature of domestic cricket, where high-scoring thrillers are becoming increasingly common. The win will be remembered as a landmark moment in Indian cricket’s List-A history.
Sources: Sportstar (The Hindu), Indian Express, NewsBytes
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