After thrilling group-stage games, the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 has reached the quarterfinals, with the first match pitting Uttar Pradesh against Saurashtra. The clash takes place at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru, starting at 9:00 AM IST.
Rinku Singh’s Uttar Pradesh topped Elite Group B with 7 wins out of 7, while Saurashtra finished second in Elite Group D with 5 wins from 7, both sides now eyeing the title with just a few games left to lift the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
For the Uttar Pradesh cricket team, captain Rinku Singh has been in top form, scoring 408 runs at a strike rate of 145.20 across 7 games, including 32 fours and 16 sixes. Alongside him, Leg break-googly specialist Zeeshan Ansari has topped the wicket charts this season, claiming 21 wickets while conceding 301 runs in his 7 matches.
On the other hand, Saurashtra continues to face middle-order issues, with only Ruchit Ahir contributing effectively at the best strike rate this season. Ruchit has scored 253 runs in his last 7 matches at a strike rate of 147.37. Meanwhile, Harvik Desai’s bowling unit has dominated, led by pace bowler Ankur Panwar, who has taken 17 wickets and ranks among the top 5 wicket-takers in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26.
Where to Watch Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team vs Saurashtra Cricket Team?
As both teams face off in the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals, fans are eager to know where to watch Uttar Pradesh vs Saurashtra cricket match live.
Here’s good news, Uttar Pradesh vs Saurashtra live streaming will be available on JioHotstar. Fans can catch the live action directly from the ground and follow Cricbuzz for live scores and commentary.
| Match Details | Streaming Available On |
| Uttar Pradesh vs Saurashtra, 2nd Quarter-Final | JioHotstar |
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