The second semi-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy between Saurashtra and Punjab is scheduled to be held on 16th January at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Both Saurashtra and Punjab are approaching the upcoming match with a positive mindset.
Saurashtra has played fabulous cricket throughout this Vijay Hazare Trophy, and on 12th January they defeated Uttar Pradesh by 17 runs. This victory allows Saurashtra to approach the upcoming semi-final in a relaxed manner. For Punjab, Abhishek Sharma will be missing this game due to international commitments ahead of T20i series against New Zealand.
Can Harvik Desai give a significant role in semi final against Punjab?
Saurashtra’s captain and wicketkeeper-batsman Harvik Desai delivered a fabulous innings against Uttar Pradesh, scoring 100 runs at a strike rate of 86.21 with 8 fours and 2 impactful sixes. With his focus now on sustaining the same form, the wicketkeeper is well-positioned to maintain momentum and produce a strong performance in the upcoming match.
Where to Watch Saurashtra Cricket Team vs Punjab Cricket Team Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025- 26 Match?
The semi final between Saurashtra and Punjab will be held on 16th January 2026. The Saurashtra vs Punjab live streaming will be available on Star Sports network along with the JioHotstar app and website.
Team Form
Both Saurashtra and Punjab are in fantastic form. Looking at the analysis of the last five matches, both teams have recorded equal success, with each side winning five matches in a row. Now the question is: which team will win its sixth consecutive match?
Team Comparison
If we compare Saurashtra and Punjab with other teams over their last 10 matches, we see that Saurashtra has a winning ratio of 60%, with an average score of 301 runs. Saurashtra also has an impactful highest total of 383 runs, scored against Gujarat, while their lowest total is 238 runs.
In contrast, Punjab has an impressive winning ratio of 80%, with an average score of 249 runs, and their highest total is a respectable 347 runs, achieved against Maharashtra.
Both Saurashtra and Punjab have managed to cross 330 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and it remains to be seen whether these two teams can again surpass 330 runs in the upcoming matches and put their teams in a strong position.
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