Wowza!!! Runs, wickets, catches and bucket-loads of action...

The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25’s league stage comes to an end & we must say, our Boys in Blue and Gold have warmed up nicely for the knockout stages! 💪

Let’s have a look how they fared towards the business end of the league phase. ⬇️

Matchday 5 | 31st December – TV’s way to celebrate new year eve!

Hyderabad captain Tilak Varma’s cracking 106-ball 99 powered his team to two consecutive wins for the first time this season. Falling short of just one run of a well-deserved century, the knock was filled with enticing shots, including seven fours and one maximum.

Ending 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣, the 𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐊 𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐀 way 🏏🔥#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/oxRcCZgvxZ

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 31, 2024

Meanwhile, pacer Deepak Chahar extended his fine run of form, picking two more wickets at an economy of 4.90 for Rajasthan against Services in a comfortable five-wicket victory.

Matchday 6 | 3rd January – Chahar’s all-round show in an exciting win!

Pacer Deepak Chahar continued his wicket-taking spree with 2/77 in 10 overs versus Railways. Moreover, he also played an important role for his team in chasing a massive total of 345 runs.

Towards the toe end of the innings, his run-a-ball 14 helped Rajasthan edge past their opponents by one wicket. Khoop chhaan, Deepak! 👏

Matchday 7 | 5th January – Naman Dhir’s first-ever fifty in List A

Punjab batter Naman Dhir dazzled in his maiden half-century in the 50-over format as he scored a 40-ball 55 in a one-sided 167-run win over Puducherry.

Striking at 137.50, the 25-year-old hit seven fours and a maximum en-route to his personal milestone. Way to go, young man! 💥

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