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Aman Rao's Double Ton, Shreyas Iyer's Comeback 82 Light Up Vijay Hazare Trophy

Hyderabad opener Aman Rao smashed a spectacular 200 from 154 balls against Bengal, headlining the day's action in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer marked his return from injury with a blistering 82 off just 53 deliveries against Himachal Pradesh. Other notable performances included a century from Haryana's HJ Rana and a combined opening effort from Karnataka's Mayank Agarwal (100) and Devdutt Padikkal (91). Several high-scoring matches saw teams like Saurashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat all posting totals in excess of 330 runs.

Key Points: Vijay Hazare Trophy: Aman Rao 200, Shreyas Iyer 82 in Comeback

  • Aman Rao's 154-ball double century
  • Shreyas Iyer's 53-ball 82 on injury return
  • Mayank Agarwal scores 100 for Karnataka
  • HJ Rana's 112 powers Haryana
  • Multiple teams post 320+ totals
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Aman Rao's double ton, Shreyas Iyer's 82 on comeback after injury highlight Vijay Hazare Trophy

Highlights from Vijay Hazare Trophy: Aman Rao's 200 for Hyderabad, Shreyas Iyer's 82 on return for Mumbai, and other key performances from the 2025-26 season.

"Rao made 200 off 154 deliveries, including 12 fours and 13 sixes. - Match Report"

New Delhi, January 6

A magnificent double century for Hyderabad's Aman Rao, followed by Shreyas Iyer's fantastic 82-run knock for Mumbai after his comeback from injury, are the highlights so far in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 tournament on Tuesday.

Coming to the Haryana vs Andhra Pradesh match, HJ Rana's brilliant 112-run knock helped his side Haryana to post 324 runs on the board. Parth Vats made 69 runs off 60 balls, including five boundaries. With the ball, Andhra's Raju picked up a five-wicket haul (5/44 in 9.5 overs). Saketh Ram bagged a three-wicket haul (3/61). Andhra required 325 runs to win the match.

In the Saurashtra vs Services match, Saurashtra slammed 349/5 in 50 overs after they opted to bat first. H Desai played a stunning knock of 110 off 114 balls, including 13 boundaries. For Services, Pulkit Narang took a three-wicket haul.

Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer, who returned to the action after coming from an injury, scored 82 runs off 53 deliveries, including 10 fours and three sixes. On the other hand, Suryakumar Yadav (21) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) failed to score runs. Currently, Mumbai are batting at 298/7 in 32.3 overs after opting to bat first against Himachal Pradesh.

In Uttar Pradesh vs Vidarbha's clash, Uttar Pradesh notched up 339/5 after opting to bat first. Opener Abhishek Goswami made 103 runs off 109 balls, including 10 fours and two sixes. Dhruv Jurel (56), Priyam Garg (67), and captain Rinku Singh (57) played fantastic knocks.

During the Hyderabad vs Bengal clash, Hyderabad opener Aman Rao slammed a glorious double century, helping his side to post 352/5 in 50 overs. Rao made 200 off 154 deliveries, including 12 fours and 13 sixes. With the ball for Bengal, Mohammed Shami scalped three wickets (3/70).

During the Karnataka vs Rajasthan clash, Karnataka, who batted first, posted 324/7 on the board. Openers Mayank Agarwal (100 off 107 balls, with the help of nine fours and three sixes) and Devdutt Padikkal (91 off 82 deliveries, along with 14 boundaries) played fantastic knocks. Padikkal also became the first batter to score 600-plus runs in three Vijay Hazare Trophy seasons.

In the Gujarat vs Odisha clash, Gujarat's Aarya Desai (54), Urvil Patel (64), Ahaan Poddar (64), and Axar Patel (73) played brilliant knocks as their side posted 333/6 in 50 overs. With the ball, Biplab Samantaray took two wickets.

- ANI

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Shreya B
So happy to see Shreyas Iyer back and scoring runs! 82 off 53 is a fantastic comeback innings. His form is crucial for the national team, especially with big tournaments coming up. Wishing him a fully fit and successful season ahead. 🙏
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Rohit P
The depth in Indian cricket is incredible. Look at these scores - 324, 349, 339, 352... batsmen are just piling on the runs. The Vijay Hazare Trophy is such an exciting tournament, truly the backbone of our cricket structure.
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David E
As a cricket fan, I love seeing these high-scoring games, but I do worry about the balance. Bowlers like Raju with a 5-wicket haul are heroes on these flat tracks. We need to ensure pitches offer something for everyone to produce complete cricketers.
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Priya S
Devdutt Padikkal becoming the first to score 600+ runs in three VHT seasons is a massive achievement! Consistency is key. And Mayank Agarwal scoring a century too... Karnataka's opening pair is on fire. 🔥
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Nikhil C
Good to see performances from across the country - from Hyderabad to Uttar Pradesh to Gujarat. This is what makes our domestic cricket so strong. Every state association is contributing to the talent pool. Jai Hind!

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