Bengaluru, Jan 13 (.) Punjab captain and wicketkeeper Prabhsimran Singh dominated the proceedings as his team crushed Madhya Pradesh by 183 runs in the 3rd Quarter-Final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 here on Tuesday.
His commanding 88 off 86 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes, anchored Punjab’s massive total of 345 for 6, setting the stage for a comprehensive victory and booking a semifinal berth.
Prabhsimran’s innings was complemented by Anmolpreet Singh’s 70 and Nehal Wadhera’s explosive 56, while Harnoor Singh added 51 to ensure Punjab maintained a run rate of nearly 7 per over.
Ramandeep Singh (24 not out) and Sanvir Singh (13) provided crucial late-order firepower, taking the team to a formidable total. The innings featured several partnerships that kept the scoreboard ticking, particularly the 76-run stand between Anmolpreet Singh and Nehal Wadhera.
In response, Madhya Pradesh struggled from the start. Sanvir Singh led the bowling attack with 3/31, while Gurnoor Brar (2/27), Ramandeep Singh (2/23), and Krish Bhagat (2/28) applied relentless pressure.
Madhya Pradesh was bowled out for 162 in just 31.2 overs, with Rajat Patidar top-scoring with 38. Early breakthroughs by Brar and Sanvir prevented any meaningful partnerships, and the visitors never recovered from the top-order collapse.
Punjab’s victory was not only built on strong individual performances but also on a well-balanced team effort. The bowlers exploited conditions expertly, while the batsmen displayed aggressive strokeplay throughout.
The disciplined bowling, combined with calculated aggression from the top order, made Madhya Pradesh’s chase impossible.
With this commanding win, Punjab advanced to the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26, carrying momentum and confidence.
Prabhsimran’s leadership and batting, supported by key contributions from Anmolpreet, Wadhera, and the bowling unit, proved decisive in the victory.
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