The Elite Group A match of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 between Jharkhand cricket team and Tamil Nadu cricket team was a one sided affair that was defined by disciplined bowling and solid batting partnerships, along with a run chase. The match, which took place at the historic Narendra Modi Stadium on 31st December 2025, was a complete demolition of Jharkhand’s rivals in both departments.
The team from Tamil Nadu got 243 runs by 45 balls and Jharkhand was able to secure the victory comfortably, matching the total with 244/1 in 41 balls with 24 balls in hand. The star of the match was Utkarsh Singh, who made a wonderful unbeaten century and steered his side to a comfortable win.
In this article, you will get all details of the Jharkhand vs Tamil Nadu match scorecard, batting performance, bowling stats, match summary, partnerships, and match highlights.
Jharkhand Cricket Team vs Tamil Nadu Cricket Team, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025: Match Details
| Detail | Information |
| Match | JHK vs TN |
| Tournament | Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 |
| Group | Elite Group A |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date | 31 December 2025 |
| Toss | Jharkhand won the toss and elected to field |
| Result | Jharkhand won by 9 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Utkarsh Singh |
| Tamil Nadu Score | 243 all out (45 overs) |
| Jharkhand Score | 244/1 (41 overs) |
Jharkhand Cricket Team vs Tamil Nadu Cricket Team Match– Match Overview
The match started with Jharkhand choosing to bowl first after winning the toss. . Tamil Nadu got off to a solid start, and were aggressive in the powerplay but struck down at intervals by Jharkhand bowlers.
Several of the batters of Tamil Nadu started well, but could not turn their innings into a big hit. The middle order played itself an important role, which helped the team to achieve a decent score of 243.
In reply, Jharkhand displayed excellent batting discipline. A stellar duo of openers, Shikhar Mohan and Utkarsh Singh, have made a huge difference and stolen the show from Tamil Nadu. Their first game was an easy one, with them driving across 200 runs. Jharkhand in the end came out on top with ease and earned crucial points in the tournament.
Jharkhand vs Tamil Nadu Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 Elite Group A Match Squad
Tamil Nadu Cricket Team
| Player | Role |
| Athish SR | Batter |
| Narayan Jagadeesan | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Pradosh Ranjan Paul | Batter |
| Baba Indrajith | Batter |
| Boopathi Kumar | Batter |
| Mohamed Ali | All-rounder |
| Sunny Sandhu | All-rounder |
| Sai Kishore | Bowler |
| Sonu Yadav | All-rounder |
| Gurjapneet Singh | Bowler |
| Govinth Ganesh | Bowler |
Jharkhand Cricket Team
| Player | Role |
| Shikhar Mohan | Batter |
| Utkarsh Singh | All-rounder |
| Virat Singh | Batter |
| Kumar Kushagra (c) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Robin Minz | Batter |
| Anukul Roy | All-rounder |
| Md Kounain Quraishi | Bowler |
| Manishi | Bowler |
| Sushant Mishra | Bowler |
| Shubham Kumar Singh | Bowler |
| Rajandeep Singh | All-rounder |
Jharkhand Cricket Team vs Tamil Nadu Cricket Team Match Scorecard, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025
Tamil Nadu Cricket Team 1st Innings (Batting)
Tamil Nadu got the ball rolling with attacking speed in the powerplay in their first innings with Athish SR getting the runs flowing fast. But, the skipper Narayan Jagadeesan was dismissed for a duck early in the innings. Pradosh Ranjan Paul and Baba Indrajith consolidated the run to put the team on the right foot with valuable partnerships and consistent runs. Mohamed Ali, Sai Kishore and Sonu Yadav followed with crucial lower middle order runs later. Many of the hitters failed to contribute in helping the team in the fight, and the team from Tamil Nadu was all but eliminated after losing 243 runs in 45 overs.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Athish SR | 33 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 110.00 |
| Narayan Jagadeesan | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Pradosh Ranjan Paul | 49 | 64 | 8 | 0 | 76.56 |
| Baba Indrajith | 48 | 61 | 2 | 0 | 78.68 |
| Boopathi Kumar | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 43.75 |
| Mohamed Ali | 26 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 81.25 |
| Sunny Sandhu | 13 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 72.22 |
| Sai Kishore | 24 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 114.28 |
| Sonu Yadav | 31 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 140.90 |
| Gurjapneet Singh | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Govinth Ganesh | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 243 all out (45 overs) | — | — | — | — |
Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| Narayan Jagadeesan | 0/1 | 1.3 |
| Athish SR | 65/2 | 11.1 |
| Pradosh Ranjan Paul | 101/3 | 18.5 |
| Boopathi Kumar | 115/4 | 22.6 |
| Mohamed Ali | 168/5 | 33.2 |
| Baba Indrajith | 182/6 | 36.3 |
| Sunny Sandhu | 188/7 | 37.5 |
| Sai Kishore | 231/8 | 43.4 |
| Gurjapneet Singh | 236/9 | 44.1 |
| Sonu Yadav | 243/10 | 44.6 |
Jharkhand Cricket Team 1st Innings (Bowling)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Sushant Mishra | 9 | 51 | 2 | 5.66 |
| Shubham Kumar Singh | 7 | 53 | 4 | 7.57 |
| Utkarsh Singh | 6 | 32 | 1 | 5.33 |
| Rajandeep Singh | 8 | 35 | 1 | 4.37 |
| Md Kounain Quraishi | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Anukul Roy | 7 | 32 | 1 | 4.57 |
| Manishi | 6 | 26 | 1 | 4.33 |
Jharkhand Cricket Team 2nd Innings (Batting)
The brilliant batting innings by the Jharkhand cricket team in the pursuit of 244 runs. The team started well from the get-go with opener Shikhar Mohan and Utkarsh Singh did not let Tamil Nadu bowlers get any pressure. Shikhar Mohan is impressive with a score of 90 and anchor of the partnership.
Utkarsh Singh was the hero of the game, keeping 123 unbeaten in excellent stroke play and composure. Mohan’s dismissal was followed by Virat Singh with the help of him and Utkarsh Singh, closing the following with a comfortable score. Jharkhand had bowled out the target in 41 overs and clinched a huge 9-wicket win.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Shikhar Mohan | 90 | 108 | 9 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Utkarsh Singh | 123* | 120 | 13 | 3 | 102.50 |
| Virat Singh | 20* | 18 | 1 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Extras | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 244/1 (41 overs) | — | — | — | — |
Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| Shikhar Mohan | 201/1 | 34.5 |
Tamil Nadu Cricket Team 2nd Innings (Bowling)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Gurjapneet Singh | 7 | 49 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Govinth Ganesh | 5 | 34 | 0 | 6.80 |
| Mohamed Ali | 8 | 43 | 0 | 5.37 |
| Sonu Yadav | 3 | 26 | 0 | 8.66 |
| Pradosh Ranjan Paul | 9 | 41 | 1 | 4.55 |
| Sai Kishore | 9 | 45 | 0 | 5.00 |
Match Highlights
- Jharkhand won the toss and chose bowling first.
- The Tamil Nadu team had to settle for a maiden wicket in the innings.
- Athish SR was a batsman and played an attacking knock of 33 runs.
- Tamil Nadu batsman Pradosh Ranjan Paul had 49 runs.
- Baba Indrajith scored 48 runs adding value.
- Sonu Yadav played a fast 31-run knock.
- Shubham Kumar Singh and Jharkhand bowled 4 wickets each.
- Tamil Nadu had to settle for 243 runs in 45 overs.
- Jharkhand had a good start to the chase.
- Shikhar Mohan made a wonderful 90.
- Utkarsh Singh hit a match winning non-stop 123 runs.
- The first two players joined forces to go past 200 runs.
- Jharkhand only managed to concede one wicket in pursuit.
- Virat Singh added unbeaten 20 runs to the scoreboard at the end.
- The target was then chased in 41 shots of 41 overs from Jharkhand.
- Jharkhand picked up 9 wickets to win the game.
Conclusion
The JHK vs TN match in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 showcased Jharkhand’s dominance in both batting and bowling departments. With disciplined bowling, they not only kept Tamil Nadu within single figures but also provided them with a few good innings from the other side.
The chase was handled perfectly from the beginning by the first pair of Utkarsh Singh and Shikhar Mohan as they helped the hosts to divert the pressure. The highlight of the match was Utkarsh Singh’s unbeaten 100, which he deservedly received the Player of the Match award.
The win gave Jharkhand a better chance in the tournament and showcased their formidable team balance.
FAQs
Jharkhand got 9 wickets to win the match.
Utkarsh Singh’s unbeaten 123 runs and 1 wicket helped him win the Player of the Match award.
Tamil Nadu scored 243 runs in 45 overs.
Utkarsh Singh scored the highest with an unbeaten 123 runs.
Jharkhand chased the target in 41 overs.
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