# Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024: Teams, Groups, Format, and Live Streaming Details

URL: https://technosports.co.in/vijay-hazare-trophy-2024-teams-groups-format/  
Published: 2024-12-21  
Updated: 2024-12-21  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The **[Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijay_Hazare_Trophy)**, India’s premier domestic 50-over cricket tournament, is set to begin on **December 21, 2024**, and will run until **January 18, 2025**. Following the successful completion of the T20 season, this tournament will showcase the best of India’s domestic cricket talent, with several international stars participating. The competition will also serve as a platform for selectors to assess players ahead of the **Champions Trophy**.

Here’s everything you need to know about the **Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024** season, including teams, groups, format, and live streaming details.

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## **Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024: Tournament Overview**

The **Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25** will feature **38 teams**, divided into five groups. The tournament will be played in a **50-over format**, with matches held across various cities in India.

The group stage will run from **December 21, 2024**, to **January 8, 2025**, followed by the knockout stage, which begins on **January 9, 2025**. The final is scheduled to take place on **January 18, 2025**, in **Vadodara**, where all knockout matches will also be held.

## **Teams and Groups**

The 38 participating teams are divided into **five groups**:

### **Group A**

- Haryana
- Gujarat
- Uttarakhand
- Odisha
- Jharkhand
- Goa
- Assam
- Manipur

### **Group B**

- Rajasthan
- Maharashtra
- Services
- Railways
- Himachal Pradesh
- Andhra
- Meghalaya
- Sikkim

### **Group C**

- Karnataka
- Mumbai
- Hyderabad
- Saurashtra
- Punjab
- Pondicherry
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Nagaland

### **Group D**

- Tamil Nadu
- Vidarbha
- Uttar Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Chandigarh
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Mizoram

### **Group E**

- Bengal
- Kerala
- Tripura
- Madhya Pradesh
- Delhi
- Baroda
- Bihar

Each group’s matches will be played at specific venues, ensuring a smooth and organized tournament.

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## **Tournament Format**

The **Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25** will follow a structured format:

1. **Group Stage**:
  - Teams in each group will play against one another in a round-robin format.
2. **Knockout Stage**:
  - The **top two teams** from each group will advance to the knockout stage.
  - The **five group winners** will directly qualify for the **quarterfinals**.
  - The **second-placed teams** will be ranked from 6 to 10. Teams ranked 7 to 10 will play two **pre-quarterfinal matches**, while the **sixth-ranked team** will directly qualify for the quarterfinals.
3. **Finals**:
  - The knockout matches, including the final, will be held in **Vadodara**.

## **Key Players and Updates**

The tournament will feature several domestic and international stars, making it a highly competitive event. However, some notable absences have been reported:

- **Sanju Samson**, who recently captained Kerala in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, has been left out of the squad due to his absence from the team’s training camp.
- **Prithvi Shaw**, a key player for Mumbai, is not included in the lineup for the first three rounds of the tournament.

Despite these absences, the tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of talent, with the Indian team management keeping a close eye on performances ahead of the **Champions Trophy**.

## **Live Streaming and Telecast Details**

Fans eagerly awaiting the **Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25** should note the following live streaming and telecast details:

- **Group Stage Matches**:
  - Unfortunately, the group stage matches will not be streamed or televised.
- **Knockout Matches**:
  - The knockout matches will be **streamed live on JioCinema** and **televised on Sports18**.

This ensures that fans can catch all the action from the most crucial stages of the tournament.

## **Conclusion**

The **Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25** is set to be an exciting tournament, showcasing the best of India’s domestic cricket talent. With **38 teams** competing across five groups, the competition will be fierce, and the stakes will be high as players aim to impress selectors ahead of the **Champions Trophy**.

While the group stage matches won’t be streamed, fans can look forward to catching the knockout matches live on **JioCinema** and **Sports18**. As the tournament unfolds, cricket enthusiasts can expect thrilling performances, emerging stars, and unforgettable moments.

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## **FAQs**

### 1. **When will the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 final be held?**

The final of the **Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25** is scheduled for **January 18, 2025**, in **Vadodara**, where all knockout matches will also take place.

### 2. **Where can I watch the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 matches?**

  
The **group stage matches** of the **Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25** will not be streamed or televised. However, the **knockout matches** will be available for live streaming on **JioCinema** and telecast on **Sports18**.