Vijay Hazare Trophy Knockouts 2025: Schedule & Venues

Vijay Hazare Trophy Knockouts 2025: The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 is set to enter its thrilling knockout phase, with teams battling for supremacy in India’s premier 50 over domestic tournament. With ten teams advancing from the group stages, the action packed knockout rounds promise to deliver edge of the seat moments.

Vijay Hazare Trophy Knockouts 2025: Schedule, Venues, Timings & All You Need to Know

Qualified Teams for the Knockouts

After a competitive group stage, the following teams have qualified:

1. Gujarat
2. Maharashtra
3. Vidarbha
4. Karnataka
5. Baroda
6. Punjab (highest ranked second place team)
7. Haryana
8. Bengal
9. Rajasthan
10. Tamil Nadu

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 Knockout Schedule

Pre-Quarterfinals (January 9, 2025)

• PQF 1: Haryana vs Bengal – Motibaug Cricket Ground, Vadodara – 9 AM IST
• PQF 2: Rajasthan vs Tamil Nadu – Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara – 9 AM IST

Quarterfinals (January 11–12, 2025)

• QF 3: Maharashtra vs Punjab – Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara – January 11, 9 AM IST
• QF 4: Karnataka vs Baroda – Motibaug Cricket Ground, Vadodara – January 11, 9 AM IST
• QF 1: Gujarat vs Winner of PQF 1 – Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara – January 12, 9 AM IST
• QF 2: Vidarbha vs Winner of PQF 2 – Motibaug Cricket Ground, Vadodara – January 12, 9 AM IST

Semifinals (January 15 – 16, 2025)

• SF 1: Winner of QF 1 vs Winner of QF 4 – Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara – January 15, 1:30 PM IST
• SF 2: Winner of QF 2 vs Winner of QF 3 – Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara – January 16, 1:30 PM IST

Final (January 18, 2025)

• Final Match: Winner of SF 1 vs Winner of SF 2 – Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara – 1:30 PM IST

Venues for the Knockout Matches

All matches will be held in Vadodara, across two iconic venues:

1. Kotambi Stadium
2. Motibaug Cricket Ground

Match Timings

• Pre-quarterfinals & Quarterfinals: 9:00 AM IST
• Semifinals & Final: 1:30 PM IST

Key Facts to Watch Out For

• Top Performers: Expect star players like Vidarbha’s experienced campaigners and Punjab’s fiery bowlers to shine.
• Underdogs: Can teams like Bengal or Haryana pull off upsets and make deep runs into the tournament?
• High Stakes: With the knockout format, every match is a do or die situation, promising intense action.

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