HyderabadBaroda and Maharashtra produced contrasting but equally eventful victories on a day marked by individual comebacks, breakout performances, and high-scoring pressure chases across the domestic circuit.
Baroda made his competitive debut against Punjab following an injury to his left quadriceps sustained during the 2025 Asia Cup. Entering the match with scrutiny around his fitness and form, he responded by remaining unbeaten on 77 from 42 deliveries, to help Baroda chase 223 runs.
His effort gained further support during a 101-run third-wicket association with Shivalik Sharma. In a tactical call that altered the tempo of the innings, Sharma retired out after reaching 47 from 32 balls, opening the door for Jitesh Sharma to join Hardik for the last 15 deliveries, with 30 still required. The pair wrapped up the chase in only nine deliveries, completing a seven-wicket triumph.
Earlier in the day, Hardik’s bowling returned figures of 1 for 52 from four overs. Abhishek Sharma's brilliant 18-ball fifty (he fell on the next ball) and further middle-overs contributions from Anmolpreet Singh (69 off 32) and Naman Dhir (39 off 28) had propelled Punjab's top order. Despite those contributions, Punjab’s total proved insufficient. Both Baroda and Punjab now stand on two wins apiece in Group C, although Gujarat occupy the group’s top position with three victories from four outings.
Prithvi Shaw, Vaibhav Suryavanshi star in Maharashtra vs Bihar clashIn another fixture, Bihar’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a milestone innings. The 14-year-old, who will open for India in the forthcoming Under-19 World Cup, scored an undefeated 108 from 61 balls, including seven fours and seven sixes. His tally of three centuries in 2025 matches the most by any Indian player this year, alongside Abhishek Sharma, while Ayush Mhatre and Ishan Kishan have recorded two hundreds each. Bihar reached 176 for 3, yet the total did not withstand Maharashtra’s response.
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