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The second semi-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 features a thrilling encounter between Vidarbha and Maharashtra at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday. Maharashtra won the toss and opted to field first, setting the stage for an exciting match. The winner of this match will earn a spot in the final to face Karnataka.
Key Players to Watch
Vidarbha will rely on the exceptional form of Karun Nair, whose recent performances have been outstanding. Nair's brilliant run has sparked discussions about a possible return to international cricket. On the other hand, Maharashtra's top-order batter, Siddhesh Veer, has been the team’s highest run-scorer in the tournament and is expected to play a crucial role in this knockout clash. In a surprising move, Ruturaj Gaikwad will don the wicketkeeping gloves for Maharashtra, adding a new dimension to the team’s lineup.
Conditions and Weather
The weather in Vadodara is expected to remain warm and sunny throughout the day, with clear skies as the sun sets, ensuring ideal conditions for a thrilling contest.
Teams and Playing XIs
Here are the playing XIs for both teams:
Vidarbha Playing XI:
- Dhruv Shorey
- Yash Rathod
- Karun Nair (C)
- Apoorv Wankhade
- Jitesh Sharma (W)
- Shubham Dubey
- Harsh Dubey
- Nachiket Bhute
- Parth Rekhade
- Yash Thakur
- Darshan Nalkande
Maharashtra Playing XI:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (W/C)
- Arshin Kulkarni
- Siddhesh Veer
- Ankit Bawne
- Rahul Tripathi
- Azim Kazi
- Nikhil Naik
- Satyajeet Bachhav
- Mukesh Choudhary
- Rajneesh Gurbani
- Pradeep Dadhe
Looking Ahead
Both teams have been in top form leading up to this semi-final, and with some high-caliber players on display, the match promises to be a spectacle. Vidarbha will look to capitalize on Nair’s experience and form, while Maharashtra will hope to ride on Veer’s runs and Gaikwad’s leadership to take them through to the final.
Stay tuned for live updates and scores from this exciting semi-final clash as Vidarbha and Maharashtra fight for a spot in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 final!
