The Vijay Hazare Trophy Round 3 will take place on December 26. On one hand, the Indian team will take on Australia in a crucial MCG Test, while on the other, all domestic teams will meet to strengthen their positions in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The domestic tournament started on December 21 and will continue until January 18. After two rounds, teams like Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Baroda are leading the standings in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25.
Big players such as Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rinku Singh are participating in the competition, and it’s important to note that this tournament is extremely crucial for players looking to get into the India squad for the Champions Trophy. Also, there are smaller players who are expected to snatch the spotlight. Take a look at the players to watch out for in Round 3.
Suryakumar Yadav
One of the most important names playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy is Suryakumar Yadav, who will look to bounce back after his last outing, where he made only 18 runs against Hyderabad. He will be eager to make a mark this time. In the previous match, we also saw how Mumbai experimented with their batting lineup, and now, with the next match against Arunachal Pradesh, it will be interesting to see what approach they take. Mr. 360, as he is known, will look to get back on track, with high expectations on him. He has an impressive record in List A cricket, with over 140 games played and more than 3,700 runs accumulated. Mumbai will be looking to perform well, and Suryakumar will be key to their success.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Another Mumbai player who plays for KKR in the IPL is Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who didn’t have an exceptional Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In the latest VHT game against Hyderabad, he got out cheaply and will be looking to get back on track. His form is crucial not only for Mumbai but also for KKR in the IPL. As one of the most emerging names, he will be eager to bounce back in the upcoming Round 3 clash against Arunachal Pradesh.
Rajat Patidar
MP is set to meet Delhi, and for Madhya Pradesh, Patidar is adding immense value. In his recent outings, he has scored some impressive runs and has done well so far. If we look at RCB as well, he is one of the players the Bengaluru camp relies on, having been retained for INR 11 crore. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, he scored 428 runs in 10 matches at an average of 61.14 and a strike rate of 186.08. In this tournament as well, he is going to be an important player in the upcoming matches.
