Karnataka and Saurashtra navigated treacherous weather to claim semifinal berths in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, overcoming rain-shortened quarterfinals with skill and determination. The elements played spoilsport, but top-tier domestic sides adapted swiftly.
Karnataka dominated proceedings in their fixture. Electing to bat first after toss delays, they built an imposing score through aggressive strokeplay. Pacers exploited the damp conditions later, swinging the ball to devastating effect and bundling out the opposition.
Not to be outdone, Saurashtra mounted a daring pursuit. Rain breaks didn’t faze them; instead, they accelerated post-resumption. Half-centurions in the chase combined with sharp fielding to edge home. Their bowlers’ earlier discipline set up the perfect platform.
These quarterfinal results propel both teams forward. The semifinals now feature battle-hardened units ready for intense battles. Despite weather woes, the Vijay Hazare Trophy maintains its reputation for producing memorable moments in Indian domestic cricket.