Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Quarter finals schedule, date, time & all you need to know
Eight teams have booked their spot for the quarter finals of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26.
The quarter-final line-up of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 season has been officially unveiled as the group stage phase of the competition draws to a close. On Thursday, January 8, following an intense round of eight matches across Ahmedabad, Saurashtra, Jaipur, Bengaluru and Rajkot, the final eight teams confirmed their places in the knockout stage.
With the league stage now wrapped up, all eyes are on the two-day quarter-final saga scheduled to take place on January 12 and January 13 in Bengaluru, promising high-quality domestic cricket and several mouth-watering contests.
As per the schedule, Group C runners-up Mumbai will lock horns with Group A toppers and defending champions Karnataka, while Group B’s unbeaten side Uttar Pradesh will face Group D runners-up Saurashtra. The remaining two quarter-finals will see Delhi take on Vidarbha and Punjab clash with Madhya Pradesh.
Teams qualified for the quarter-finals of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
All eight teams have now been finalised for the quarter-final stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 season. The tournament has witnessed competitive cricket across all groups, with several close finishes and standout individual performances shaping the final standings.
The teams that have made it to the knockouts are:
Group A: Karnataka (1st, Defending Champions), Madhya Pradesh (2nd)Group B: Uttar Pradesh (1st), Vidarbha (2nd)Group C: Punjab (1st), Mumbai (2nd)Group D: Delhi (1st), Saurashtra (2nd)
Quarter-final schedule of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
- 1st quarter final: Karnataka vs Mumbai – January 12, CoE ground 1
- 2nd quarter final: Uttar Pradesh vs Saurashtra 1 – January 12, CoE ground 2
- 3rd quarter final: Punjab vs Madhya Pradesh 0 January 13, Co1 ground 3
- 4th quarter final: Delhi vs Vidarbha – January 13, CoE ground 2
The first two quarter-final matches will be played on Monday, January 12, while last two are scheduled on Tuesday, January 13, with Bengaluru set to host the knockout action. All the four games will begin at 9:00 AM IST.
Among all the fixtures, the clash between Karnataka and Mumbai stands out as the marquee encounter. Karnataka, who lifted the title in the previous edition in January last year, will enter as defending champions, while Mumbai’s rich domestic legacy and depth make them a dangerous opponent in pressure games.
With power-packed batting line-ups, experienced bowling attacks and plenty of young talent on display, the quarter-final stage promises thrilling cricket as teams battle it out for a place in the semi-finals. The Vijay Hazare Trophy has once again delivered a gripping group stage, and the knockout rounds are set to raise the intensity even further.
When will the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 quarter-finals be played?
The quarter-finals will be held on January 12 and 13 in Bengaluru.
Who is the current champion of the Vijay Hazare Trophy?
Karnataka are the defending champions of the Vijay Hazare Trophy
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