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Toss Winner - Andhra won the toss and choose to bowl first
Match Tied
Haryana look to continue their winning momentum against Andhra
We predict that Haryana will defeat Andhra.
| Tournament: | Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite, 2025-26 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Alur KSCA Cricket Ground 3, Bengaluru, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 15.1°C|Fog |
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Andhra will take on Haryana in an Elite Group D fixture of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the KSCA Cricket (3) Ground, Alur, with the match scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM IST. The Vijay Hazare Trophy has reached a crucial phase, where every result directly impacts qualification scenarios, especially for teams in the lower half of the table.
Haryana have been one of the most consistent sides in Group D. With four wins from five matches, they are firmly in contention for a knockout berth and will look to maintain momentum heading into the business end of the tournament. Andhra, on the other hand, have endured a difficult campaign so far. Despite showing flashes of competitiveness, they have failed to sustain pressure across 50 overs, resulting in four losses from five matches. With qualification hopes hanging by a thread, Andhra will be desperate to produce a complete performance and upset a well-set Haryana side.
With Haryana aiming to consolidate their top-two position and Andhra fighting for pride and survival, this contest sets up an intriguing clash between form and urgency.
ADR
221/10 in 49.2 4.48
VHTE 2025-26
Odisha beat Andhra by 6 wickets
223/4 in 43.4 5.11
HYA
309/6 in 48.4 6.35
VHTE 2025-26
Haryana beat Odisha by 4 wickets
305/9 in 50.0 6.1
Andhra enter this Elite Group D fixture of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 under pressure after a difficult campaign so far. With just one win from five matches, Andhra are placed 7th in the points table with four points and a negative net run rate, leaving them with very little margin for error in the remainder of the group stage. Despite flashes of individual brilliance, consistency has been their biggest challenge this season.
In their previous outing against Gujarat, Andhra suffered a narrow 7-run defeat in a high-scoring contest at Alur. Chasing 319, Andhra showed strong intent with the bat, led by CR Gnaneshwar’s classy 102 off 125 balls. He found support from SDNV Prasad, who played a crucial late cameo of 48* off just 26 balls, pushing Gujarat all the way in the chase. However, the early damage done while bowling proved costly. Gujarat’s innings was dominated by Axar Patel, who struck a match-defining 130 and followed it up with 2/27, earning Player of the Match honours. Andhra’s bowlers, including Satyanarayana Raju (4/53) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (2/65), did manage breakthroughs but struggled to contain runs in the middle overs.
Across the tournament, Andhra’s batting has revolved around experienced names. Ricky Bhui has been their most reliable run-getter, scoring 309 runs in 9 matches at an average of 51.5, while Srikar Bharat has added stability with 354 runs in 10 matches. With the ball, Satyanarayana Raju has led the attack effectively, picking up 20 wickets in 10 matches at a tidy economy of just over five. To stay competitive, Andhra will need stronger starts, sharper execution with the ball, and better support around their in-form batters as they look to salvage pride and points in the closing stages of the group.
Key Players: CR Gnaneshwar, Ricky Bhui, Srikar Bharat, Satyanarayana Raju
Srikar Bharat, CR Gnaneshwar, Ricky Bhui, SDNV Prasad, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Karan Shinde, Ashwin Hebbar, Satyanarayana Raju, Yara Sandeep, KV Sasikanth, Shoaib Md Khan
K Srikar Bharat, Singupuram Prasad, Satyanarayana Raju, CR Gnaneshwar, Hemanth Maramreddy Reddy, Jagarlapudi Ram, Yara Sandeep, Bodhala Kumar, Marathala Dhanush, Kodavandla Sudharsan, B Munish Varma
Haryana have emerged as one of the strongest teams in Elite Group D of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26, putting together an impressive run of results that has firmly placed them among the front-runners. With 4 wins from 5 matches, Haryana currently sit near the top of the points table with 16 points and a healthy NRR of 0.460, reflecting both consistency and dominance across departments.
Their campaign gained further momentum in the previous match against Odisha, where Haryana chased down a stiff target of 306 with composure and authority. After Odisha posted 305/9, powered by Swastik Samal’s century, Haryana’s response was led by a sensational all-round performance from Parth Vats, who produced one of the standout innings of the tournament. Vats smashed an unbeaten 157 off 136 balls, anchoring the chase superbly, and earlier contributed with the ball by picking up 3 wickets for 60 runs. He found excellent support from Anuj Thakral, who finished the chase with a fluent 59 off 48 balls*, ensuring Haryana crossed the line with 8 balls to spare.
Across the tournament, Haryana’s batting has been built on depth and stability. Parth Vats has been in outstanding form, amassing 480 runs in 9 matches at an average of 68.57, while Himanshu Rana has continued his consistency with 451 runs in 10 matches. With the ball, Anshul Kamboj has led the attack effectively, picking up 19 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 5.19, supported well by Anuj Thakral’s all-round contributions. As Haryana move into the business end of the group stage, their balanced squad, strong middle order, and wicket-taking bowling unit give them a clear edge over most opponents.
Key Players: Parth Vats, Himanshu Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Anuj Thakral
Parth Vats, Himanshu Rana, Anuj Thakral, Ankit Kumar, Nishant Sindhu, Sumit Kumar, Rahul Tewatia, Anshul Kamboj, Harshal Patel, Amit Rana, Jayant Yadav
Ankit Kumar, Himanshu Rana, Samant Jakhar, Rahul Tewatia, Parth Vats, Anshul Kamboj, Amit Rana, Anuj Thakral, Mayank Shandilya, Yashvardhan, Ajay Singh
The weather on the match day at Alur, Bengaluru is expected to be clear to partly cloudy throughout the day. The temperature will range between a high of around 27 °C and a low of 17 °C, with no significant threat of rain. Conditions look ideal for a full 50-over contest.
The venue of the match is KSCA Cricket (3) Ground, Alur, Bengaluru. Located on the outskirts of Bengaluru, the Alur complex is a modern cricketing hub developed by the Karnataka State Cricket Association to host domestic and age-group tournaments. The Alur grounds have gained prominence in recent years by regularly staging Vijay Hazare Trophy, Ranji Trophy, and women’s domestic matches. Known for their well-maintained pitches and excellent drainage, the surfaces here generally provide a balanced contest between bat and ball.
The toss could play a crucial role at Alur. Teams generally prefer to bowl first at this venue to take advantage of early morning movement and a slightly fresher surface, before conditions ease out for batting under the sun. The team winning the toss should bowl first here.
Haryana go into this contest with a clear advantage based on form, momentum, and table position. With 4 wins from 5 matches, a healthy points tally of 16, and a positive NRR of 0.460, Haryana have shown consistency across departments. Andhra, on the other hand, have struggled this season, managing just 1 win from 5 games, sitting near the bottom of the table with a negative NRR of -0.648. Despite flashes of individual brilliance, they have lacked collective consistency. On current form and balance, Haryana hold the upper hand heading into this fixture.
We predict that Haryana will defeat Andhra.
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