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Having already won the T20 national title earlier this season, Tamil Nadu would be eyeing a double against underdogs Himachal.
Tamil Nadu vs Himachal Pradesh Vijay Hazare Trophy Final Live
Tamil Nadu are batting first against Himachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final in Jaipur on Sunday. This is the seventh final for domestic heavyweights Tamil Nadu, while Himachal Pradesh will be playing a domestic final for the first time in history.
Tamil Nadu (Playing XI): Baba Aparajith, N Jagadeesan, Vijay Shankar(c), Baba Indrajith, Dinesh Karthik(w), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, R Silambarasan, Murugan Ashwin, Sandeep Warrier
Himachal Pradesh (Playing XI): Shubham Arora(w), Prashant Chopra, Digvijay Rangi, Nikhil Gangta, Amit Kumar, Rishi Dhawan(c), Akash Vasisht, Pankaj Jaiswal, Mayank Dagar, Vinay Galetiya, Sidharth Sharma
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- 26 Dec 2021 7:29 AM GMT
Tamil Nadu all out for 314
Tamil Nadu are all out for 314 after 49.4 overs. They were 40/4 at one stage, though their unconventional batting order may have contributed to that. Himachal Pradesh will chase 315 to win.
- 26 Dec 2021 7:24 AM GMT
Tamil Nadu 311/9 after 49 overs
Vijay Shankar finally times a shot sweetly. Skipper hits skipper for a six as Rishi Dhawan bowls the 49th over. But then Dhawan has the last laugh, Shankar is gone for 22. Down to the last wicket for Tamil Nadu now. Their pacers now in the middle, with Tamil Nadu 311/9 after 49 overs.
- 26 Dec 2021 7:18 AM GMT
Shahrukh Khan departs after quickfire 42
The huge sixes keep coming from SRK. Karthik was hitting a few big ones, but these are even longer. Hit as clean as a whistle! His stay ends by the sword, the keeper takes the catch as an edge goes through. Shahrukh out for 42 off 21 balls. Washington Sundar in at 9. Sundar scoops a catch. Out for 1.
TN 302/8 after 48
- 26 Dec 2021 7:06 AM GMT
Shahrukh Khan provides final push
Shahrukh Khan throws the long handle at the ball - a four and a six from him in the 44th over. Another six and a couple of fours in the next. Vijay Shankar doing his best to give as much strike to SRK as possible. SRK on 34 off 16 balls now.
TN 283/6 after 46
- 26 Dec 2021 6:51 AM GMT
Two quick wickets, 202-run partnership ends
Finally, a catch is taken in the deep. Indrajith is out for 80. A 202-run partnership which changed the complexion of the match finally comes to an end. Shahrukh Khan, impact player, in at 7. He has 8 overs to leave a mark in the final. Dinesh Karthik follows Indrajith into the pavilion! This time the keeper pouches the catch. Karthik goes for 116. Vijay Shankar comes in at 8.
TN 247/6 after 43
- 26 Dec 2021 6:41 AM GMT
100 for Karthik
Karthik dropped once more! And on 97. That's the 2nd lifeline he has received. Tamil Nadu cross 200 in the 39th over. Now Indrajith gets his strike rate into triple digits with a flurry of fours. Another catch goes begging in the deep, this time Indrajith survives.
Karthik gets to 100. Off 96 balls. Celebrates with a six. Indrajith, not far behind, on 76. These two came together at 40/4, will soon be a 200-run partnership between them.
TN 233/4 after 41
- 26 Dec 2021 6:28 AM GMT
Karthik approaches century
Pankaj Jaiswal now the unfortunate bowler at the end of DK's assault, the 4th six of his knock comes in the 37th over. Two balls later, another six! He is on 84 off 84 balls now. Karthik currently unstoppable, and Himachal have no answers on how to stop him. Indrajith gets to his 50 as well in the same over. Karthik keeps swinging - he is in his 90s now. Dhawan showing frustration with his fielders.
TN 191/4 after 38
- 26 Dec 2021 6:11 AM GMT
Karthik (66*), Indrajith (44*) step on gas
Now, the 100 partnership comes up between Karthik and Indrajith in the 34th over. Both batsmen having picked up their strike rates too. Himachal thought they had Tamil Nadu pegged back at 40/4, but they are not having any joy at the moment. Last 5 overs have produced 40 runs.
TN 152/4 after 35
- 26 Dec 2021 6:04 AM GMT
Karthik dropped on 54
Karthik gets to his 50. And is then dropped by the keeper. Shubham Arora lets a big chance go begging.
TN 134/3 after 33
- 26 Dec 2021 5:53 AM GMT
Karthik, Indrajith partnership gets TN back in driving seat
100 comes up in the 28h over. Karthik nears his 50. This partnership has put Tamil Nadu back into the driving seat, both batsmen moving the strike around busily.
TN 118/4 after 31
