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Punjab vs Saurashtra Live, VHT Semifinal: PUN 63/1 (13 ovs), Harnoor run-out but Prabhsimran still there

Punjab vs Saurashtra Live, VHT Semifinal: PUN 63/1 (13 ovs), Harnoor run-out but Prabhsimran still there

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Catch all the live information and real-time match updates on the second Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final between Punjab and Saurashtra.

Punjab vs Saurashtra Live, Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2nd Semi-final: Harnoor Singh has been run-out after adding 60-run opening stand with Prabhsimran Singh. With only two games remaining, we are into the final act in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26. Vidarbha, on the back of Aman Mokhade, has reached the finals. But who will join them? Will it be the high-flying Punjab side or an in-form Saurashtra team that always plays like a unit? This Punjab team, despite missing the likes of Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh, is power-packed with IPL talent. Nehal Wadhera and Naman Dhir are there alongside captain Prabhsimran Singh. As for Saurashtra, they have a well-settled unit as well. Ankur Panwar has been superb with the ball with 19 wickets in 8 games.

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2nd semi-final, Punjab vs Saurashtra: Match info

  • Match: Punjab vs Saurashtra, 2nd Semi-final
  • Date: January 16, 2026
  • Venue: BCCI’s Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru
  • Time: 1:30 PM IST
  • Live Streaming Info: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
  • Live Coverage: InsideSport’s match blog.
  • Captains: Prabhsimran Singh (Punjab), Harvik desai (Saurashtra)
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Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: WICKET!

16/01/2026 14:31

And the change in bowling attack has also given Saurashtra wicket. Harnoor Singh is run-out. Chirag Jani's direct hit gave Harnoor no chance after answering a call from Prabhsimran. Anmolpreet Singh is the new batter in. 

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Change in bowling

16/01/2026 14:31

With no wickets to show for, Saurashtra have brought in Chirag Jani to the attack, replacing Chetan Sakariya. Saurashtra need a wicket.

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: DROPPED!

16/01/2026 14:16

Prerak Mankad has given Prabhsimran Singh a lifeline. It wasn't an easy chance as Prabhsimran tried to go over the square, but Prerak almost pulled off a stunning catch, only for the ball to slip out of his hands. Punjab are 55/0 after 10 overs.

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: 50-run stand

16/01/2026 14:16

Prabhsimran Singh hammers Ankur Panwar for a six to bring up a 50-run opening stand. Punjab are on the attack now.

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Runs keep flowing

16/01/2026 14:12

After Prabhsimran Singh, Harnoon has also broken the shackles and they are targeting Chetan Sakariya on the loose deliveries. Harnoor hits three boundaries in Chetan's fourth over.

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Prabhsimran takes charge

16/01/2026 13:58

Two consecutive boundaries for Prabhsimran Singh as he breaks the shackles. The firts one was aerial and then the second one went through the leg side for a four.

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: 5 overs gone!

16/01/2026 13:55

Not a lot to write home about for Punjab as they have scored 10 runs in the first five overs. Both Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya have bowled economical spells so far.

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Almost a catch!

16/01/2026 13:49

Prabhsimran Singh tried to go for a big one against Chetan Sakariya but was almost caught on the boundary line. Had the catch been pulled off, it would have been one of the best one-handed catches ever. But instead, it saved a certain six as the the fielder failed to hold on to that ball.

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: First boundary!

16/01/2026 13:45

Harnoor Singh gets Punjab's first boundary as he smashes Jaydev Unadkat for a 4.

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Good start by Saurashtra

16/01/2026 13:42

Both left-arm pacers of Saurashtra Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya have bowled disciplined lines and they have prevented the Punjab openers from going on the attack. After 2 overs, they have scored just 2 runs.

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: The battle for the final spot begins

16/01/2026 13:34

Prabhsimran Singh and Harnoor Singh open the innings for Punjab. They have an attacking batting line-up but they will be up against a strong Saurashtra bowling line-up.

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Saurashtra Playing XI

16/01/2026 13:28

Harvik Desai (c)(wk), Gajjar Sammar, Chirag Jani, Ruchit Ahir, Vishvarajsinh Jadeja, Prerak Mankad, D A Jadeja, Ankur Panwar, Chetan Sakariya, Jaydev  Unadkat, Parswaraj Rana

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Playing XIs are in!

16/01/2026 13:20

Punjab playing XI: 

Prabhsimran Singh (c)(wk), Harnoor Singh, Anmolpreet Singh, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Ramandeep Singh, Sanvir Singh, Krish Bhagat, Sukhdeep Bajwa, Mayank Markande, Gurnoor Brar

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Toss Update 🪙

16/01/2026 13:13

The news from the centre is that Saurashtra captain Harvik Desai has won the toss and he has chosen to bowl first. A great decision this, considering how much help pacers have received at the BCCI CoE in the powerplay overs. 

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Welcome

16/01/2026 13:11

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the 2nd semi-final between Punjab and Saurashtra. The winner of this match will face Vidarbha in the final on January 18.
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