Sat Dec 21 13:42:38 UTC 2024: ## Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Round 1 Highlights and Rain Disruptions
**Mumbai, India** – The first round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 saw a mix of thrilling victories and rain-affected matches. The tournament, featuring 38 teams competing across seven rounds before knockout stages, is being broadcast live on Sports 18 and streamed on JioCinema.
Several standout performances marked the opening day. Shreyas Iyer led Mumbai to a massive 382/4 against Karnataka with a stunning century (55 balls), supported by Hardik Tamore (84) and Shivam Dube (63*). Despite this, Karnataka secured a seven-wicket win thanks to Krishnan Shrijith’s unbeaten 150. Abishek Porel starred for Bengal, smashing an unbeaten 170 (130 balls) in their six-wicket victory over Delhi. Other notable performances included Anmolpreet Singh’s record-breaking List A century for Punjab and Virat Singh’s unbeaten 106 for Jharkhand.
However, rain significantly impacted the tournament’s first round. Several matches, including those featuring Jammu and Kashmir vs Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh vs Mizoram, and Chandigarh vs Tamil Nadu, were abandoned without a ball bowled, resulting in shared points. Other matches experienced rain delays, affecting play.
The tournament continues, with further matches scheduled for Monday. The final is set for January 18, 2025.
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