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Axar Patel, Tilak Varma Shine with Centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy
[City, Date] – Indian cricket stars Axar Patel and Tilak Varma delivered stellar performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 on Thursday, both smashing centuries for their respective teams. Their impressive displays have undoubtedly caught the attention of selectors, potentially strengthening their claims for international selection.
Gujarat’s all-rounder Axar Patel marked his return from injury with a blistering 130 runs off just 111 balls against Andhra in a Group D encounter. His innings included 10 fours and 5 towering sixes, striking at a rate of 117.12. Patel’s 142-run partnership with Vishal Jaiswal (70) helped Gujarat post a formidable total of 318/9 in their 50 overs. Satyanarayan Raju was the pick of the bowlers for Andhra, taking 4 wickets.
Meanwhile, Hyderabad captain Tilak Varma led from the front with a responsible 109 off 118 balls against Chandigarh in a Group B match. His captain’s knock featured 6 fours and 3 sixes, anchoring a crucial 114-run partnership with Abhirath Reddy (71) to guide Hyderabad to 286/9. Jagjit Singh took 3 wickets for Chandigarh. Hyderabad’s Mohammed Siraj and Chama Milind struck early blows.
The centuries from Patel and Varma highlight their current form and underscore the depth of talent within the Indian cricketing pool. Both players are regular fixtures in the Indian T20 squad and have been in contention for ODI selection.
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