Karnataka and Vidarbha Face Off in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 First Semi-Final

The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 first semi-final features defending champions Karnataka facing last season's finalists Vidarbha at Bengaluru's BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground. Karnataka reached this stage after a rain-affected quarter-final win over Mumbai, led by in-form Devdutt Padikkal, who has scored over 700 runs this season. Vidarbha secured their semi-final spot by defeating Delhi by 76 runs, with Yash Rathod and Nachiket Bhute playing key roles. The match is a rematch of last year's final, promising a competitive contest for a place in the final.