Bengal has announced its strong squad and complete schedule for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. This time, the Bengal squad features a good blend of experience and youth.
The team will be led by experienced top-order batsman Abhimanyu Easwaran.
Several big names who have consistently performed well in domestic cricket are part of this squad.
Captain Easwaran and All-Round Strength
The biggest strength of this team is its balance. Captain Abhimanyu Easwaran is expected to provide a stable start at the top of the order.
All-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed will strengthen the team with both bat and ball. In this tournament, such players play a crucial role in changing the course of a match.
The batting lineup includes experienced names like Anustup Majumdar, Sudip Kumar Gharami, and Karan Lal, who strengthen the middle order.
In the bowling department, fast bowlers like Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar, and Akash Deep make him a formidable force.
Meanwhile, Amit Gani, Sumanta Gupta, and Chandrahas Dash provide options in the spin department.
Bengal Squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 (Team List)
- Abhimanyu Easwaran (Captain)
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Akash Deep
- Sayan Ghosh
- Mohammed Shami
- Mukesh Kumar
- Sumit Nag
- Ankit Mishra
- Vishal Bhati
- Chandrahas Dash
- Aamir Gani
- Sudip Kumar Gharami
- Sumanta Gupta
- Karan Lal
- Anustup Majumdar
- Ravi Kumar
Bengal Match Schedule: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
Bengal will begin its Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 campaign on December 19, 2025. The team’s group stage matches will be played consecutively, making each match highly important.
Below schedule has been designed to provide the team with sufficient breaks and travel time.
Group Stage Matches:
- December 19, 2025
- December 21, 2025
- December 23, 2025
- December 25, 2025
- December 27, 2025
After all these matches, the picture for the knockout stage will become clear based on the results of the group stage. Due to the continuous matches, they will also have to make effective use of its bench strength.
In the 2025-26 season, this Bengal squad will take to the field with the intention of delivering a strong performance throughout the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
