The Bihar squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 has been officially announced, creating excitement among domestic cricket fans.
It will take part in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 with a promising squad led by all-rounder Sakibul Gani.
The biggest highlight is the inclusion of 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi as vice-captain, who recently became the youngest player to be signed in IPL history by Rajasthan Royals.
Bihar Squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 (Full List)
- Sakibul Gani (Captain)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Vice-Captain)
- Piyush Singh
- Bipin Saurabh (Wicketkeeper)
- Himanshu Singh
- Suraj Kashyap
- Ayush Loharuka
- Mangal Mahrour
- Akash Raj
- Kumar Rajnish
- Shabbir Khan
This squad looks balanced with a mix of experience and exciting young talent ready to make their mark.
Key Highlights of Bihar Squad 2025-26
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s inclusion: At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been named vice-captain. The left-hand batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler made headlines with his IPL signing and brings immense potential to the team.
Sakibul Gani as captain: Sakibul Gani will lead the squad. The 26-year-old all-rounder’s leadership and medium-fast bowling skills are crucial for his campaign.
Experienced core: Players like Mangal Mahrour (33 years) and Kumar Rajnish (31 years) provide the necessary experience to guide younger players.
Young Talent: Besides Vaibhav, players like Suraj Kashyap, Ayush Loharuka, and Akash Raj represent the emerging talent pool from Bihar cricket.
Bihar Match Schedule in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
Bihar are placed in the Plate Group and will play all their matches in Ranchi. The tournament runs from 24 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
- Match 1: Arunachal Pradesh vs BHR – 24 December 2025, JSCA Oval Ground, Ranchi
- Match 2: BHR vs Manipur: 26 December 2025, JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- Match 3: BHR vs Meghalaya: 29 December 2025, JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- Match 4: BHR vs Nagaland: 31 December 2025, JSCA Oval Ground, Ranchi
- Match 5: BHR vs Mizoram: 3 January 2026, Usha Martin Ground, Ranchi
BHR will aim to start their campaign with a strong performance and dominate the Plate Group to advance further in the tournament.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Team Strategy
The team strategy in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 focuses on building partnerships and utilizing their all-round depth. The opening pair of Piyush Singh and other top-order batters will aim to provide steady starts.
The middle order features the captain Sakibul Gani along with Himanshu Singh and Ayush Loharuka, who can stabilize the innings and accelerate when needed.
In bowling, the spin department led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Himanshu Singh, and Suraj Kashyap will be key to controlling the middle overs.
The pace attack featuring Sakibul Gani, Mangal Mahrour, Akash Raj, and Shabbir Khan aims to exploit early conditions and finish strong in the death overs.
With Bipin Saurabh behind the stumps, BHR has reliable wicketkeeping to support the bowling unit.
This mix of youthful energy, experienced campaigners, and all-round options makes Bihar an interesting team to watch in the tournament. All eyes will be on young Vaibhav Suryavanshi as he looks to prove his credentials on the domestic stage.
