The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-2026 is ready to bring another exciting season of India’s premier one-day domestic cricket tournament. As fans gear up for thrilling contests, rising stars, and high-quality 50-over action, the tournament promises a packed schedule featuring competitive clashes across multiple venues.
Start Date of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-2026
The official Start Date of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-2026 is 24 December 2025. The competition will run all the way until 18 January 2026, giving fans nearly a month of intense cricket. With 38 teams participating, this edition is structured with Elite and Plate groups, ensuring a balanced mix of strong and upcoming domestic sides.
Today Match Details
Cricket followers regularly look for the Today Match updates, especially the fixtures and match timings for the day. Below is the schedule of today’s games based on the official fixture pattern of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-2026 – Today’s Matches & Timings
| Serial No. | Match Fixture | Venue | Start Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chhattisgarh vs Goa | Jaipur, Jaipuria Vidhyalaya Ground | 9:00 AM |
| 2 | Maharashtra vs Punjab | Jaipur, Anantam Ground | 9:00 AM |
| 3 | Odisha vs Saurashtra | Bengaluru, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium | 9:00 AM |
| 4 | Haryana vs Railways | Bengaluru, Alur Cricket Stadium III | 9:00 AM |
| 5 | Andhra vs Delhi | Bengaluru (Center of Excellence) | 9:00 AM |
| 6 | Gujarat vs Services | Bengaluru, Alur Cricket Stadium II | 9:00 AM |
| 7 | Puducherry vs Tamil Nadu | Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi Stadium Ground A | 9:00 AM |
| 8 | Madhya Pradesh vs Rajasthan | Ahmedabad, ADSA Railways Cricket Ground | 9:00 AM |
| 9 | Jharkhand vs Karnataka | Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B | 9:00 AM |
| 10 | Kerala vs Tripura | Ahmedabad, Gujarat College Cricket Ground A | 9:00 AM |
| 11 | Chandigarh vs Jammu & Kashmir | Rajkot, Sanosara Cricket Ground B | 9:00 AM |
| 12 | Assam vs Baroda | Rajkot, Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C | 9:00 AM |
| 13 | Hyderabad vs Uttar Pradesh | Rajkot, Niranjan Shah Stadium | 9:00 AM |
| 14 | Bengal vs Vidarbha | Rajkot, Sanosara Cricket Ground A | 9:00 AM |
| 15 | Mumbai vs Sikkim | Jaipur, Sawai Mansingh Stadium | 9:00 AM |
| 16 | Himachal Pradesh vs Uttarakhand | Jaipur, K L Saini Stadium | 9:00 AM |
Match Timings for Vijay Hazare Trophy
All league-stage matches follow a single standard timing:
- Morning Start: 9:00 AM IST
This consistent start time makes it easier for fans to follow multiple fixtures throughout the group stage without confusion. Coverage, scorecards, and live updates are available across major cricket platforms.
What Makes This Season Exciting
With the tournament featuring a rich mix of domestic giants and rising youngsters, the 2025-2026 edition is expected to be even more competitive. Teams have strengthened their combinations after recent domestic performances, and players will be eager to make an impact with the selectors keeping a close watch.
The Vijay Hazare Trophy continues to serve as a crucial stage for cricketers aiming for national recognition, and the upcoming season promises plenty of standout performances, tight finishes, and memorable moments.
Stay tuned as the action unfolds from the start date, with live updates on today’s matches, timings, and complete fixtures throughout the tournament.
