On the final day of the 2025 Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), a thrilling match is being played between Baroda and Hyderabad. Baroda captain Krunal Pandya, batting brilliantly, destroyed the Hyderabad bowlers. Riding on Krunal’s century, Baroda amassed a massive run.

Summary of the match where Krunal Pandya scored a century

Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bowl first. Batting first, Baroda scored 417 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their stipulated 50 overs. Not just one, but three batsmen scored centuries and thrashed the Hyderabad bowlers.

Baroda captain Krunal Pandya, batting first, played a captain’s innings, scoring an unbeaten 109 off just 63 balls. His innings showcased a remarkable blend of class and power. He hit shots all around the field and didn’t give the Hyderabad bowlers any chance to settle down.

Krunal was supported until the end by Bhanu Pania, who scored a quickfire 42 off 27 balls. Meanwhile, Nitya Pandya scored 122 runs off 110 balls, studded with 12 fours and a six. Amit Pasi scored 127 runs off 93 balls, including 12 fours and seven sixes. Captain Krunal remained unbeaten on 109.  Baroda posted a mammoth total of 417/4 in 50 overs. Hyderabad now face a mammoth target of 418 runs, a seemingly impossible chase.

At the time of writing this news, Hyderabad have scored 258 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 32 overs. Abhirath Reddy has scored a century. Another good news for fans is that Krunal’s younger brother and Team India star Hardik Pandya will soon be seen in the Baroda jersey. He has been rested from the ODI series against New Zealand due to workload management. Hardik could play for Baroda in the next two matches against Vidarbha and Chandigarh.

The year 2025 has been a special one for Krunal Pandya. He played a key role in helping Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) win their first IPL title in 2025. He became the first player in IPL history to be named Player of the Match in two different IPL finals (Mumbai Indians in 2017 and RCB in 2025). He also holds the world record for the fastest half-century on ODI debut (26 balls).