In a thrilling encounter during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025‑26, Madhya Pradesh took on Kerala in a fierce battle for supremacy. The match, which was played on December 29, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, had all the drama and excitement cricket fans crave. This post will break down the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Team vs Kerala Cricket Team Match Scorecard, the key performances, and the overall result, providing you with all the essential details about this exciting contest.
Match Summary
Result: Madhya Pradesh won by 47 runs
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Date: December 29, 2025
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Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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Tournament: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025‑26 (Elite Group A)
Match Overview
In an exciting encounter in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, it was Madhya Pradesh vs Kerala in a hard fought battle. It was the sort of cricket thriller fans long for: The match, on Dec. 29, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This article will dissect the match card, key storylines and overall show result to give you all the information needed revolving around this thriller.
Match Summary
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Result: Madhya Pradesh won by 47 runs
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Date: December 29, 2025
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Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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Tournament: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 ( Elite Group A )
Match Scorecard Overview
A detailed look at the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Team vs Kerala Cricket Team Match Scorecard, covering batting and bowling performances.
Madhya Pradesh Innings
Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himanshu Mantri (WK) | 93 (105) | 9 | 1 |
| Tripuresh Singh | 37 (25) | 5 | 1 |
| Harsh Gawli | 22 (36) | 2 | 0 |
| Ankit Sharma | 15 (12) | 1 | 1 |
| Kumar Kartikeya | 10 (6) | 1 | 0 |
| MD Nidheesh | 5 (4) | 1 | 0 |
| Other Batsmen (Extras) | 32 (10 balls) | ||
| Total | 214/10 |
Best of the Lot – Madhya Pradesh Batting
Himanshu Mantri pulled in a splendid inning for his team, making 93 runs from 105 balls, stabilizing the innings of the team.
Tripuresh Singh chipped in with 37 runs off 25 balls as he smashed a few boundaries towards the end.
Kerala Bowling Highlights
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankit Sharma | 10 | 38 | 4 | 3.80 |
| Kumar Kartikeya | 10 | 37 | 1 | 3.70 |
| Eden Apple Tom | 6 | 28 | 1 | 4.67 |
| MD Nidheesh | 7.1 | 35 | 1 | 4.87 |
Ankit Sharma’s sterling 4 wicket haul of 38 runs in his quota of 10 overs had a huge impact on Madhya Pradesh’s total.
Kerala Innings
Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Sharafuddeen | 42 (28) | 5 | 2 |
| Vignesh Puthur | 4 (9) | 1 | 0 |
| Krishna Prasad | 4 (7) | 1 | 0 |
| R. Nair | 3 (6) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Batsmen (Extras) | 5 | ||
| Total | 167/10 |
Top Performers – Kerala Batting
Top scorer Mohammed Sharafuddeen made a 28-ball 42 with five hits to the fence and two sixes.
Madhya Pradesh Bowling Highlights
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripuresh Singh | 6 | 35 | 0 | 5.83 |
| MD Nidheesh | 7.1 | 35 | 1 | 4.87 |
| Kumar Kartikeya | 10 | 37 | 1 | 3.70 |
| Ankit Sharma | 10 | 38 | 4 | 3.80 |
Ankit Sharma picked up four wickets as Madhya Pradesh’s bowlers maintained the pressure on Kerala, who were shot out for 167 in 40.1 overs.
Key Moments from the Match
Vital Knock for Himanshu Mantri
Himanshu Mantri’s 93 runs were the mainstay of Madhya Pradesh’s total. He batted himself in well to enable a good score when wickets fell quickly at the end.
Ankit Sharma in the spotlight
Ankit Sharma’s performance with the ball (4 for 38) was one of the highlights for Madhya Pradesh. He won the player of the match award for his knack of breaking partnerships and stopping run flow.
Kerala’s Top oredrs Failure
Kerala had a decent start with 42 from Sharafuddeen but failed to capitalize on any further partnerships till they were bundled out for a paltry score of 167. Their top-orders did not make the most of a promising start and their lower orders could not recover lost ground.
Conclusion
This thrilling game saw the Madhya Pradesh cricket team came out victorious with a 47 runs win against Kerala cricket team. Himanshu Mantri’s 93 was the cornerstone of the MP innings, but it was Victor Ankit Sharma’s bowling that gave them the win. Kerala, however, failed to chase down the total despite a fighting innings from Sharafuddeen and was bowled out for 167.
This is how you define cricket, moment of brilliance and teamwork together. It was Madhya Pradesh’s disciplined application while batting and bowling which helped them the win, leaving Kerala with a lot to ponder before their matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26.
