The quarterfinals for the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) are all set to go, Karnataka had already secured their spot even before their last group stage match against Madhya Pradesh, who were also in the mix. In their first match of the tournament, Karnataka faced off against MP and unfortunately lost, with MP winning by 7 wickets and still having 26.4 overs to spare. Meanwhile, Kerala and Jharkhand were vying for the second spot in Group A, but both teams fell short in their matches, allowing MP to sneak in. On the other hand, Uttar Pradesh had already clinched their quarterfinal berth from Group B with an impressive 6 wins. They didn’t take it easy against Bengal, who, along with Vidarbha and Baroda, were also in contention for the knockout stage. Bengal’s hopes were dashed when they lost to UP. Ultimately, Vidarbha triumphed over Assam by 160 runs, securing their place over Baroda, who managed to defeat Chandigarh by 147 runs, thanks to a better net run rate. In Group C, both Punjab and Mumbai had already made it through. The top teams clashed, and it was a nail-biter, with Punjab narrowly winning by just 1 run. Sarfaraz Khan set a record for the fastest List A fifty by an Indian, but Mumbai crumbled, losing their last 6 wickets for a mere 24 runs while chasing a target of 217. Also Read | 123 runs in List A game! Shreyas Iyer's best friend bags unwanted record in VHT 2025-26 As for Group A, Delhi, Saurashtra, and Haryana were all in the race to qualify, with just four points separating them. Delhi took down Haryana by 9 wickets, knocking them out and securing the top spot. Saurashtra completely dominated Gujarat and qualified as well. It’s been 5 years since Delhi made it to the next stage of the VHT, but the return of players like Rishabh Pant, Nitish Rana, and Virat Kohli has certainly given them a boost. Top Teams Shine as Quarterfinal Line-Up Is Finalized To wrap things up, the group stage of the 2025–26 Vijay Hazare Trophy was packed with thrilling competition and some standout teams. Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Mumbai, Delhi, and Saurashtra all demonstrated their skill and poise, securing their spots in the quarterfinals. We witnessed nail-biting finishes, impressive individual performances, and crucial net run rate calculations that shaped the final standings. A highlight was definitely Delhi making a comeback to the knockout stage after five long years, thanks in part to the return of some seasoned players. With the quarterfinals on the horizon, fans can look forward to even more exhilarating and hard-fought matches.