Indore
Emerald High School Ground
180
41
19
M. Pradesh
MP
225/8 (20.0)
Punjab chose to BOWL
Punjab
PUN
226/8 (19.1)
Punjab won by 2 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
PNJB vs MP 3rd Quarter Final – Vijay Hazare Trophy 2026: Match Preview, Pitch Report, Playing XI, Fantasy Tips

Published on Dec 14, 2025

PNJB vs MP 3rd Quarter Final – Vijay Hazare Trophy 2026: Match Preview, Pitch Report, Playing XI, Fantasy Tips

The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2026 is reaching its most intense phase as Punjab (PNJB) take on Madhya Pradesh (MP) in the 3rd Quarter Final at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru. With a semi-final spot on the line, both teams will bring their strongest XIs into this do-or-die encounter.

Punjab enter this match in red-hot form, while Madhya Pradesh rely on their all-round depth and consistent top order. With Venkatesh Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Mayank Markande and Shivang Kumar all in sensational touch, this knockout clash promises explosive cricket and massive fantasy points.

PNJB vs MP Match Details

  • Match: Punjab vs Madhya Pradesh – 3rd Quarter Final
  • Tournament: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2026
  • Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru
  • Date: 13 January 2026
  • Time: 09:00 AM IST

Weather Report – Bengaluru

Bengaluru will offer near-perfect cricketing conditions.

  • Morning Temperature: 18°C
  • Afternoon Temperature: 27°C
  • Rain Chance: None
  • Humidity: Moderate

There will be some early swing for pacers with fresh morning air, but batting conditions will become excellent as the match progresses.

Pitch Report – BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2

The pitch at this venue usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball.

  • Batting: Once set, batters can score freely
  • Pace: New ball movement in the first 10 overs
  • Spin: Spinners come into play as the pitch dries

Ideal 1st Innings Score: 250-270 Chasing Advantage: Slightly easier in the second innings

This surface supports fantasy points from both batters and bowlers, making it a high-value contest.

Team Form Guide

Punjab (PNJB)

Punjab are one of the most in-form teams in the tournament.

  • Won 4 of their last 5 matches
  • Strong bowling attack led by Arshdeep Singh & Mayank Markande
  • Batting powered by Harnoor Singh & Anmolpreet Singh

They look like serious title contenders.

Madhya Pradesh (MP)

MP come into this knockout game with confidence after defeating Karnataka.

  • Strong all-round core
  • Yash Dubey is in red-hot batting form
  • Venkatesh Iyer & Shubham Sharma provide balance

MP are dangerous in pressure games.

Top Fantasy Picks – PNJB vs MP

Shivang Kumar (MP)

The biggest fantasy performer of the series.

  • 10 wickets + 1 fifty
  • Average: 223.5 fantasy points A complete match-winner.

Mayank Markande (PNJB)

  • 9 wickets in the series
  • 170+ fantasy point average A middle-over wicket machine.

Abhishek Sharma (PNJB)

  • Opens the batting
  • Bowls left-arm spin
  • 150+ fantasy points average Perfect Captaincy option.

Yash Dubey (MP)

  • 390 runs in the tournament
  • Most reliable MP batter Best safe pick for small leagues.

Venkatesh Iyer (MP)

  • 176 runs + 5 wickets
  • Bats in top order and bowls medium pace High-impact all-rounder.

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Safe Picks

  • Shivang Kumar
  • Abhishek Sharma

High-Risk, High-Reward

  • Mayank Markande
  • Venkatesh Iyer

Fantasy Strategy for PNJB vs MP

  • Pick top-order batters from both teams
  • Load up on wicket-taking spinners (Markande, Kartikeya)
  • Prioritize all-rounders in knockout matches

With pressure high, multi-skill players will dominate the leaderboard.

This Punjab vs Madhya Pradesh Quarter Final is one of the most high-stakes games of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2026. Expect intensity, drama, and huge fantasy returns — don’t miss this blockbuster clash 🔥

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy MP vs PNJB players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Venkatesh IyerMPALL145LHB12935324910434.56139.0820432RM76552.425.297.7619.516/20558574581354502000213112610
Ramandeep SinghPUNBAT91RHB65259306423.25171.92124RM37332.121.068.9414.103/20459686141741776000113867670
Naman DhirPUNBAT47RHB4169046225.82159.713125OB1881.837.629.42415/19284000163111016
Kumar KartikeyaMPBOWL45RHB12528648003SLA,LWS45513.421.667.3117.703/104733232402810000136023420
Harpreet SinghMPBAT109LHB1031730919235.94125.4421361RM962.622.335.723.502/155975941822705730009736108
Prabhsimran SinghPUNWK115RHB11411315511930.63149.0323485000-609625582240662000126117040
Rajat PatidarMPBAT98RHB928288811234.38155.5127377OB000-474000107240028
Anmolpreet SinghPUNBAT71RHB574138211326.07132.628176OB000-3597668731106630008948208
Sanvir SinghPUNALL36RHB24143845538.4181.13150RM1461.7379.252402/1723969628171177700020109-30
Gurnoor BrarPUNBOWL9LHB30188685.7102RF9103.533.710.8118.703/235555277836090004128131038
Rahul BathamMPBOWL15RHB8169329.85104.5406RM13113.327.367.0523.203/16686250088375700019181220
Rishabh ChouhanMPBOWL21RHB1832436316.2119.7127SLA11144601/410334103530335000219500
Harsh GawliMPWK5RHB501305126131.31116RAB000-286955529307510001819906
Harnoor SinghPUNBAT9LHB801696421.12130123LB000-2255111550501000512011600
Jassinder SinghPUNBOWL3RHB00000OB32336.58.112702/4421000017310270
Raghu SharmaPUNBOWL4RHB10000000LB443.52882102/3411100014400360
Tripuresh SinghMPBOWL8RHB4217148.5154.5402RM8113.1187.9713.503/19588971228675900015342118
Shivam ShuklaMPBOWL8RHB2176710001LB883.823.626.322.514/2908685512562110007960920
Salil AroraPUNBAT9RHB9335912559.83197.25251000-2788622308057500061029800
Aniket VermaMPBAT25RHB2243567419.77164.81145RMF000-128171375500600011635900
Mangesh YadavMPALL2LHB10282828233.3305LF233.528.3312.141402/3828000313160616
Ayush GoyalPUNBOWLRHB00RM000453213112508000225100
Completed matches of Madhya Pradesh
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
26 Nov - 12:40 PMKolkataMadhya PradeshMPHyderabad (India)HYD144/9 (20.0)145/5 (18.1) Hyderabad won by 5 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
28 Nov - 11:00 AMKolkataMadhya PradeshMPBiharBIH174/8 (20.0)112/10 (19.2) M. Pradesh won by 62 runs
30 Nov - 12:40 PMKolkataMadhya PradeshMPUttar PradeshUP184/7 (20.0)147/10 (18.4) M. Pradesh won by 37 runs
04 Dec - 04:30 PMKolkataMadhya PradeshMPMaharashtraMAH153/8 (20.0)132/8 (20.0) M. Pradesh won by 21 runs
06 Dec - 08:30 AMKolkataChandigarhCHNMadhya PradeshMP134/8 (20.0)135/3 (14.0) M. Pradesh won by 7 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)
08 Dec - 04:30 PMKolkataJammu & KashmirJ + KMadhya PradeshMP150/9 (20.0)137/10 (20.0) J + K won by 13 runs
12 Dec - 09:00 AMIndoreAndhraANDMadhya PradeshMP112/10 (19.1)113/6 (17.3) M. Pradesh won by 4 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
14 Dec - 04:30 PMIndoreJharkhandJHAMadhya PradeshMP181/9 (20.0)180/4 (20.0) Jharkhand won by 1 run
16 Dec - 09:00 AMIndoreMadhya PradeshMPPunjabPUN225/8 (20.0)226/8 (19.1) Punjab won by 2 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
Completed matches of Punjab
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
26 Nov - 11:00 AMHyderabadHimachal PradeshHPPunjabPUN147/8 (20.0)153/5 (13.5) Punjab won by 5 wickets (with 37 balls remaining)
28 Nov - 09:00 AMSecunderabadHaryanaHARPunjabPUN207/9 (20.0)207/7 (20.0) Match tied (Haryana won the Super Over)
30 Nov - 09:00 AMSecunderabadPunjabPUNBengalBEN310/5 (20.0)198/9 (20.0) Punjab won by 112 runs
02 Dec - 11:00 AMHyderabadPunjabPUNBarodaBRD222/8 (20.0)224/3 (19.1) Baroda won by 7 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
04 Dec - 04:30 PMHyderabadPunjabPUNPuducherryPONDI192/5 (20.0)138/10 (18.4) Punjab won by 54 runs
06 Dec - 04:30 PMHyderabadPunjabPUNServicesSVCS233/6 (20.0)160/10 (19.4) Punjab won by 73 runs
08 Dec - 01:30 PMSecunderabadPunjabPUNGujaratGUJ188/8 (20.0)113/10 (16.1) Punjab won by 75 runs
12 Dec - 01:30 PMIndorePunjabPUNJharkhandJHA235/6 (20.0)237/4 (18.1) Jharkhand won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
14 Dec - 11:00 AMIndorePunjabPUNAndhraAND205/5 (20.0)211/5 (19.5) Andhra won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
16 Dec - 09:00 AMIndoreMadhya PradeshMPPunjabPUN225/8 (20.0)226/8 (19.1) Punjab won by 2 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Emerald High School Ground
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
12 Dec - 09:00 AMAndhraANDMadhya PradeshMP112/10 (19.1)113/6 (17.3) M. Pradesh won by 4 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
12 Dec - 01:30 PMPunjabPUNJharkhandJHA235/6 (20.0)237/4 (18.1) Jharkhand won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
14 Dec - 09:00 AMHaryanaHARMumbaiMUM234/3 (20.0)238/6 (17.3) Mumbai won by 4 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
14 Dec - 01:30 PMRajasthanRJSHyderabad (India)HYD178/9 (20.0)179/4 (17.1) Hyderabad won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
16 Dec - 09:00 AMMadhya PradeshMPPunjabPUN225/8 (20.0)226/8 (19.1) Punjab won by 2 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
16 Dec - 01:30 PMAndhraANDJharkhandJHA203/7 (20.0)194/8 (20.0) Andhra won by 9 runs
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