The Vijay Hazare Trophy, one of India’s most prestigious domestic cricket tournaments, has been a platform for emerging talent in the One Day format. Organized annually by the BCCI, the tournament provides a stage for players to shine and contribute to their journey toward international cricket. Below is a comprehensive look at the winners and runners-up of this historic tournament.
History of the Vijay Hazare Trophy
Named after the legendary cricketer Vijay Samuel Hazare, the trophy began in 1993-94 as a zonal competition before transitioning to a national format in 2002-03. It’s a List A cricket tournament featuring 38 domestic teams.
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Tournament Format
The competition follows a round-robin group stage, advancing to knockout rounds. It showcases top domestic talent, often leading to IPL contracts and national team selection.
Vijay Hazare Trophy Winners List
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Final Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | Tamil Nadu | Punjab | No Final |
| 2003-04 | Mumbai | Bengal | No Final |
| 2004-05 | Tamil Nadu, UP | – | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 2005-06 | Railways | Uttar Pradesh | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 2006-07 | Mumbai | Rajasthan | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 2007-08 | Saurashtra | Bengal | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 2008-09 | Tamil Nadu | Bengal | Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium, Agartala |
| 2009-10 | Tamil Nadu | Bengal | Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 2010-11 | Jharkhand | Gujarat | Holkar Stadium, Indore |
| 2011-12 | Bengal | Mumbai | Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi |
| 2012-13 | Delhi | Assam | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 2013-14 | Karnataka | Railways | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 2014-15 | Karnataka | Punjab | Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 2015-16 | Gujarat | Delhi | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore |
| 2016-17 | Tamil Nadu | Bengal | Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi |
| 2017-18 | Karnataka | Saurashtra | Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi |
| 2018-19 | Mumbai | Delhi | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore |
| 2019-20 | Karnataka | Tamil Nadu | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore |
| 2020-21 | Mumbai | Uttar Pradesh | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 2021-22 | Himachal Pradesh | Tamil Nadu | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 2022-23 | Saurashtra | Maharashtra | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 2023-24 | Haryana | Rajasthan | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot |
| 2024-25 | – | – | To Be Announced |
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Key Highlights
- Most Successful Teams: Tamil Nadu leads with 5 titles, followed by Karnataka with 4.
- Emerging Talent: Players like Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Jaydev Unadkat have showcased exceptional performances in this tournament.
- Notable Performances:
- Most Runs: Narayan Jagadeesan (2022-23) set a record for Tamil Nadu.
- Most Wickets: Jaydev Unadkat’s stellar bowling for Saurashtra (2022-23).
The tournament serves as a vital stepping stone for cricketers aiming to transition from domestic cricket to the international stage. It’s a breeding ground for talent and a showcase of India’s cricketing depth.
