Vishnu Vinod Shines as Kerala Post Massive Total

Kerala Dominate Tripura in Vijay Hazare Trophy Clash

Kerala delivered a strong batting performance against Tripura in an Elite Group A match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, posting an imposing total of 348 for 8 in their allotted 50 overs at Ahmedabad. The innings was highlighted by a scintillating unbeaten century from Vishnu Vinod, who anchored the middle order with confidence and flair.

Middle-Order Masterclass from Vishnu Vinod

Usually seen at the top of the order, Vishnu Vinod walked in as a middle-order batter and made the role his own. He remained unbeaten on 102 off just 62 deliveries, showcasing his aggressive intent with six towering sixes and nine well-timed boundaries. His knock not only accelerated Kerala’s scoring rate but also underlined why he was retained by Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2026 season, even after missing out on game time last year.

Strong Support from the Top Order

Kerala’s foundation was laid by skipper and opener Rohan S Kunnummal, who narrowly missed out on a century with a composed 94 off 92 balls. Baba Aparajith further strengthened the innings with a fluent 64, ensuring that Kerala maintained momentum through the middle overs. Although star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson was part of the squad, he did not feature in the playing XI. His absence gave Abhishek J Nair the opportunity to make his List-A debut, and the youngster contributed a handy 21 runs.

New Faces Mark Important Milestones

The match also marked the List-A debut of spinner Vignesh Puthur, who recently caught attention after being picked by Rajasthan Royals at the IPL auction. Having already made his T20 debut for Kerala in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last month, Vignesh’s inclusion added depth to the bowling unit. The Vijay Hazare Trophy continues to serve as a crucial platform for emerging talent in India’s 50-over domestic circuit.

Match Summary

Kerala finished on 348/8 in 50 overs, with Vishnu Vinod (102*), Rohan S Kunnummal (94), and Baba Aparajith (64) leading the charge, while Tripura’s bowlers were led by Mura Singh (3/72), Vijay Shankar (2/57), and AK Sarkar (2/60).

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