Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Which teams qualified for the quarter-finals? Full quarter-final schedule and points table

The league phase of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 concluded on January 8, 2026, with a day of high-stakes matches that finally locked in the top two teams from each Elite group. The tournament featured some of India's biggest stars, with the final round seeing Rishabh Pant lead Delhi to victory and Sarfaraz Khan smashing a record-breaking 15-ball fifty, despite Mumbai's narrow loss to Punjab.

When will the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final start?

The knockout stage is now set to begin on January 12 in Bengaluru. Defending champions Karnataka and an unbeaten Uttar Pradesh side have emerged as the teams to beat, while storied heavyweights Mumbai and Saurashtra have also safely navigated their way through.

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Which teams have qualified for the quarter-finals?

The following eight teams have secured their places in the quarter-finals by finishing as the top two in their respective groups.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final schedule

The knockouts follow a pre-determined bracket (A1 vs C2, B1 vs D2, etc.). All matches will be hosted at the BCCI Centre of Excellence grounds in Bengaluru.

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How did each team qualify for the knockouts?

Elite Group A: Karnataka asserted their dominance early, winning six of their seven matches. However, they faced a minor hiccup on the final day, losing to Madhya Pradesh. That win was crucial for MP, as it allowed them to finish with 20 points and leapfrog Kerala, who lost their final game to Tamil Nadu.

Elite Group B: Uttar Pradesh finished the group stage as the only team with a perfect 100% win record. Their dominance was anchored by consistent top-order performances. Vidarbha secured the second spot after a clinical 160-run victory over Assam on the final day, ending the hopes of Baroda and Bengal.

Elite Group C: This group came down to a thrilling "final" between Punjab and Mumbai. Punjab won the nail-biter by just 1 run to top the table. Despite the loss, Mumbai qualified comfortably as the second-placed team. Maharashtra, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, finished third despite his record-equalling 15th century today.

Elite Group D: Delhi qualified comfortably after Rishabh Pant led them to a 9-wicket thumping of Haryana in the final round. They are joined by Saurashtra, who relied on a vintage performance from Ravindra Jadeja in the penultimate rounds to ensure they stayed ahead of a chasing Gujarat side.

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Group stage points table

Elite Group A

Elite Group B

Elite Group C

Elite Group D