Haryana vs Karnataka: Vijay Hazare Trophy Match Prediction
Team Performance
Haryana ended the regular season of the Indian Cricket Championship in second place in Group A standings. Over seven matches, the team took six wins and suffered only one defeat. While conceding 1,560 points to their opponents, Haryana accumulated a total of 1,639 points.
In the Round of 16 of the playoff tournament, Haryana defeated Bengal with 72 runs. Then, in the quarterfinal stage, the team overcame Gujarat in a hard-fought battle, winning by two wickets.
Karnataka competed in Group C during the regular season of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, finishing at the top of the standings. The team recorded six victories, losing only one match. Karnataka's points differential was positive, with a total of 1,895 points scored compared to 1,823 conceded.
In the Round of 16 playoffs, Karnataka triumphed over Nagaland, securing victory by nine wickets. The team then advanced to the semifinals, where they defeated Baroda, achieving a winning margin of five runs.
Statistics of Personal Meetings
The clubs have played six head-to-head matches since 2013. Four games were won by Karnataka, one match was won by Haryana and one match ended in a draw.
The teams last met in December 2023. Then Haryana was stronger due to five wickets taken.
Match Prediction
Both teams are in excellent shape for the semi-final clash. At the same time, bookmakers believe that Karnataka has a better chance of reaching the final. However, Haryana has been showing a well-coordinated and stable game during the current season. We recommend betting against the opinion of bookmaker analysts on the victory of the hosts — odds of 2.70.