New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- Several standout individual performances marked Saturday's Vijay Hazare Trophy action as teams across the country produced high-scoring encounters, dramatic finishes and commanding wins.

In Gujarat's clash against Andhra, Axar Patel produced a memorable knock, scoring his maiden List A century. Axar smashed 130 off 111 balls, including 11 fours and five sixes, to power Gujarat to 318/9 in their 50 overs. Andhra fought hard in the chase but fell short by just seven runs. Ravi Bishnoi (3/64) and Axar himself (2/27) played key roles with the ball to seal a narrow victory.

Punjab registered a comfortable win on the back of a five-wicket haul from Arshdeep Singh, who finished with figures of 5/34. He was well supported b...