Bengaluru, Jan. 12 -- Harvik Desai's calm authority and flawless temperament under pressure defined Saurashtra's rain-hit quarter-final triumph, as the skipper emerged as the top performer in a 17-run VJD-method victory over Uttar Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 here on Monday.
In a high-stakes knockout encounter repeatedly interrupted by rain, Desai stood tall with an unbeaten 100 off 116 balls, anchoring Saurashtra's chase with clarity and assurance.
Chasing a challenging target of 311, the wicketkeeper-batter took complete control of the innings, ensuring stability even as changing conditions and interruptions threatened to disrupt momentum.
After the early dismissal of Vishvaraj Jadeja, Desai absorbed the pressure an...