World Cup 2026 : Vijay Hazare Trophy seems to set a ground to defend World Cup title
The participation of several Indian players in the Vijay Hazare Trophy this season has played a crucial role in laying the foundation for India’s preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. With India set to defend its World Cup title, performances by players such as Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson, and Kuldeep Yadav have strengthened the belief that Team India is heading in the right direction.
The Indian squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 already looks promising. To sharpen their skills and regain the match performances, many key players chose to participate in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26.
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya looks extremely dangerous and confident with his bat. Hardik hit’s his maiden century in List A cricket after 11 long years. He shows what a calm and under pressure innings looks like. Fans appreciated his performances commented “his performance give a strong message about his intend on upcoming ICC T20I world cup in February 2026 which is going to take place in India and Sri Lanka.
Hardik Pandya has been seen in a phenomenal form since last series against South Africa. Form of him is going to help in strengthen India’s middle order during World Cup 2026 to defend there title.
Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh, Indian left arm medium-fast bowler made a strong returns to the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He picked up a 5 wicket haul against Sikkim, helping Punjab bowl them out for just 75 runs, in Jaipur. He has already put Punjab in very comfortable position. Arshdeep Singh comes out as a most valuable asset for the bowling option for the T20 World Cup as he’s looking in a golden form for the Indian Team.
Arshdeep continues to prove why he is one of India’s most valuable bowling assets, especially in the white ball cricket format. His ability to swing the ball early and execute yorker at the death makes him a key bowler for the T20 World Cup. He looks to be in golden form, strengthen India’s bowling.
Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson, the Indian Right handed batsmen who returned to the 50 over format after two years and made a impact scoring a century, against Jharkhand while chasing a challenging target of 312 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Samson scored 101 runs off 95 balls, displaying calmness, composure, and controlled aggression in the innings.
His shot selection and temperament were impressive, indicating strong form ahead of the T20 World Cup. He looks in a great form for the Indian team ahead of T20 World Cup. He looks calm composed and clinical, controlled aggression on full display.
Axar Patel
India’s all-rounder and vice-captain Axar Patel also looks promising ahead of the T20 World Cup. His maiden List A century came at the right time, strengthening India’s confidence.
Axar’s hundred looks promising against Andhra Pradesh within 111 bowls, scoring 130 runs which includes ten fours and five sixes for Gujarat. Control aggression under composed inning by Axar Patel for Gujarat. He comes out as a vital player in India’s World Cup campaign.
