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Vijay Hazare Trophy: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant struck an unbeaten 67 off 37 balls to lead Delhi to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Services in the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy game at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 on Saturday.

Captain Pant’s explosive knock, laced with four boundaries and six maximums, comes on the day when the national selectors are due to announce India's squad for the upcoming three-game ODI series against New Zealand, starting on January 11 in Vadodara.

Delhi’s bowlers set up the win’s foundation by dismissing Services for 178 in 42.5 overs. Seam bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana claimed 4-47 runs while pacer Prince Yadav took 3-28. In reply, Delhi romped home in just 19.4 overs with left-handed opener Priyansh Arya smashing 72 not out off 45 deliveries, studded with nine fours and three sixes.