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Himachal Pradesh U16 to Face Assam Under-16s in Vijay Merchant Trophy Elite at Vijayawada
✍️ BCCI
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 03:37 PM
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The Himachal Pradesh Under‑16 cricket team will play a three‑day match against Assam Under‑16s in the Vijay Merchant Trophy Elite tournament at Vijayawada from 14 to 16 November 2026.
The Vijay Merchant Trophy Elite, organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), will host a three‑day encounter between Himachal Pradesh Under‑16s and Assam Under‑16s at the Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Vijayawada. The match is scheduled to run from 14 to 16 November 2026.
This fixture is part of the elite tier of the Vijay Merchant Trophy, a key platform for spotting young talent across India. Both teams have already performed strongly in the preliminary rounds, earning their places in the elite group.
The venue, known for its well‑maintained pitches and modern facilities, is expected to provide a competitive environment for the young cricketers. BCCI officials have highlighted the importance of these matches in grooming future national players.
Fans and scouts from across the country are anticipated to attend, hoping to spot promising players who could represent India at higher levels.
This fixture is part of the elite tier of the Vijay Merchant Trophy, a key platform for spotting young talent across India. Both teams have already performed strongly in the preliminary rounds, earning their places in the elite group.
The venue, known for its well‑maintained pitches and modern facilities, is expected to provide a competitive environment for the young cricketers. BCCI officials have highlighted the importance of these matches in grooming future national players.
Fans and scouts from across the country are anticipated to attend, hoping to spot promising players who could represent India at higher levels.