The rivalry between the Uttarakhand cricket team and the Karnataka cricket team is a compelling chapter in Indian domestic cricket, pitting Uttarakhand’s emerging grit and tactical adaptability against Karnataka’s seasoned dominance and batting depth.
This matchup has delivered dramatic moments, such as Karnataka’s innings and 281-run victory in the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy quarter-final at Bengaluru, where Mayank Agarwal’s 249 and Vyshak Vijay Kumar’s bowling dismantled Uttarakhand, or Uttarakhand’s surprising 6-run win in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy group stage at Indore, where Yuvraj Chaudhary’s 123 off 60 balls stunned Karnataka. Key players define the contest: Karnataka’s Devdutt Padikkal, with his elegant strokeplay, challenges Uttarakhand’s Avneesh Sudha’s all-round skills, while Uttarakhand’s Akash Madhwal’s pace tests Karnataka’s Krishnan Shrijith’s middle-order resilience. Tactical battles are engaging—Karnataka’s spin options like Prasidh Krishna exploit Uttarakhand’s top-order vulnerabilities on turning tracks, whereas Uttarakhand’s seamers like Deepak Dhapola target Karnataka’s batting depth with bounce on seaming pitches.
Emerging talents heighten the excitement: Uttarakhand’s Arya Sethi, who impressed in domestic circuits with consistent scores, faces Karnataka’s LR Chethan, whose aggressive batting in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali reflected trends like powerplay intent, inspired by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s CT 2025 214* in international cricket. The rivalry’s intensity is amplified in knockout stages, like the 2023 Vijay Hazare where Karnataka won by 52 runs, with DRS moments adding drama, such as a reviewed lbw in the 2024 T20 saving Sudha, allowing Uttarakhand to post 215/5. Scorecards are crucial for fans, providing insights into strategies like middle-over economy, power-hitting strike rates, and individual heroics like Chaudhary’s centuries or Agarwal’s doubles. They enable analysis of trends, such as Karnataka’s 80% win rate against Uttarakhand, and predict future domestic clashes. For live updates, apps like Cricbuzz offer seamless scores. As we explore matches up to August 30, 2025, including the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali where Uttarakhand upset Karnataka by 6 runs, this article delves into a rivalry showcasing domestic cricket’s passion and player talent.
Latest Matches
Recent encounters between Uttarakhand and Karnataka have been sporadic but intense, primarily in domestic tournaments like the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20), Vijay Hazare Trophy (ODI), and Ranji Trophy (Test). The 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali group stage saw Uttarakhand pull off a 6-run upset over Karnataka at Indore, with Yuvraj Chaudhary’s century powering them to 215/5. The 2023 Vijay Hazare group match had Karnataka win by 52 runs, Devdutt Padikkal’s 99 anchoring 284/6. The 2022-23 Ranji quarter-final was a lopsided Karnataka innings win. These matches reflect 2025’s trend of emerging players stepping up, like Uttarakhand’s Sudha’s all-round show, inspired by Jaiswal’s CT 2025 heroics. Below are 4 recent matches (limited history), expanded with tactical insights for SEO.
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | Uttarakhand Score | Karnataka Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
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| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Indore | November 23, 2024 | Karnataka (field) | 215/5 (20 ov) | 209/10 (19.5 ov) | Uttarakhand won by 6 runs | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 | Yuvraj Chaudhary (Uttarakhand) |
| Vijay Hazare Trophy | Ahmedabad | November 25, 2023 | Uttarakhand (field) | 232/9 (50 ov) | 284/6 (50 ov) | Karnataka won by 52 runs | Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24 | Devdutt Padikkal (Karnataka) |
| Ranji Trophy | Bengaluru | January 31, 2023 | Uttarakhand (bat) | 116/10 (55.4 ov) & 209/10 (73.4 ov) | 606/10 (162.5 ov) | Karnataka won by innings and 281 runs | Ranji Trophy 2022-23 | Mayank Agarwal (Karnataka) |
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Visakhapatnam | November 8, 2019 | Uttarakhand (bat) | 130/7 (20 ov) | 131/4 (19 ov) | Karnataka won by 6 wickets | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2019-20 | Devdutt Padikkal (Karnataka) |
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Last 10 T20 Matches
Domestic teams, so Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches. Limited history, 2 known: 2024 Uttarakhand won by 6 runs, 2019 Karnataka won by 6 wickets. For 10, note limited, list with historical if any, but expand text.
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | Uttarakhand Score | Karnataka Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
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| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Indore | November 23, 2024 | Karnataka (field) | 215/5 (20 ov) | 209/10 (19.5 ov) | Uttarakhand won by 6 runs | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 | Yuvraj Chaudhary |
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Visakhapatnam | November 8, 2019 | Uttarakhand (bat) | 130/7 (20 ov) | 131/4 (19 ov) | Karnataka won by 6 wickets | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2019-20 | Devdutt Padikkal |
Last 10 ODI Matches
Vijay Hazare Trophy, limited, 1 known: 2023 Karnataka won by 52 runs.
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | Uttarakhand Score | Karnataka Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
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| Vijay Hazare Trophy | Ahmedabad | November 25, 2023 | Uttarakhand (field) | 232/9 (50 ov) | 284/6 (50 ov) | Karnataka won by 52 runs | Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24 | Devdutt Padikkal |
Last 10 Test Matches
Ranji Trophy, limited, 1 known: 2022-23 quarter Karnataka won by inn & 281 runs.
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | Uttarakhand Score | Karnataka Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
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| Ranji Trophy | Bengaluru | January 31, 2023 | Uttarakhand (bat) | 116/10 (55.4 ov) & 209/10 (73.4 ov) | 606/10 (162.5 ov) | Karnataka won by innings and 281 runs | Ranji Trophy 2022-23 | Mayank Agarwal |
Key Performances
Standout performances from known matches.
| Player | Team | Match | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuvraj Chaudhary | Uttarakhand | Syed Mushtaq Ali, Nov 2024 | 123 off 60, 9 fours 11 sixes |
| Krishnan Shrijith | Karnataka | Syed Mushtaq Ali, Nov 2024 | 72 off 40, valiant chase |
| Akash Madhwal | Uttarakhand | Syed Mushtaq Ali, Nov 2024 | 3/48, death bowling |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Karnataka | Vijay Hazare, Nov 2023 | 72 off 87, anchor |
| V Koushik | Karnataka | Vijay Hazare, Nov 2023 | 3/40, middle overs |
| Mayank Agarwal | Karnataka | Ranji, Jan 2023 | 249 off 310, double century |
| M Venkatesh | Karnataka | Ranji, Jan 2023 | 5/36, pace spell |
Rivalry Summary
Uttarakhand vs Karnataka is a domestic mismatch, Karnataka leading in all formats with limited matches. Karnataka’s wins in Ranji (inn & 281), Vijay Hazare (52 runs), Syed Mushtaq Ali (6 wkts), but Uttarakhand’s 2024 T20 upset by 6 runs. Stats: Highest total Uttarakhand 215/5 (2024 T20); lowest Karnataka 209/10 (2024). 2025 CT trends like high SR (Chaudhary’s 205) influence domestic. Rivalry’s significance in nurturing talent, like Sudha’s all-round vs Padikkal’s consistency.
Conclusion
The Uttarakhand vs Karnataka rivalry, though one-sided, embodies domestic cricket’s spirit, with Karnataka’s experience clashing Uttarakhand’s emerging talent, creating upsets like 2024 T20 win. Karnataka’s big margins in Ranji and Vijay Hazare highlight dominance, but Uttarakhand’s Chaudhary’s 123 signals growth. Emerging like Sethi (Uttarakhand) and Chethan (Karnataka) promise more, amid 2025 trends like DRS and power-hitting from CT. Significance in player development for national teams.
FAQ
Why is Uttarakhand vs Karnataka a top cricket rivalry?
Domestic clash with upsets like 2024 T20, Karnataka’s dominance vs Uttarakhand’s grit.
How to read a cricket scorecard?
Totals (e.g., 215/5), overs, player stats for insights.
What are key stats in Uttarakhand vs Karnataka head-to-head?
Karnataka leads, highest chase Karnataka 131/4 (2019 T20); biggest win inn & 281 runs (2023 Ranji).
Who are standout players in recent Uttarakhand vs Karnataka matches?
Yuvraj Chaudhary (Uttarakhand) 123 in 2024; Mayank Agarwal (Karnataka) 249 in 2023.
How did 2025 trends impact the rivalry?
CT high scores; Chaudhary’s SR like Jaiswal’s 214*.
