JAIPUR, India, January 3, 2026 — Indian ODI captain Shubman Gill will lead Punjab in a crucial Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Sikkim in Jaipur on Saturday. The match, which is closed to the public, marks Gill’s final domestic appearance before joining the national team for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
When and where is the Punjab vs Sikkim match?
The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Round 5 match between Punjab and Sikkim will be played today, Saturday, January 3, 2026. The match will be held at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground in Jaipur.
Will the match be broadcast or streamed live?
No. The Punjab vs Sikkim Vijay Hazare Trophy match will not have any live television broadcast or digital streaming. Similar to when Virat Kohli played earlier in the tournament, this match will not be available for live viewing by the public.
Can spectators attend the Punjab vs Sikkim match?
No. The match will be played behind closed doors without any spectators, as confirmed by tournament and state association officials. This regulation is consistent with the tournament’s prior games involving senior Indian players.
Why is this match significant for Shubman Gill?
This match is Shubman Gill’s final competitive outing before he departs to join the Indian national team. He is set to captain India in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, which begins on January 11, 2026.
What are the squads for Punjab and Sikkim?
The squads for the match are as follows:
Punjab Squad: Harnoor Singh, Prabhsimran Singh (w/c), Uday Saharan, Anmolpreet Singh, Naman Dhir, Ramandeep Singh, Gaurav Chaudhary, Krish Bhagat, Sukhdeep Bajwa, Mayank Markande, Sumit Sharma, Jashanpreet Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Abhishek Sharma, Salil Arora, Shubman Gill, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Raghu Sharma, Sanvir Singh.
Sikkim Squad: Amit Rajera, K Sai Satwik, Ashish Thapa (w), Kranthi Kumar, Pranesh Chettri, Gurinder Singh, Palzor Tamang, Lee Yong Lepcha (c), Ankur Malik, Md Saptulla, Abishek Kumar, Siddharth Prasad, Rahul Kumar Prasad, Amar Iqbal Bhutia, Robin Limboo, Anwesh Sharma.
FAQs:
Q: Is Shubman Gill the captain for this match?
A: The Punjab team names Prabhsimran Singh as captain and wicketkeeper, while Shubman Gill is the Indian ODI captain. One important player in the playing XI is Gill.
Q: Where does Punjab stand on the Vijay Hazare Trophy points table?
A: Punjab is currently placed second on the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 points table, behind table-toppers Mumbai, led by captain Rohit Sharma.
