Punjab complete a six-wicket chase
Punjab won the toss and elected to field. Chandigarh’s innings closed at 282/9 after 50 overs, setting Punjab a target of 283. Punjab reached 283/4 in 46.1 overs to complete a six-wicket win and secure a place in the Elite semi-finals. [1]
The scoreline captures the completed quarter-final: Chandigarh posted the first substantial total, and Punjab passed it before using all 50 overs. The result gives Punjab a confirmed place in the last four.
Arjun Rajput leads the reply with 117
BCCI names Arjun Rajput Player of the Match after he scored 117. His award and innings are the principal individual highlights of Punjab’s successful chase. [1]
The verified match result supports a focused account of the team win and Rajput’s contribution. No additional player figures or match details are included beyond the confirmed score, overs, award and runs.
Semi-final listed for 25 October
Punjab’s next listed fixture is the Vinoo Mankad Trophy Elite semi-final on Sunday, 25 October 2026, at 9:00 am IST at The Daly College, Indore. The official listing shows Punjab Under-19s against TBC, so the opponent remains unconfirmed. [2]
The semi-final venue differs from the quarter-final ground: the next-round listing names The Daly College, while the completed Punjab–Chandigarh match was at Emerald Heights International School Ground. Readers should check the official listing for any later opponent or schedule update. [2]
The other completed Elite quarter-final on 22 October was Tamil Nadu’s four-wicket quarter-final win.
Elite route is separate from Plate competition
Punjab’s win belongs to the Elite quarter-final route, separate from the Plate pathway. Tripura’s separate Plate-final victory concerns a different Vinoo Mankad Trophy result and is not part of Punjab’s bracket.
For broader context, Vedik Exchange’s guide to domestic formats and age-group cricket explains the distinction between Under-19 competitions and senior domestic formats. Punjab’s confirmed result is a six-wicket Elite quarter-final win over Chandigarh, with Arjun Rajput named Player of the Match for 117.