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Vijay Hazare Trophy Highlights: Rohit Sharma's 155 leads Mumbai to win; Virat Kohli's 131 helps Delhi seal victory
Vijay Hazare Trophy Highlights: The opening day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy delivered high drama and elite batting performances, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stealing the spotlight through magnificent centuries in their respective matches.
While the first half of the day featured record-breaking knocks across venues, it was the return of these two Indian stalwarts that truly defined the day.
Rohit Sharma made a memorable comeback to domestic one-day cricket by scoring a blistering century for Mumbai against Sikkim in Jaipur. Playing his first Vijay Hazare Trophy match in seven years, Rohit showed no signs of rust. Chasing a modest target of 236, he attacked the bowlers from the outset, striking boundaries at will.
Rohit brought up his century in just 62 balls, eventually finishing with a commanding 155. This innings marked his 37th List A century and moved him closer to the 14,000-run milestone in the 50-over format, adding to his impressive record of 33 international hundreds for India.
Not long after Rohit’s heroics, Virat Kohli delivered a masterclass of his own in Bengaluru. Returning to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after a gap of 15 years, Kohli anchored Delhi’s chase of 299 against Andhra Pradesh with a trademark century. His 83-ball hundred reflected control, confidence, and classic stroke play. The knock was Kohli’s 58th List A century and his third hundred in just four innings since the South Africa series earlier this month.
Kohli also achieved a historic milestone during the innings, becoming only the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 16,000 List A runs.
At 37, he now stands ninth overall to achieve this feat, joining a legendary list that includes Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara, and Sir Vivian Richards.
Both Mumbai and Delhi won their opening matches in Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday.
While the first half of the day featured record-breaking knocks across venues, it was the return of these two Indian stalwarts that truly defined the day.
Rohit Sharma made a memorable comeback to domestic one-day cricket by scoring a blistering century for Mumbai against Sikkim in Jaipur. Playing his first Vijay Hazare Trophy match in seven years, Rohit showed no signs of rust. Chasing a modest target of 236, he attacked the bowlers from the outset, striking boundaries at will.
Rohit brought up his century in just 62 balls, eventually finishing with a commanding 155. This innings marked his 37th List A century and moved him closer to the 14,000-run milestone in the 50-over format, adding to his impressive record of 33 international hundreds for India.
Not long after Rohit’s heroics, Virat Kohli delivered a masterclass of his own in Bengaluru. Returning to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after a gap of 15 years, Kohli anchored Delhi’s chase of 299 against Andhra Pradesh with a trademark century. His 83-ball hundred reflected control, confidence, and classic stroke play. The knock was Kohli’s 58th List A century and his third hundred in just four innings since the South Africa series earlier this month.
Kohli also achieved a historic milestone during the innings, becoming only the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 16,000 List A runs.
At 37, he now stands ninth overall to achieve this feat, joining a legendary list that includes Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara, and Sir Vivian Richards.
Both Mumbai and Delhi won their opening matches in Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday.
21:15 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Kerala beat Tripura in comfortable manner
Baba Aparajith delivered a stunning all-round performance as Kerala crushed Tripura by 145 runs in a Group A clash. After being sent in to bat, Aparajith smashed 102 off 62 balls, while skipper Rohan Kunnummal added a fluent 94 to help Kerala post 348/8.
Aparajith then starred with the ball, claiming 5/15 as Tripura were bowled out for 203 in 36.5 overs.
Sridam Paul top-scored for Tripura with 67, but Kerala’s dominance ensured a comfortable victory.
Aparajith then starred with the ball, claiming 5/15 as Tripura were bowled out for 203 in 36.5 overs.
Sridam Paul top-scored for Tripura with 67, but Kerala’s dominance ensured a comfortable victory.
20:48 (IST) Dec 24
Swastik Samal starred in Odisha’s Vijay Hazare Trophy opener with a magnificent 212 against Saurashtra at the KSCA Cricket Ground. After Odisha slipped to 59/3, the 25-year-old steadied the innings and built a match-defining 261-run partnership with captain Biplab Samantray, who also scored a century. Samal’s knock, featuring 21 fours and eight sixes, was his maiden List A hundred and made him only the ninth batter to score a Vijay Hazare double century, equalling Sanju Samson’s record.
Odisha posted 345/6, but strong knocks from Sammar Gajjar, Vishvaraj Jadeja and Chirag Jani helped Saurashtra chase the target and win by five wickets.
Odisha posted 345/6, but strong knocks from Sammar Gajjar, Vishvaraj Jadeja and Chirag Jani helped Saurashtra chase the target and win by five wickets.
20:14 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Madhya Pradesh register dominant 99-run win over Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh registered a dominant 99-run win over Rajasthan in their Group A match, led by opener Yash Dubey’s composed century. Dubey scored 103 off 132 balls as MP posted a solid 287/5, with valuable contributions from Shubham Sharma, Harsh Gawli, Himanshu Mantri and Saransh Jain.
Rajasthan’s chase faltered against disciplined bowling, with Saransh Jain claiming 3/37 and good support from Kumar Kartikeya and Aryan Pandey. Rajasthan were bowled out for 188 in 43.2 overs, despite Manender Singh’s fighting 60.
Rajasthan’s chase faltered against disciplined bowling, with Saransh Jain claiming 3/37 and good support from Kumar Kartikeya and Aryan Pandey. Rajasthan were bowled out for 188 in 43.2 overs, despite Manender Singh’s fighting 60.
19:07 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Tamil Nadu secure 101-run win over Puducherry
Tamil Nadu made a strong start to their Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign with a commanding 101-run win over Puducherry.
Batting first, Pradosh Ranjan Paul’s 73, Narayan Jagadeesan’s 67, and solid contributions from Sai Sudharsan and Baba Indrajith helped Tamil Nadu post 310/7.
Their bowlers then dominated, led by Gurjapneet Singh’s impressive 4/32, as Puducherry were bowled out for 209.
Neyan Shyam Kangayan top-scored for Puducherry with 60, but it was not enough to challenge Tamil Nadu’s all-round performance.
Batting first, Pradosh Ranjan Paul’s 73, Narayan Jagadeesan’s 67, and solid contributions from Sai Sudharsan and Baba Indrajith helped Tamil Nadu post 310/7.
Their bowlers then dominated, led by Gurjapneet Singh’s impressive 4/32, as Puducherry were bowled out for 209.
Neyan Shyam Kangayan top-scored for Puducherry with 60, but it was not enough to challenge Tamil Nadu’s all-round performance.
18:30 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Devdutt Padikkal's heroics help Karnataka pull off record chase against Jharkhand
Defending champions Karnataka pulled off a stunning five-wicket win over Jharkhand in a high-scoring Vijay Hazare Trophy match, chasing down 413 with 15 balls to spare.
Jharkhand posted 412/9, powered by Ishan Kishan’s explosive 125 off 39 balls, along with strong support from Virat Singh and Kumar Kushagra.
In reply, Mayank Agarwal’s quick 54 and Devdutt Padikkal’s magnificent 147 led Karnataka’s chase.
Valuable contributions from Karun Nair and others kept the momentum going, before Abhinav Manohar and Dhruv Prabhakar finished the job in style.
Jharkhand posted 412/9, powered by Ishan Kishan’s explosive 125 off 39 balls, along with strong support from Virat Singh and Kumar Kushagra.
In reply, Mayank Agarwal’s quick 54 and Devdutt Padikkal’s magnificent 147 led Karnataka’s chase.
Valuable contributions from Karun Nair and others kept the momentum going, before Abhinav Manohar and Dhruv Prabhakar finished the job in style.
17:50 (IST) Dec 24
Virat Kohli marked his return to domestic cricket with a brilliant 131 as Delhi defeated Andhra by four wickets in their Vijay Hazare Trophy opener in Bengaluru. Chasing 299, Delhi rode on Kohli’s masterclass, supported by Priyansh Arya’s quick 74 and Nitish Rana’s aggressive 77.
Earlier, Andhra posted 298/8, led by Ricky Bhui’s superb 122, while Simarjeet Singh starred with five wickets for Delhi. Kohli also became the fastest player to reach 16,000 List A runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Delhi sealed the chase in 37.4 overs to start their campaign strongly
Earlier, Andhra posted 298/8, led by Ricky Bhui’s superb 122, while Simarjeet Singh starred with five wickets for Delhi. Kohli also became the fastest player to reach 16,000 List A runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Delhi sealed the chase in 37.4 overs to start their campaign strongly
17:26 (IST) Dec 24
Rohit Sharma starred with a magnificent 155 as Mumbai began their Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign with an emphatic eight-wicket win over Sikkim in Jaipur.
Sikkim posted a competitive 236/7 after batting first, led by Ashish Thapa’s solid 79, with support from K Sai Satwik, Kranthi Kumar, and Robin Limboo. Mumbai’s bowlers, led by Shardul Thakur, kept things tight.
In reply, Mumbai started steadily before Rohit took complete control. He smashed 18 fours and nine sixes, registering the fastest List A century of his career.
Mumbai chased the target in just 30.3 overs, beginning their campaign confidently.
Sikkim posted a competitive 236/7 after batting first, led by Ashish Thapa’s solid 79, with support from K Sai Satwik, Kranthi Kumar, and Robin Limboo. Mumbai’s bowlers, led by Shardul Thakur, kept things tight.
In reply, Mumbai started steadily before Rohit took complete control. He smashed 18 fours and nine sixes, registering the fastest List A century of his career.
Mumbai chased the target in just 30.3 overs, beginning their campaign confidently.
16:45 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Virat Kohli shines with a ton as Delhi clinch victory in their opening match of the tournament
Virat Kohli scored 131 to make the job easy as Delhi clinched a four-wicket victory over Andhra in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26. Apart from Virat Kohli, Priyansh Arya (74) and Nitish Rana (77) stood out with some awe-inspiring batting performances. However, it was Kohli's composure during the chase of 299 that paid off.
15:56 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Virat Kohli's ton leads Delhi's chase of 299 runs
Chasing a formidable total of 299, Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli has brought up a well-made century. At this time, he is 120 not out, leading Delhi towards an easy victory over Andhra. Accompanying him is Nitish Rana, who has scored 64 runs so far off 48 balls. But it has truly been a Virat Kohli show in Bengaluru.
15:33 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Rohit Sharma's blazing 155 powers Mumbai to 8-wicket victory over Sikkim
Mumbai cruised to an eight-wicket win over Sikkim in Group C of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Sikkim posted 236/7, led by Ashish Thapa’s 79.
Rohit Sharma smashed a dominant 155 as Mumbai chased the target in 30.3 overs.
Rohit Sharma smashed a dominant 155 as Mumbai chased the target in 30.3 overs.
15:19 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in excellent touch
Chasing 299 against Andhra, Delhi are off to a steady start, thanks to Virat Kohli's half-century. He is currently batting at 74 not out (off 65 balls, 7x4s, 2x6s). Delhi have scored 177/2 in 23 overs, still need 122 runs.
On the other hand, Rohit Sharma has scored 150+ scores, taking Mumbai closer to victory in Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy opener. So far, it has been a perfect day for both the Team India stalwarts.
On the other hand, Rohit Sharma has scored 150+ scores, taking Mumbai closer to victory in Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy opener. So far, it has been a perfect day for both the Team India stalwarts.
15:03 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Mumbai 160/1 in 22 overs vs Sikkim
Chasing a modest 237, Rohit Sharma is leading Mumbai’s run chase with a superb century, remaining unbeaten on 109 off 67 balls, studded with eight sixes and 10 fours. He added 141 runs for the opening wicket with Angkrish Raghuvanshi (38), laying a solid platform for the chase in Jaipur.
14:58 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Delhi 143/2 in 17.1 overs vs Andhra
Chasing 299, Virat Kohli is batting on 57 alongside Nitish Rana (10*) after putting on 113 runs for the second wicket with Priyansh Arya, who struck 74 off 44 balls. Delhi are in cruise control in the chase so far.
14:52 (IST) Dec 24
Sakibul Gani has suddenly become the name on everyone’s lips. Turning out for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh at the JSCA Oval in Ranchi, the batter delivered a breathtaking 32-ball century that sent the record books into overdrive.
What began as a routine opening day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 quickly morphed into something remarkable. Gani’s ferocious 128 off just 40 balls provided the final surge to an innings that had already been supercharged by teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who earlier blazed his way to a stunning 190 off 84 deliveries.
With Suryavanshi laying a rock-solid platform and Gani unleashing a late onslaught, Bihar racked up a staggering 574 for 6 — the highest team total ever recorded in List A cricket. In doing so, they obliterated the previous benchmark of 506/2 set by Tamil Nadu, also against Arunachal Pradesh, rewriting the history books in emphatic fashion.
What began as a routine opening day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 quickly morphed into something remarkable. Gani’s ferocious 128 off just 40 balls provided the final surge to an innings that had already been supercharged by teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who earlier blazed his way to a stunning 190 off 84 deliveries.
With Suryavanshi laying a rock-solid platform and Gani unleashing a late onslaught, Bihar racked up a staggering 574 for 6 — the highest team total ever recorded in List A cricket. In doing so, they obliterated the previous benchmark of 506/2 set by Tamil Nadu, also against Arunachal Pradesh, rewriting the history books in emphatic fashion.
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14:24 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Mumbai 79/0 in 12 overs vs Sikkim
Rohit Sharma struck an unbeaten half-century, scoring 56 off 32 balls, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi (21* off 40) supported him as Mumbai led the run chase in Jaipur after Sikkim posted 236/7 in their 50 overs.
13:58 (IST) Dec 24
India great Virat Kohli reached another landmark in his storied career on Wednesday, becoming only the second Indian batter after Sachin Tendulkar to cross 16,000 runs in List A cricket.
Kohli brought up the milestone during Delhi’s Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Andhra Pradesh, finishing the mark in his 343rd List A match. He now boasts more than 16,000 runs at an average north of 57, with a staggering tally of 57 centuries and 84 half-centuries in the format.
The achievement came on a much-anticipated day, as Kohli returned to the Vijay Hazare Trophy in the 2025–26 season, ending a near 15-year absence from India’s premier domestic 50-over competition. His presence alone has added extra buzz to the tournament, underlining the renewed emphasis on domestic cricket for senior international players.
For Kohli, the Vijay Hazare Trophy also doubles up as crucial match practice ahead of India’s white-ball assignments. The tournament will help him stay in rhythm before the home ODI series against New Zealand, which gets underway on January 11.
Kohli brought up the milestone during Delhi’s Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Andhra Pradesh, finishing the mark in his 343rd List A match. He now boasts more than 16,000 runs at an average north of 57, with a staggering tally of 57 centuries and 84 half-centuries in the format.
The achievement came on a much-anticipated day, as Kohli returned to the Vijay Hazare Trophy in the 2025–26 season, ending a near 15-year absence from India’s premier domestic 50-over competition. His presence alone has added extra buzz to the tournament, underlining the renewed emphasis on domestic cricket for senior international players.
For Kohli, the Vijay Hazare Trophy also doubles up as crucial match practice ahead of India’s white-ball assignments. The tournament will help him stay in rhythm before the home ODI series against New Zealand, which gets underway on January 11.
13:27 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Jharkhand post 412/9 vs Karnataka
Captain Ishan Kishan led from the front with a blistering 33-ball century, powering Jharkhand to a mammoth 412/9 against Karnataka in Ahmedabad. Kishan smashed 125 off just 39 balls, lacing his knock with 14 sixes and seven fours to rip the attack apart at the death.
Earlier, Virat Singh (88 off 68) and Kumar Kushagra (63 off 47) laid a solid foundation, adding 129 runs for the fourth wicket to set up the late onslaught. For Karnataka, Abhilash Shetty was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 4/72 from his 10 overs.
Earlier, Virat Singh (88 off 68) and Kumar Kushagra (63 off 47) laid a solid foundation, adding 129 runs for the fourth wicket to set up the late onslaught. For Karnataka, Abhilash Shetty was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 4/72 from his 10 overs.
12:56 (IST) Dec 24
Bihar rewrote the history books in emphatic style on Wednesday, registering the highest team total ever in List A cricket during their Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 Plate Group match against Arunachal Pradesh in Ranchi. Fuelled by breathtaking centuries and an unrelenting assault across the full 50 overs, Bihar piled up a staggering 574/6, obliterating the previous world record of 506/2 set by Tamil Nadu — also against Arunachal Pradesh — in the same tournament in 2022.
At the centre of the onslaught was Bihar captain Sakibul Gani (128* off 40 balls), who carved his name into the record books by striking the fastest List A century by an Indian. Gani tore through the opposition to reach three figures in just 32 balls, eclipsing Anmolpreet Singh’s 35-ball hundred from last season, and delivered the final, ruthless flourish to an innings that had already slipped completely out of Arunachal Pradesh’s control.
At the centre of the onslaught was Bihar captain Sakibul Gani (128* off 40 balls), who carved his name into the record books by striking the fastest List A century by an Indian. Gani tore through the opposition to reach three figures in just 32 balls, eclipsing Anmolpreet Singh’s 35-ball hundred from last season, and delivered the final, ruthless flourish to an innings that had already slipped completely out of Arunachal Pradesh’s control.
12:34 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Sakibul Gani slams fastest List A century
Bihar captain Sakibul Gani scripted history on Wednesday, becoming the fastest Indian to score a List A century after racing to his hundred in just 32 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
12:26 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Jharkhand 320/5 in 44 overs vs Karnataka
Captain Ishan Kishan (63* off 23) spearheaded Jharkhand’s late onslaught against Karnataka as they pushed towards a mammoth total in Ahmedabad. Earlier, Virat Singh (88) and Kumar Kushagra (63) laid the foundation with a crucial 129-run stand for the fourth wicket.
12:07 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Andhra 165/3 in 35 overs vs Delhi
Ricky Bhui (84* off 81 balls) anchored Andhra’s recovery with a composed knock as they pushed for a competitive total against a star-studded Delhi in Bengaluru. Bhui has found solid support from Nitish Kumar Reddy, with the pair steadying the innings after early setbacks.
For Delhi, Prince Yadav (2/18) has been the standout bowler so far, while Simarjeet Singh (1/24) has chipped in with a key breakthrough.
For Delhi, Prince Yadav (2/18) has been the standout bowler so far, while Simarjeet Singh (1/24) has chipped in with a key breakthrough.
11:37 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Sikkim 165/4 in 35 overs against Mumbai in Jaipur
Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur (2/17 in five overs) struck twice in quick succession, dismissing set batters Ashish Thapa (79) and Kranthi Kumar (34) to peg Sikkim back from 162/2 to 165/4 in the space of 11 balls.
11:20 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Punjab 145/2 in 29 overs vs Maharashtra
Captain Abhishek Sharma made a fluent 48 off 45 balls, striking six fours and two sixes, and shared a 101-run opening stand with Prabhsimran Singh, who scored 60 off 77 deliveries. Anmolpreet Singh and Naman Dhir are currently at the crease for Punjab.
10:53 (IST) Dec 24
Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi stole the show on Wednesday, outshining even the much-anticipated return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the Vijay Hazare Trophy began. Representing Bihar, the young prodigy smashed a whirlwind 36-ball century against Arunachal Pradesh, becoming the youngest player in List-A cricket history to reach three figures.
At just 14 years and 272 days, Suryavanshi also registered the second-fastest List-A century by an Indian, trailing only Anmolpreet Singh’s 35-ball ton for Punjab in 2024 — coincidentally, also against Arunachal Pradesh. The southpaw combined remarkable composure with explosive strokeplay, eventually converting his landmark century into 150 runs off just 59 balls, leaving spectators and cricket pundits in awe.
At just 14 years and 272 days, Suryavanshi also registered the second-fastest List-A century by an Indian, trailing only Anmolpreet Singh’s 35-ball ton for Punjab in 2024 — coincidentally, also against Arunachal Pradesh. The southpaw combined remarkable composure with explosive strokeplay, eventually converting his landmark century into 150 runs off just 59 balls, leaving spectators and cricket pundits in awe.
10:29 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Selected scores
Bihar 229/1 in 18 overs vs Arunachal Pradesh (Vaibhav Suryavanshi 170 not out)
Sikkim 59/2 vs Mumbai
Andhra 42/2 vs Delhi
Sikkim 59/2 vs Mumbai
Andhra 42/2 vs Delhi
10:05 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Bihar 177/1 vs Arunachal Pradesh
Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 36-ball hundred against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the second-fastest century by an Indian in List A history.
09:57 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Delhi win the toss, opt to field
Teams:
Andhra Playing XI: Srikar Bharat (w), Ashwin Hebbar, Shaik Rasheed, Ricky Bhui, Nitish Kumar Reddy (c), Saurabh Kumar, Maramreddy Hemanth Reddy, K S Narasimha Raju, Tripurana Vijay, Satyanarayana Raju, SDNV Prasad
Delhi Playing XI: Arpit Rana, Priyansh Arya, Virat Kohli, Nitish Rana, Rishabh Pant (w/c), Ayush Badoni, Simarjeet Singh, Harsh Tyagi, Ishant Sharma, Prince Yadav, Navdeep Saini
Andhra Playing XI: Srikar Bharat (w), Ashwin Hebbar, Shaik Rasheed, Ricky Bhui, Nitish Kumar Reddy (c), Saurabh Kumar, Maramreddy Hemanth Reddy, K S Narasimha Raju, Tripurana Vijay, Satyanarayana Raju, SDNV Prasad
Delhi Playing XI: Arpit Rana, Priyansh Arya, Virat Kohli, Nitish Rana, Rishabh Pant (w/c), Ayush Badoni, Simarjeet Singh, Harsh Tyagi, Ishant Sharma, Prince Yadav, Navdeep Saini
09:56 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Sikkim win the toss, opt to bat
Teams:
Mumbai Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sarfaraz Khan, Siddhesh Lad, Musheer Khan, Hardik Tamore (w), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Shardul Thakur (c), Tushar Deshpande, Sylvester DSouza
Sikkim Playing XI: Lee Yong Lepcha (c), Ashish Thapa (w), Amit Rajera, Robin Limboo, Gurinder Singh, Kranthi Kumar, Palzor Tamang, Ankur Malik, K Sai Satwik, Md Saptulla, Abhishek Kr Shah
Mumbai Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sarfaraz Khan, Siddhesh Lad, Musheer Khan, Hardik Tamore (w), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Shardul Thakur (c), Tushar Deshpande, Sylvester DSouza
Sikkim Playing XI: Lee Yong Lepcha (c), Ashish Thapa (w), Amit Rajera, Robin Limboo, Gurinder Singh, Kranthi Kumar, Palzor Tamang, Ankur Malik, K Sai Satwik, Md Saptulla, Abhishek Kr Shah
09:55 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Selectors’ Watchlist - The hunt for new bowlers
Another layer of intrigue lies in the bowling department, particularly among fast bowlers.
Since Mohammed Siraj emerged from the Ranji Trophy circuit, India has struggled to unearth a young pacer capable of consistently breaking into the established order.
The supporting cast — Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana and Akash Deep — has shown promise but not sustained dominance.
This season’s Vijay Hazare Trophy offers selectors a fresh evaluation window. Pacers like Gurjapneet Singh of Tamil Nadu, Punjab’s Gurnoor Brar, Yudhvir Singh from Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana’s Anuj Thakral and Bihar’s Sakib Hussain are firmly on the radar.
In a tournament suddenly elevated by star batters, it may well be the bowlers, operating away from the glare, who quietly shape India’s next white-ball transition.
Since Mohammed Siraj emerged from the Ranji Trophy circuit, India has struggled to unearth a young pacer capable of consistently breaking into the established order.
The supporting cast — Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana and Akash Deep — has shown promise but not sustained dominance.
This season’s Vijay Hazare Trophy offers selectors a fresh evaluation window. Pacers like Gurjapneet Singh of Tamil Nadu, Punjab’s Gurnoor Brar, Yudhvir Singh from Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana’s Anuj Thakral and Bihar’s Sakib Hussain are firmly on the radar.
In a tournament suddenly elevated by star batters, it may well be the bowlers, operating away from the glare, who quietly shape India’s next white-ball transition.
09:54 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Gill and Pant: redemption and readiness
Beyond the Ro-Ko narrative, the tournament offers critical subplots for others navigating their own crossroads.
Rishabh Pant, a Test certainty, is eager to push himself back into white-ball contention after being absent from ODIs and T20Is since August 2024.
Leading Delhi, Pant has an opportunity to reassert his value beyond red-ball cricket, especially with his explosiveness tailor-made for the one-day format.
Gill’s motivation is different but equally sharp. Overlooked for the upcoming T20 World Cup, the Punjab batter will use the Vijay Hazare Trophy to channel frustration into runs. For Gill, this domestic stint also doubles as a preparatory phase ahead of next month’s three-match ODI series against New Zealand, where he is set to lead India.
Strong performances here won’t rewrite selection logic overnight, but they will strengthen narratives around form, rhythm and leadership at a time when scrutiny is relentless.
Rishabh Pant, a Test certainty, is eager to push himself back into white-ball contention after being absent from ODIs and T20Is since August 2024.
Leading Delhi, Pant has an opportunity to reassert his value beyond red-ball cricket, especially with his explosiveness tailor-made for the one-day format.
Gill’s motivation is different but equally sharp. Overlooked for the upcoming T20 World Cup, the Punjab batter will use the Vijay Hazare Trophy to channel frustration into runs. For Gill, this domestic stint also doubles as a preparatory phase ahead of next month’s three-match ODI series against New Zealand, where he is set to lead India.
Strong performances here won’t rewrite selection logic overnight, but they will strengthen narratives around form, rhythm and leadership at a time when scrutiny is relentless.
09:53 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Pressure beyond selection, competition beyond names
The undercurrent surrounding Kohli and Rohit is not about immediate omission, but about erosion. Younger batters are no longer politely waiting; they are forcing conversations. Names like Yash Dhull and R Smaran represent a pipeline that refuses to slow down.
The recent omission of Gill from India’s T20 World Cup squad, followed by Ishan Kishan’s recall after a prolific Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, has sharpened that message. If Gill — arguably Indian cricket’s most valuable long-term asset — can be overlooked due to combinations and form, immunity is a myth.
For Kohli and Rohit, the Vijay Hazare Trophy becomes less about selection mathematics and more about self-definition. It is a fight to rediscover inner fire in modest surroundings, against bowlers who have little to lose and selectors who are increasingly unromantic about legacy. Watching that gradual negotiation with time and relevance is, in itself, compelling.
The recent omission of Gill from India’s T20 World Cup squad, followed by Ishan Kishan’s recall after a prolific Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, has sharpened that message. If Gill — arguably Indian cricket’s most valuable long-term asset — can be overlooked due to combinations and form, immunity is a myth.
For Kohli and Rohit, the Vijay Hazare Trophy becomes less about selection mathematics and more about self-definition. It is a fight to rediscover inner fire in modest surroundings, against bowlers who have little to lose and selectors who are increasingly unromantic about legacy. Watching that gradual negotiation with time and relevance is, in itself, compelling.
09:52 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Can Ro-Ko fire in a changed landscape?
For Rohit Sharma, clarity has come early. The Mumbai batter has confirmed he will feature in the first two matches against Sikkim and Uttarakhand in Jaipur on December 24 and 26. Kohli’s plan is more fluid. Having trained extensively with former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar in Mumbai, he is yet to lock in the exact matches he will play for Delhi.
Delhi open their Elite Group D campaign against Andhra in Bengaluru at the BCCI Centre of Excellence after security concerns shut the door on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, before facing Gujarat.
Kohli’s arrival in Bengaluru on Tuesday night has already fuelled assumptions of an early appearance. While both players still have the authority to choose their games, what they no longer control is destiny.
A poor domestic outing may not directly affect selection for next month’s ODIs against New Zealand, but the awareness is unmistakable: the space around them is shrinking, and domestic runs elsewhere are stacking up fast.
Delhi open their Elite Group D campaign against Andhra in Bengaluru at the BCCI Centre of Excellence after security concerns shut the door on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, before facing Gujarat.
Kohli’s arrival in Bengaluru on Tuesday night has already fuelled assumptions of an early appearance. While both players still have the authority to choose their games, what they no longer control is destiny.
A poor domestic outing may not directly affect selection for next month’s ODIs against New Zealand, but the awareness is unmistakable: the space around them is shrinking, and domestic runs elsewhere are stacking up fast.
09:51 (IST) Dec 24
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: Star power returns to the domestic stage
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy matches.
The charismatic presence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has lent the Vijay Hazare One-Day Trophy an aura rarely associated with India’s domestic 50-over competition.
Beginning on Wednesday, the tournament suddenly feels heavier, louder and more consequential, with several of India’s biggest names descending into a grind that is usually defined by anonymity rather than applause.
Alongside Kohli and Rohit, the lineup features Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma, forming a velvety tapestry of elite talent.
Yet, despite that depth, the spotlight inevitably narrows to the Ro-Ko axis. Their return is not incidental; it is directly tied to the BCCI’s decision to mandate at least two Vijay Hazare matches for centrally contracted players.
More than compliance, though, this is symbolism. Kohli, playing the tournament after 15 years, and Rohit, still one of the game’s biggest draws, are reminders that reputation alone no longer guarantees insulation from Indian cricket’s shifting power equations.
The charismatic presence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has lent the Vijay Hazare One-Day Trophy an aura rarely associated with India’s domestic 50-over competition.
Beginning on Wednesday, the tournament suddenly feels heavier, louder and more consequential, with several of India’s biggest names descending into a grind that is usually defined by anonymity rather than applause.
Alongside Kohli and Rohit, the lineup features Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma, forming a velvety tapestry of elite talent.
Yet, despite that depth, the spotlight inevitably narrows to the Ro-Ko axis. Their return is not incidental; it is directly tied to the BCCI’s decision to mandate at least two Vijay Hazare matches for centrally contracted players.
More than compliance, though, this is symbolism. Kohli, playing the tournament after 15 years, and Rohit, still one of the game’s biggest draws, are reminders that reputation alone no longer guarantees insulation from Indian cricket’s shifting power equations.
Vijay Hazare Trophy Highlights: The opening day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy turned into a celebration of two modern greats as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli lit up the tournament with stunning centuries.
While the morning session saw several record-breaking knocks, the spotlight firmly shifted to Rohit and Kohli in the second half of the day.
Rohit made a sensational return to domestic one-day cricket, smashing a 62-ball century for Mumbai against Sikkim in his first Vijay Hazare Trophy appearance in seven years. Chasing 236 in Jaipur, he dominated the bowling with ease and went on to score 155, registering his 37th List A century.
Later in Bengaluru, Kohli marked his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years with a composed yet aggressive century against Andhra Pradesh.
His 83-ball hundred guided Delhi in a tough 299-run chase and marked his 58th List A century. Kohli also crossed the historic 16,000-run mark in List A cricket, joining an elite club of legends.hopefuls looking to break into an inconsistent Indian pace support group. Both Delhi and Mumbai won their matches as a result.
While the morning session saw several record-breaking knocks, the spotlight firmly shifted to Rohit and Kohli in the second half of the day.
Rohit made a sensational return to domestic one-day cricket, smashing a 62-ball century for Mumbai against Sikkim in his first Vijay Hazare Trophy appearance in seven years. Chasing 236 in Jaipur, he dominated the bowling with ease and went on to score 155, registering his 37th List A century.
Later in Bengaluru, Kohli marked his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years with a composed yet aggressive century against Andhra Pradesh.
His 83-ball hundred guided Delhi in a tough 299-run chase and marked his 58th List A century. Kohli also crossed the historic 16,000-run mark in List A cricket, joining an elite club of legends.hopefuls looking to break into an inconsistent Indian pace support group. Both Delhi and Mumbai won their matches as a result.
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