Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Shine in Vijay Hazare Trophy with Record-Breaking Performances

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma made a spectacular return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, each scoring centuries that set new records. Kohli's masterclass led Delhi to victory against Andhra Pradesh, while Rohit dominated in Mumbai's match against Sikkim. Both players are gearing up for the ODI World Cup, showcasing their exceptional skills and maintaining their fitness through domestic cricket. Kohli also reached a significant milestone in List-A cricket, becoming the second Indian to surpass 16,000 runs. Their performances highlight their readiness for future challenges in international cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 24, 2025, 17:47 IST

Kohli and Sharma's Stellar Comeback

In a remarkable return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's ODI specialists, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, delivered outstanding performances, each scoring centuries that set new records on Wednesday. Their much-anticipated comeback to one-day domestic cricket showcased their dominance in the format, reinforcing their commitment to the 'Mission 2027 ODI World Cup'.

Kohli's Heroics Propel Delhi to Victory

Playing against Andhra Pradesh at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, Kohli's exceptional batting skills guided Delhi to chase down a target of 299 runs. After winning the toss, Delhi opted to field first, allowing Andhra Pradesh to post 298/8 in their 50 overs, thanks to Ricky Bhui's impressive century (122 runs off 105 balls). Captain Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed 23 runs off 21 balls. For Delhi, bowlers Simarjeet Singh (5 wickets for 54 runs) and Prince Yadav (3 wickets for 50 runs) were instrumental.

Despite an early loss of Arpit Rana, a solid partnership of 113 runs between Priyansh Arya (74 runs off 44 balls) and Kohli set the stage for victory. Kohli's partnership with Nitish Rana (77 runs off 55 balls) culminated in Kohli's dismissal after scoring 131 runs off 101 balls, featuring 14 fours and 3 sixes. Delhi ultimately secured the win in 37.4 overs, finishing four wickets ahead.

Kohli Achieves List-A Milestone

Kohli also made history by becoming the second Indian, after Sachin Tendulkar, to surpass 16,000 runs in List-A cricket, joining an elite group of only nine players. His 58th List-A century puts him just three centuries shy of Tendulkar's record of 60. Remarkably, Kohli reached this milestone in just 330 innings, significantly faster than Tendulkar's 391 innings.

Rohit Sharma's Dominance in Mumbai's Match

In a match against Sikkim in Jaipur, Rohit Sharma showcased his batting prowess, scoring an unbeaten 155 runs off 94 balls, including 18 fours and 9 sixes. Sikkim, batting first, managed to score 236/7 in their 50 overs, with Ashish Thapa being the top scorer at 79 runs.

Rohit's explosive century came in just 62 balls, leading Mumbai to victory with nearly 20 overs to spare and eight wickets in hand.

Rohit Matches Warner's Record

With this performance, Rohit equaled Australian cricketer David Warner's record for the most 150-plus scores in List-A cricket, both now holding nine such scores.

Preparing for Future Challenges

Both players are participating in domestic matches to maintain their sharpness and fitness levels following a successful series against South Africa and a strong year in ODIs.

'Ro-Ko' Lead the Run Charts

In the ongoing series, Kohli emerged as the top run-scorer with 302 runs at an impressive average of 151.00 and a strike rate exceeding 117, including two centuries and one fifty. Rohit also performed well, accumulating 148 runs in three innings at an average of 48.66 and a strike rate over 110, with two fifties.

Throughout the year, Kohli and Rohit have been the leading run-scorers for India in ODIs, with Kohli amassing 651 runs in 13 innings at an average of 65.10, featuring three centuries and four fifties. Rohit closely followed with 650 runs in 14 innings, averaging 50.00, including two centuries and four fifties.