Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Shine in Vijay Hazare Trophy Despite Mixed Results
Mixed Performances in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Fans of India's ODI stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli experienced a rollercoaster of emotions on the second day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Rohit faced disappointment as he was dismissed for a golden duck against Uttarakhand, while Kohli made a strong comeback, scoring a rapid 77 runs against Gujarat on Friday. Just two days prior, both players had showcased their skills in the tournament. Rohit, playing for Mumbai, scored an impressive 155* runs off 94 balls against Sikkim, hitting 18 fours and nine sixes. Meanwhile, Kohli led Delhi to victory over Andhra Pradesh with a stellar 131 runs from 101 balls, including 14 fours and three sixes.
Rohit's Struggles and Kohli's Form
In the match against Uttarakhand, Rohit struggled to find his rhythm and was dismissed in the very first over by Devendra Singh Bora. Conversely, after Gujarat opted to bat first, Delhi lost Priyansh Arya early, but Kohli quickly took charge, scoring 77 runs off just 61 balls with a strike rate exceeding 126, including 13 fours and one six. As of this writing, Kohli has amassed 208 runs in two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, while Rohit has scored 155 runs across the same number of games.
Kohli's Resurgence After Early Setbacks
Following a disappointing return to ODIs in Australia where he was dismissed for zero twice, Kohli has been in unstoppable form since scoring an unbeaten 74* in Sydney. In the subsequent series against South Africa, he averaged 151.00 with a strike rate of 117.05, accumulating 302 runs in three innings, which earned him the 'Player of the Series' title, featuring two centuries and a half-century. After those two ducks, Kohli rebounded impressively, scoring 584 runs in his next six innings at an average of 146.00, including three centuries and three half-centuries.
Rohit's Consistency and Record-Setting Partnership
On the other hand, Rohit, who had a slow start in the Australia series with just eight runs, has shown remarkable consistency, scoring 495 runs in his next seven innings at an average of 99.00, which includes two centuries and three half-centuries. This year, the duo of 'Ro-Ko' has been the highest-scoring pair for India in ODIs. Kohli has scored 651 runs in 13 matches at an average of 65.10, with three centuries and four half-centuries, his highest score being 135 and a strike rate of over 96. Rohit, on the other hand, has accumulated 650 runs in 14 innings at an average of 50.00 and a strike rate exceeding 100, with his best score being 121*.