Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Shine Amid Mixed Results at Vijay Hazare Trophy
Mixed Performances on Day Two
Fans of India's ODI legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during the second day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. While Rohit faced disappointment with a golden duck against Uttarakhand, Virat redeemed the day with a swift 77 runs against Gujarat on Friday.
Strong Comebacks
Both players had made impressive returns to the tournament just days earlier. Rohit scored a remarkable 155 not out off 94 balls, featuring 18 boundaries and nine sixes against Sikkim for Mumbai. Meanwhile, Virat led Delhi's successful chase against Andhra Pradesh with a commanding 131 runs off 101 balls, including 14 fours and three sixes.
Recent ODI Resurgence
In the match against Uttarakhand, Rohit fell victim to Devendra Singh Bora in the very first over. Conversely, Virat's performance was stellar, as he scored 77 runs off just 61 balls, hitting 13 fours and one six, achieving a strike rate exceeding 126. As of now, Virat has accumulated 208 runs across two VHT matches, while Rohit has tallied 155 runs. Following a rough start to his ODI return in Australia, where he faced two consecutive ducks, Virat has been in phenomenal form since his unbeaten 74 in Sydney.
Outstanding Individual Achievements
During the series against South Africa, Virat was named 'Player of the Series' after amassing 302 runs in three innings, averaging 151.00 with a strike rate of 117.05, including two centuries and a fifty. Since those initial ducks, he has scored 584 runs in his subsequent six innings, averaging 146.00, with three centuries and three fifties. Rohit, after a slow start in the Australia series with just eight runs at Perth, has also shown remarkable consistency, scoring 495 runs in his next seven innings at an average of 99.00, including two centuries and three fifties.
Top ODI Run-Scorers for India
The duo, affectionately known as 'Ro-Ko', emerged as the leading run-scorers for India in ODIs this year. Virat has scored 651 runs in 13 innings at an impressive average of 65.10, featuring three centuries and four fifties, with a highest score of 135 and a strike rate above 96. Rohit closely follows with 650 runs in 14 innings, averaging 50.00 and boasting a strike rate over 100, including two centuries and four fifties, with a top score of 121.