Rohit Sharma’s Bat Roars in Vijay Hazare Trophy, Mumbai Dominate Sikkim

Former India captain Rohit Sharma wasted no time in making his presence felt in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26, delivering a commanding performance for Mumbai in their opening match against Sikkim. On the very first day of the tournament, the veteran batter showcased his trademark class, tearing apart the Sikkim bowling attack with an emphatic century.

Opening the innings for Mumbai, Rohit looked in sublime touch from the outset. He brought up his half-century in just 27 balls, reaching the milestone with a towering six. Carrying forward his rich vein of form from the recent ODI series against South Africa, the ‘Hitman’ showed no signs of slowing down.

61-Ball Century, Vintage Rohit on Display

Rohit accelerated effortlessly after his fifty and went on to complete his century in just 61 balls, underlining his dominance in the List-A format. At the time of reporting, he remained unbeaten on 109 off 67 balls, having struck 10 fours and 8 sixes. This knock marked his 37th List-A century, further strengthening his legacy as one of India’s finest white-ball batters.

Although Rohit has retired from Tests and T20 Internationals, his hunger for runs in ODI cricket remains undiminished. He is set to return to international action next month when India face New Zealand in a three-match ODI series, and this innings could not have come at a better time.

Sikkim Post 236 After Winning Toss

Earlier in the match, Sikkim won the toss and elected to bat first, managing 236 runs for 7 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Ashish Thapa was the standout performer for Sikkim, scoring a fighting 79 runs. For Mumbai, skipper Shardul Thakur led from the front with the ball, picking up two wickets, while Tushar Deshpande, Tanush Kotian, Shams Mulani, and Musheer Khan chipped in with one wicket each.

Confidence High After Australia Series

Rohit’s stellar domestic performance follows his outstanding showing against Australia in October, where he was named Player of the Series in a three-match ODI contest. He scored over 200 runs, including a century and a fifty, reaffirming his status as a big-match player.

With his bat blazing once again, Rohit Sharma’s authoritative start to the Vijay Hazare Trophy sends a clear message—class is permanent, and the Hitman is far from done.