Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Rishabh Pant hits fifty with a six, steadies Delhi after Virat Kohli departs for 77

Virat Kohli continued his sensational form in the 50-over format with a sixth consecutive List A score above 50, showcasing aggressive boundary-hitting to help Delhi dominate the powerplay. It was a contrasting day for Rohit Sharma, whose aggressive approach ended abruptly with a golden duck for Mumbai.

Just two days ago, the opening round of the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy saw bowlers struggle across the country, as batters smashed 22 centuries, three of the four fastest centuries in Indian List A history, a double century, and a team total of 574 in a single innings.

In that high-scoring environment, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remained the standout stories. Both Indian greats were among the centurions, continuing their near-flawless form. Rohit scored 155 in Mumbai’s comfortable chase against Sikkim in Jaipur, while Kohli, returning to the tournament after 15 years, battled to 131 in a challenging run chase for Delhi against Andhra at Bengaluru’s CoE ground.

With small grounds, flat pitches, manageable targets, and a clear gulf in quality, the two batters made the most of favorable conditions. Both are playing just two matches in this edition as preparation for India’s upcoming series against New Zealand, with Delhi set to face Gujarat and Mumbai taking on Uttarakhand.

The question now is whether Kohli and Rohit will maintain this dominance, or whether bowlers will regroup and find ways to push back in the tournament. The stage is set for another exciting chapter in India’s premier domestic 50-over competition.