NEW DELHI: Vintage, classical and still a cut above the rest. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have ruled this format at the international level for well over a decade, and representing their home sides in the domestic one-day competition only underlined their enduring class.
Rohit Sharma produced a breathtaking 155 off 94 deliveries to guide Mumbai to a comfortable victory, while Kohli’s masterful 131 showcased his trademark composure in a chase, forming the backbone of Delhi’s win over Andhra.
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Update: Hundred for Virat Kohli!
Kohli wasted no time in punishing the miss, striking a straight boundary off the next ball to reach his century.
Virat Kohli made his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after a gap of 12 years, representing Delhi in their Elite Group match against Andhra in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Chasing a target of 299, Kohli walked in at number three in the very first over after opener Arpit Rana was dismissed on the third ball of the innings.
The former India captain looked in sublime touch, racing to a fluent half-century off just 39 deliveries. He then forged a vital 113-run stand with Priyansh Arya, who impressed with a 74 off 44 balls before being dismissed by K.S. Raju.
Kohli continued to anchor the chase alongside Nitish Rana, keeping Delhi firmly in control. He eventually brought up his century off 83 balls, marking a memorable return to India’s premier domestic one-day tournament.
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Rohit Sharma hitting sixes for fun
Rohit Sharma started the chase for Mumbai in sublime fashion, showcasing aggressive intent with crisp boundaries and towering sixes.
Unreal shot by Rohit Sharma , this is his third six of the day 🥵
Bro never disappoints his fans. pic.twitter.com/eqiNgoM60N
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: King Kohli on the field
Virat Kohli’s presence is such that people can’t stop watching him again and again, that aura is absolutely GOATed.🔥 pic.twitter.com/F06Q8Ta4ht
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Rohit greets the crowd in Jaipur
Rohit Sharma waved to his fans as he went to field near the boundary line.❤️ pic.twitter.com/9JU2TXl77M
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Rohit at slips
Rohit Sharma and Sarfaraz Khan in the slips. pic.twitter.com/MFU1C1wp7Q