The Vijay Hazare Trophy’s opening day witnessed record-breaking centuries, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stealing the show later on. Rohit smashed a century off 62 balls for Mumbai against Sikkim, while Kohli followed suit with an 83-ball ton against Andhra Pradesh. Rohit’s century marked his return to the tournament after seven years, showcasing his dominance with a sensational performance.
Chasing Sikkim’s 236 runs, Rohit’s aggressive batting style made the target appear easily achievable. This century was his 37th in List A cricket, adding to his impressive tally of 33 international centuries. Following Rohit’s remarkable 155, Kohli, after 15 years, notched up a century during a 299-run chase against Andhra at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Kohli’s century, his 58th in List A cricket, displayed his usual finesse and marked his third century in four innings since the recent South Africa series. By reaching 16,000 List A runs, Kohli joined an elite group of players, becoming only the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to achieve this milestone. Kohli, at 37, now stands among the ninth players globally to surpass this significant mark, alongside cricketing legends like Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Kumar Sangakkara.
