Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025: Kohli Clinches Back-To-Back MotM Awards; Rohit Mumbai Stays Unbeaten Despite ‘Hitman’ Duck

Delhi vs Gujarat: The Kohli Masterclass Continues

In front of a packed crowd at the Bengaluru CoE ground, Virat Kohli proved why he remains the undisputed king of the 50-over format.

• Six in a Row: Kohli notched his sixth consecutive 50+ score in List A cricket, anchoring Delhi’s innings with a sublime 77.
• The Partnership: He was well-supported by Rishabh Pant, who smashed a quick-fire 70. Together, they helped Delhi post a competitive total, though the middle order struggled to capitalize further.
• The Result: Gujarat threatened to spoil the party in the final 10 overs, but Delhi’s bowlers held their nerve to secure a narrow 7-run victory.
• The Honor: Kohli was named Player of the Match for the second game in a row, following his century against Andhra earlier this week.

Mumbai vs Uttarakhand: A Rare Failure for Rohit

While Delhi was celebrating, it was a “disheartening day at the office” for the Mumbai captain at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

• The Golden Duck: Just two days after his magnificent 155 against Sikkim, Rohit fell for a first-ball duck. An attempt at his signature pick-up pull shot went awry, resulting in an early exit.
• Mumbai Dominates: Despite the early loss of their star opener, Mumbai’s batting depth shone through as they posted a mammoth 331.
• The Defense: Mumbai’s bowlers wrestled control early, eventually defeating Uttarakhand by 51 runs to keep their 100% record intact in the tournament.

A Historic Opening Round Recapped

The 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy has already entered the history books. The opening two rounds featured:

• 22 Centurions across the country.
• World Record Total: Bihar’s staggering 574 in a single innings.
• Prodigy Power: 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi scoring the fastest List A century by an Indian (36 balls).

What’s Next for the “Greats”?

With their mandatory two-match domestic stint complete, both Rohit and Kohli are expected to take a short break before rejoining the national squad.