Rohit Sharma: The “Hitman” Show in Jaipur

Representing Mumbai, Rohit Sharma proved why he is one of the most feared openers in the world.

• The Score: A massive 155 runs off just 94 balls.
• The Record: He reached his century in only 62 balls, making it the fastest century of his entire List A career.
• Fireworks: His innings was packed with 18 fours and 9 sixes.
• The Result: Mumbai easily chased down Sikkim’s target of 237, winning by 8 wickets with nearly 20 overs to spare.

Virat Kohli: The “Chase Master” in Bengaluru

Playing for Delhi for the first time in 15 years, Virat Kohli delivered a classic performance against Andhra.

• The Score: A commanding 131 runs off 101 balls.
• The Milestone: During this innings, Kohli crossed 16,000 runs in List A cricket.
  • He is only the second Indian to do this after Sachin Tendulkar.
  • He reached the milestone in just 330 innings—faster than anyone else in history.
• The Result: Chasing a tough target of 299, Delhi won by 4 wickets, thanks to Kohli’s steady hand and some big hitting from Nitish Rana (77).

Why This Matters

This wasn’t just another game for these two stars. Their return to domestic cricket is part of a bigger plan for Indian cricket:

• Match Practice: Both players are warming up for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand in January 2026.
• BCCI Directive: Their participation follows a push to have senior stars play in India’s local tournaments to inspire younger players and stay in top form.
• Record-Breaking Day: This was a historic day for the tournament overall. While the veterans dominated, a 14-year-old named Vaibhav Suryavanshi also stole headlines by smashing 190 runs in another match, showing that the future of Indian cricket is very bright.