Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rohit Sharma Smashes 62-Ball Hundred in Six-Hitting Frenzy

Rohit Sharma announced his return to India’s premier domestic 50-over tournament in emphatic fashion, smashing a breathtaking 62-ball century for Mumbai against Sikkim in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Jaipur on Wednesday.

Playing his first Vijay Hazare Trophy match in eight years, the former India captain put on a power-hitting masterclass at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, bringing up his hundred with eight sixes and nine fours. The knock marked the 37th List A century of Rohit’s career and powered Mumbai’s chase of a modest 237-run target.

The hundred was also Rohit’s fastest in List A cricket, surpassing his previous best—a 63-ball ODI century against Afghanistan at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium in 2023. Batting with complete authority, Rohit dismantled the Sikkim bowling attack, repeatedly stepping down the track and clearing the ropes with ease.

More than 12,000 spectators packed the stadium, creating an atmosphere more reminiscent of an international fixture than a domestic contest. Chants of “Rohit, Rohit” and “Mumbai Cha Raja” echoed through the stands, while fans even climbed nearby structures to catch a glimpse of the landmark moment as he closed in on three figures.

Rohit set the tone early, launching his very first boundary with a commanding pull shot over mid-wicket. From there, the innings turned into a six-hitting exhibition, with one massive sweep sailing out of the stadium—footage that quickly went viral on social media.

The innings further underlined Rohit’s red-hot form in one-day cricket. Since returning to international action in October after a four-month break, he has scored 348 runs in six matches, including a century and three half-centuries. Questions around his match fitness following his retirement from Test cricket earlier this year were firmly answered by this dominant display.

Meanwhile, in another Vijay Hazare Trophy fixture, Virat Kohli also marked his domestic return in style, striking a fluent half-century for Delhi as they chased down 298 against Andhra in Bengaluru.

With two of India’s biggest stars delivering standout performances on the same day, the Vijay Hazare Trophy witnessed one of its most memorable openings in recent years.