In a historic day for Indian domestic cricket, the legendary duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma marked their return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) on December 24, 2025, with explosive centuries for their respective state sides.
The performances came as part of a BCCI mandate for senior players to participate in domestic tournaments, and both legends used the platform to make a massive statement of intent ahead of the upcoming ODI season.
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Detailed Performance Analysis
1. Rohit Sharma (Mumbai vs. Sikkim)
Playing at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rohit Sharma unleashed a "Hitman" masterclass, reminding fans why he remains one of the most dangerous white-ball openers in history.
The Knock: Rohit smashed a breathtaking 155 runs off just 94 balls.
Fastest Century: He reached his hundred in just 62 deliveries, making it the fastest List A century of his career (surpassing his 63-ball ton against Afghanistan in 2023).
Boundary Count: His innings was studded with 18 fours and 9 sixes.
Key Milestone: This was his 37th List A century and his 9th score of 150+ in the format (joining David Warner for the joint-most 150s in List A history).
Context: Chasing a target of 237, Rohit opened the batting and led Mumbai to an emphatic 8-wicket win with nearly 20 overs to spare.
2. Virat Kohli (Delhi vs. Andhra)
While Rohit provided the fireworks in Jaipur, Virat Kohli showcased his trademark "Chase Master" precision at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
The Knock: Kohli anchored Delhi’s chase with a superb 131 runs off 101 balls.
The Milestone: During this innings, Kohli became the fastest player in history to reach 16,000 List A runs, achieving the feat in just 330 innings (surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 391 innings).
Consistency: This was his 58th List A century, moving him just two shy of Tendulkar’s world record of 60.
Boundary Count: His knock featured 14 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 129.70.
Context: Chasing 299, Kohli came in at No. 3 after an early wicket and shared a 160-run stand with Nitish Rana, helping Delhi win by 4 wickets.
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Key Takeaways
Longevity at 37: Both players proved that age is just a number. Kohli’s return after a 15-year hiatus from VHT and Rohit’s return after 7 years were perfectly executed.
BCCI Mandate: The success of these veterans in domestic cricket justifies the board's push for senior stars to play at the ground level, boosting the tournament's profile and young players' morale.
ODI World Cup Intent: With both players now focusing exclusively on the 50-over format, these innings serve as a warning to international opponents ahead of the 2027 World Cup cycle.
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