Rohit Sharma made a powerful return to domestic cricket with a rapid century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Sikkim on Wednesday. The knock reminded fans of his enduring class and hunger for big scores.
Record Breaking Comeback After Seven Years
Rohit was playing the tournament after a gap of seven years, but he looked completely at ease. He brought up his hundred in just 62 balls, which is now his fastest List A century.
Fastest List A Century Record
This knock surpassed his earlier best of a 63 ball hundred against Afghanistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup. The innings underlined his ability to dominate bowling attacks at any level.
Dominant Chase in Jaipur
Chasing 236 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rohit smashed 155 off 94 balls. His innings included 18 fours and 9 sixes.
Fans Witness a Special Knock
More than 10,000 fans filled the stadium and enjoyed every stroke. Rohit combined timing, placement, and power to put on a memorable show.
Rare Century for Mumbai
This was only his second List A century for Mumbai, coming 17 years after his debut in the tournament. The long gap makes the achievement even more special.
Impressive Career Numbers
Rohit now has 37 List A hundreds in total. Out of these, 33 centuries have come while representing India during his 19 year career.
World Cup 2027 in Focus
The innings comes at an important time with the next ODI World Cup scheduled in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. His form will be closely watched as preparations begin.
Strong Recent Performances
Rohit has also been among the runs recently, scoring an unbeaten 121 in Sydney and two fifties against South Africa at home. These performances confirm his consistency.
Comfortable Win for Mumbai
Mumbai chased down the target with ease, led by Rohit’s brilliance. Fans left the ground delighted after witnessing his emphatic return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
