Rohit Sharma fires fastest List A century as Mumbai crush Sikkim in VHT opener
Rohit Sharma fires fastest List A century as Mumbai crush Sikkim in VHT opener
Rohit Sharma blasts 155 off 94 to power Mumbai to an eight-wicket win over Sikkim in Jaipur, opening the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a dazzling display.
Rohit Sharma produced a masterclass, blasting 155 off 94 balls to power Mumbai to a dominant eight-wicket victory over Sikkim at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Sikkim, after winning the toss, posted 236/7 in 50 overs as Ashish Thapa anchored the innings with 79, while K Sai Satwik and Kranthi Kumar contributed 34 each and Robin Limboo remained not out on 31. Mumbai’s bowlers kept the innings in check, with Shardul Thakur grabbing two wickets and Musheer Khan and Shams Mulani picking up one each.
Mumbai’s chase began steadily with Angkrish Raghuvanshi scoring 38 off a patient 58 balls. Rohit Sharma then seized control, racing to a hundred in 62 balls and finishing on 155 from 94, including 18 fours and nine sixes. His innings marked the fastest century of his List A career, making the target seem effortless as Mumbai crossed it in 30.3 overs. Sarfaraz Khan chipped in with a quick eight not out, sealing the win as Mumbai began their campaign on a confident note.
The performance underscored Mumbai’s balance with both bat and ball, setting a strong tone for the rest of their Vijay Hazare Trophy journey. As Rohit’s blitz dominated the day, the rest of the lineup looked equally prepared to back him up in the forthcoming fixtures.
