Vijay Hazare HIGHLIGHTS: The Vijay Hazare Trophy resumed on Friday with a full slate of Round 2 fixtures across the country, and once again, India’s biggest batting names dominated the narrative. Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma were back in action for Delhi and Mumbai respectively, keeping fan interest firmly locked on a domestic tournament that had already delivered record-breaking performances in its opening round. However, Rohit departed early in the first over of the Mumbai vs Uttarakhand fixture.
After a day’s gap, all four elite groups and the plate group return to the field with 19 matches played simultaneously. From Ahmedabad and Rajkot to Jaipur, Alur and Bengaluru, the competition was spread far and wide- even though the spotlight remained tightly fixed on just a handful of grounds.
Delhi vs Gujarat: Kohli aced Gujarat test; Delhi clinch a thriller
Virat Kohli’s long-awaited return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy continued earlier this week and in Round 2 he scored 77. Delhi faced Gujarat at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and Kohli’s side clinched a thriller by 7 runs.
Gujarat arrived with confidence after bowling out Services cheaply in their opening match but once Kohli got going, Gujarat were on the backfoot. Post his dismissal Gujarat did make a comeback, keeping them down to 254/9. In response they were 121/1 at one stage before being bowled out for 247.
Mumbai vs Uttarakhand: Rohit fails against Uttarakhand in Jaipur
In Jaipur, Rohit Sharma was playing for Mumbai against Uttarakhand. Mumbai began their campaign with a dominant win over Sikkim, underlining their status as one of the strongest sides in the competition.
Rohit’s presence continues to draw rare domestic crowds and Jaipur once again witnessed strong attendance even though he fell for a duck. Mumbai recovered and posted a formidable 331/7. Uttarakhand were never truly in the game, managing 280/9 in their quota of 50 overs.
Here is our coverage recap of the Mumbai vs Uttarakhand, Delhi vs Gujarat Vijay Hazare Trophy fixtures:
Vijay Hazare Trophy: So that's that! Both Kohli & Rohit's team emerge victorious again
Both Kohli & Rohit's team won once again. Personally, Kohli scored 77 while Rohit fell for a first-ball duck but that happens in sports. Both continue to be in great nick. That's it from our coverage of Vijay Hazare Trophy Round 2. Thank you so much for following our coverage. Keep reading Financial Express.
Delhi vs Gujarat LIVE SCORE: Delhi beat Gujarat by 7 runs
Delhi beat Gujarat by 7 runs.
Mumbai vs Uttarakhand LIVE SCORE: Mumbai beat Uttarakhand
Mumbai beat Uttarakhand by 51 runs.
Delhi vs Gujarat LIVE SCORE: Match going down to the wire
Delhi vs Gujarat fixture going down to the wire. Gujarat are 232/7 after 45.1 overs. They are chasing 255 to win.
Mumbai vs Uttarakhand LIVE SCORE: Match all but over for Uttarakhand
They are 263/8 in 47th over, chasing 332 against Mumbai.
Mumbai vs Uttarakhand LIVE SCORE: Uttarakhand 225/6 after 41 overs
In the other fixture which has garnered fan interest, Uttarakhand find themselves reeling at 225/6 after 41 overs. Suchith J and Abhay Negi are batting in the middle.
Delhi vs Gujarat LIVE SCORE: Gujarat 174/5 after 38 overs
Gujarat 174/5 after 38 overs. S D Chauhan, Vishal Jayswal the two batters out in the middle.
Delhi vs Gujarat LIVE SCORE: DRAMA! Gujarat lose another wicket
It's all happening in this fixture. Gujarat have now been reduced to 4 down for 125. They were 121/1. That's the nature of sports. Navdeep Saini takes the wicket of Abhishek Desai for 26. Kohli takes the catch.
Delhi vs Gujarat LIVE SCORE: Gujarat are 3 down
Gujarat have lost two wickets in quick succession now. Aarya Desai fell in the 25th over after scoring 57, Jaymeet Patel departed in the 27th over.
Mumbai vs Uttarakhand LIVE SCORE: Uttarakhand lose another wicket
Another wicket goes down for Uttarakhand. They find themselves in a spot of bother as Aarav Mahajan gets run out in the 27th over. They are 128/4.
Yuvraj Chaudhary brings up a half-century. Uttarakhand- 118/3 after 24 overs. They are chasing 332 to win.
Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE SCORE- Gujarat cruising in 255 chase
They are past 110 and we are into the 24th over.
Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE SCORE- Gujarat 67/1 after 12 overs
Gujarat 67/1 after 12 overs. Aarya Desai and Abhishek Desai batting in the middle. Urvil Patel the batter dismissed.
Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE SCORE- Uttarakhand 59/2 after 13 overs
Uttarakhand are 59/2 after 13 overs. Kamal and Kunal Chandela the two batters back in the pavilion with Shardul getting rid of Kamal and Onkar Tarmale taking the other wicket.
Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE SCORE- Uttarakhand lose an early wicket
And Uttarakhand have even lost an early wicket, much like Mumbai lost Rohit Sharma.
Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE SCORE- Gujarat, Uttarakand's run chase begins
Gujarat's run chase has gotten underway.
Virat Kohli breaks Micheal Bevan's long-standing record of highest List A average. His average is now 57.87. He went past Bevan who averaged 57.86 in his List A career.
Mumbai post 331/7, Delhi finish at 254/9. Innings break. Mumbai post a solid total despite Rohit's failure. Meanwhile, Delhi have managed a decent score but while Virat (77) was out there, it looked they were certain to score more.
Mumbai vs Uttarakhand Live Score: Mumbai go past the 300-run mark
Mumbai cross the 300-run mark. They have breached the milestone despite Rohit getting out for a duck in the first over.
Hardik Tamore taking Mumbai closer to 300. He is batting on 80 off 74 already.
Pant's knock was taking Delhi to a formidable total but he falls for 70 off 79. . They are 220/6 in 44.3 overs.
Delhi captain Rishabh Pant scores a half-century. Gets there with a six over long on off the bowling of Ravi Bishnoi.
Mumbai vs Uttarakhand LIVE SCORE: Mumbai are in a much better position
They are 214/5 after 35 overs. Musheer Khan and S N Khan fell after completing respective half-centuries. Captain Shardul Thakur and Hardik Tamore are out in the middle.
Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE SCORE UPDATES- Delhi are in a spot of bother
Delhi find themselves reeling at 166/5 in the 34th over. Virat scored 77 runs of these but the rest have made little contributions.
Delhi vs Gujarat LIVE SCORE Update: Virat Kohli falls for 77
The King departs! Kohli has to walk back for 77. But this has been an entertaining knock. He walks back for 77 off 66, an innings studded with 13 fours and 1 six. Vishal Jayaswal gets Kohli out stumped.
Delhi vs Gujarat LIVE SCORE Update: Delhi lose Nitish Rana
Delhi lose another wicket. It's Nitish Rana who walks back to the pavilion for 12 off 22. Delhi are 98/3 after 19.1 overs.
Delhi vs Gujarat LIVE SCORE: Kohli moves into 70s
Kohli looking good for another hundred at the moment.
Delhi vs Gujarat LIVE SCORE: Kohli batting on 67 at the moment
Virat Kohli batting on 67 off 49 already. His innings has witnessed 12 boundaries and a six. He has put on some show in Bengaluru already.
Delhi vs Gujarat LIVE SCORE: Delhi lose wicket number 2 but Kohli still in the middle
Delhi lose another wicket. It's Arpit Rana who falls, bringing Nitish Rana to the middle. Nitish joins Virat Kohli who is continuing his sublime run of form.
Mumbai vs Uttarakhand LIVE SCORE: How are Mumbai doing?
Mumbai- 55/2 after 11 overs. Musheer Khan and S N Khan the batters out in the middle for Mumbai.