Jaipur, 25 Dec 2025: Indian cricket icon Rohit Sharma marked his return to domestic cricket in spectacular fashion, smashing a brilliant 100-plus knock to steer Mumbai to a convincing victory over Sikkim in their Vijay Hazare Trophy encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Thursday.
Rohit, captaining the side and playing his first domestic 50-over match in years, took the Jaipur crowd by storm with an explosive innings that featured elegant strokeplay and aggressive intent. After stitching together a steady start for his team, the veteran batsman accelerated brilliantly, finishing with a 62-ball century that thrilled spectators and put Mumbai in command early in the tournament.
The crowd turnout was extraordinary, with a record attendance reported at the venue, as Jaipur’s cricket enthusiasts turned out in large numbers to watch Rohit back in action on Indian soil. Fans filled the stands and created an electric atmosphere, reflecting the excitement around domestic cricket’s resurgence and the star power of the former Indian captain.
Rohit’s innings was built on a blend of classy drives, powerful pulls, and crisp timing, ensuring Mumbai posted a commanding total. Earlier in his knock, he also reached a half-century, setting the foundation for his match-defining hundred.
Once Mumbai’s bowlers took charge, Sikkim’s chase faltered under pressure. The disciplined bowling attack restricted the visitors at crucial moments, sealing a comfortable win for the home side and underlining Mumbai’s title ambitions in this season’s Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Post-match, Rohit Sharma expressed his delight at returning to domestic cricket with such a performance, thanking the Jaipur crowd for their overwhelming support. “It was a special day. To score a hundred here and see the kind of crowd turnout has been fantastic. It’s great for domestic cricket,” he said.
The victory gives Mumbai an early boost in the tournament standings, while Rohit’s stellar performance has highlighted his enduring class and intent ahead of future fixtures. The Vijay Hazare Trophy continues with more matches scheduled across venues in the coming days.