Jaipur, 26 Dec 2025: In a stunning turn of events at the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26, experienced Mumbai opener Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a first-ball duck (golden duck) against Uttarakhand on Friday, leaving fans and pundits surprised in what was otherwise a high-profile domestic fixture at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
After lighting up the tournament earlier in the week with a record-breaking century, 155 runs against Sikkim, the former India captain’s second match began on a dramatic note. Uttarakhand captain opted to bowl first, and in a sensational opening over, 25-year-old medium pacer Devendra Singh Bora struck with his very first delivery, clean bowling Rohit for zero.
Rohit, 38, was dismissed attempting a pick-up pull shot, a stroke he often plays with confidence. However, the shot didn’t connect as intended, and Uttarakhand’s fielders completed the catch to send the veteran back to the pavilion without scoring, a rare blank for a batter of his calibre.
The moment drew a stunned silence from the packed stadium, which had turned out in large numbers hoping to see another masterclass from one of India’s most prolific batsmen. Some disappointed fans even began to leave the stands shortly after Rohit’s dismissal, underscoring the emotional investment supporters place in the star’s performances.
Bora’s early breakthrough was a huge confidence boost for Uttarakhand’s bowling unit, which executed disciplined lines and lengths in the opening exchanges. His dismissal of Rohit quickly became the defining highlight of the morning session and brought national attention to the relatively new face in domestic List A cricket.
In contrast to Rohit’s misfortune, the day’s Vijay Hazare Trophy action showcased other standout performances across matches. Delhi’s Virat Kohli continued his impressive form, scoring a crucial 77 runs for his side against Gujarat, a performance that drew praise from fans and analysts alike.
Despite the early setback, Mumbai’s batting lineup regrouped, with contributions from the middle order helping stabilize the innings after the shock opening wicket. Detailed match proceedings continued as the tournament progressed through its group stages.
Rohit’s golden duck marked one of the rarer low points in his otherwise stellar domestic outing this season, especially following his earlier spectacular century that had electrified Jaipur crowds and reaffirmed his enduring class in 50-over cricket.