Rohit falls for duck as Kohli hits 77
India’s ODI icons had a dramatic swing on December 26 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy as Rohit Sharma lasted one ball for Mumbai against Uttarakhand in Jaipur, while Virat Kohli counterpunched with 77 off 61 for Delhi against Gujarat in Bengaluru.
Mumbai’s chase began with a shock when Rohit was nicked off for a golden duck, prompting a stunned reaction online. “Rohit Sharma falls for a golden duck against Uttarakhand in Jaipur!” wrote Indian Express reporter Lalith Kalidas.
Kohli, though, kept Delhi ticking, peppering the boundary to steady the innings after an early wicket. Teammate Rishabh Pant also chipped in, and Australia quick Scott Boland summed up the challenge of bowling to him: “He’s someone who’s very unpredictable…”
The second round again underlined the tournament’s pull: one day, two superstars — and zero guarantees.