Vijay Hazare Trophy Round 2: Live Updates and Early Highlights
The Vijay Hazare Trophy resumed its second round with a blend of veterans and young guns delivering high-octane innings across several group fixtures. On Monday, Delhi’s batting unit steadied the ship after a dramatic start, while Mumbai struck early through Shardul Thakur as Uttarakhand posted a steady start in their chase. Here are the key moments from the day’s action and how the teams positioned themselves in Group A and beyond.
Delhi’s Batting Ledger: Kohli and Pant Flourish
In a encounter that underscored Delhi’s depth, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant anchored the innings with fluent fifties, providing stabilizing partnerships after Rohit Sharma fell to a golden duck—an opening blow that could have unsettled the hosts. Kohli played with clinically composed strokeplay, while Pant offered the finishing touches, helping Delhi post a competitive score and setting a platform for the bowlers to defend.
Rohit Sharma’s Dismissal Sparks Early Drama
Rohit Sharma’s innings was cut short in the most abrupt fashion, dismissed for a golden duck after a sharp moment in the field by Shardul Thakur. Thakur’s early breakthrough sent shockwaves through Mumbai’s ranks and jolted Delhi’s opposition into an early reevaluation of chase and fielding strategy. The early sensation moment reminded audiences why this domestic season is packed with unpredictable turnarounds.
Shardul Thakur’s Early Strike for Mumbai
Shardul Thakur didn’t waste time establishing his impact, striking with power and discipline as he dismissed Kamal early in the innings. This set the tone for Mumbai’s bowling plan, leveraging Thakur’s seam movement and tactical accuracy to pressurize the opposition and potentially tilt momentum in Mumbai’s favor in the powerplay.
Lower-Order Resilience: Delhi’s Finishers Step Up
Beyond Kohli and Pant, Delhi’s middle order contributed with steady hands, guiding the innings through the middle overs and ensuring that a fast start by the opposition didn’t translate into an insurmountable total. The formation of multiple partnerships signaled a balanced approach, with batters rotating strike and finding boundaries at crucial junctures.
Group A Round-up: Results and Standings
In a day of consolidated efforts across Group A fixtures, Madhya Pradesh posted 280 all out against Tamil Nadu in a high-scoring affair that showcased both teams’ fighting spirits. Jharkhand piled up 301 all out to trump Rajasthan, reflecting a potent batting lineup and a disciplined bowling unit. Puducherry were all out for 150, facing Tripura who closed 12/1 at the time of reporting. The results added fresh layers to the group table, with several teams aspiring to secure a quarterfinal berth as the round progresses.
What to Watch Next
As Round 2 unfolds, attention will turn to whether Delhi can sustain their momentum with Kohli and Pant in good touch, and how Mumbai utilise Thakur’s early breakthrough to balance the bowling attack. Fans will also be keen on the performances of Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and the other sides in Group A, where every win tightens the race for knockout spots.
Bottom Line
The ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy Round 2 delivers a mix of explosive top-order hitting, strategic bowling, and memorable moments—like Rohit Sharma’s unlucky duck—reminding fans why domestic cricket continues to thrill with every ball bowled.
