Packed Jaipur crowd chants for Rohit Sharma in Mumbai’s Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match [Watch]

Team India veteran Rohit Sharma was named in Mumbai’s squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26. The star batter is in action in Mumbai’s campaign opener against Sikkim at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday, December 24.

Fans turned up in large numbers for a domestic game to watch Rohit Sharma on the field. While two stands were initially opened for the crowd, other stands had to be opened as well, given the huge turnout.

The craze for the Mumbai boy was evident as fans went berserk. A packed crowd in Jaipur was seen cheering loudly and chanting for Rohit from the stands.

Watch the video of the same below –

Notably, Sikkim won the toss and opted to bowl first. Despite Mumbai not batting first, fans turned out in massive numbers to watch Rohit Sharma. With India scheduled to host New Zealand for three ODIs in January 2026, Rohit is expected to play only the initial matches of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

However, his presence comes as a massive boost for Mumbai. He will be keen to make the most of his time in the domestic 50-over competition. The veteran has been in solid form, scoring 146 runs from three matches with two half-centuries in the recent ODIs against South Africa.

It will serve as a preparatory ground for Rohit to carry his form and remain in touch, leading into the 2027 ODI World Cup.

What is Rohit Sharma’s record in the Vijay Hazare Trophy?

Rohit Sharma last featured in the Vijay Hazare Trophy during Mumbai’s clash in the semi-final against Haryana in the 2018 edition. The 38-year-old has played 18 matches in the tournament for Mumbai.

He has scored 581 runs in 17 innings at an average of 38.7 and a strike rate of 90.9. The right-hander has scored a century and three half-centuries. His highest score came against Tamil Nadu in the 2008 edition, where he smashed 100 runs off just 89 balls with eight boundaries and three sixes at a strike rate of 112.35.

Overall, he has played 350 List-A matches so far, amassing 13758 runs at an average of 46.95 with 36 hundreds and 74 half-centuries.