Sikkim cricket team and Mumbai cricket teams played a thrilling contest in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. After opting to bat first, Sikkim made a good start with Ashish Thapa’s gritty 73.
But Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten 114 led Mumbai to a comfortable 8-wicket win. The uncapped cricketer’s innings was a display of fluency and power.
| Standings detail | Sikkim | Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Tournament | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Vijay Hazare Trophy |
| Head-to-head matches in 2025–26 | 1 | 1 |
| Result against each other | Lost by 8 wickets | Won by 8 wickets |
| Sikkim/Mumbai score | 236/7 (50 overs) | 237/2 (30.3 overs) |
| Date | Opponent | Sikkim score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec 2025 | Mumbai | 236/7 (50 ov) | Lost by 8 wickets |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Maharashtra | 150 (40.2 ov) | Lost by 8 wickets |
| 29 Dec 2025 | Goa | 247/7 (50 ov) | Lost by 62 runs |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Chhattisgarh | 126 | Lost by 229 runs |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Punjab | 75 | Lost by 10 wickets |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Himachal Pradesh | 160/6 (38 ov) | Lost by 9 wickets |
| Date | Opponent | Mumbai score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2026 | Karnataka | 120 & 377 | Lost by 4 wickets |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Delhi | 317 | Match drawn |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Hyderabad | 560 & 12/1 | Won by 9 wickets |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Karnataka | 254/8 (50 ov) | Lost by 55 runs (VJD method) |
| 8 Jan 2026 | Punjab | 215 (26.2 ov) | Lost by 1 run |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Himachal Pradesh | 299/9 (33 ov) | Won by 7 runs |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Maharashtra | 238 (42 ov) | Lost by 128 runs |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Goa | 444/8 (50 ov) | Won by 87 runs |
| 29 Dec 2025 | Chhattisgarh | 144/1 (24 ov) | Won by 9 wickets |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Uttarakhand | 331/7 (50 ov) | Won by 51 runs |
Batting
In cricket, batting is the action of scoring runs with the bat. The batters will aim to score as many runs as possible, regardless of whether they are out or not.
They will take more risks and attempt bigger hits to increase their scoring rate. The side batting first will often attempt to build up a big total before declaring the innings, as this puts them in a good position to win the game.
The first two batters in the batting order, known as the openers, will bat first and are responsible for getting the innings off to a fast start. This is important because early wickets can have a major impact on the rest of the innings. The opening batters also get the first experience of the pitch and conditions, which can help them adjust accordingly.
Sikkim cricket team posted a competitive total of 236/7 in 50 overs, but their bowlers kept Mumbai at bay. Musheer Khan took three key wickets, while Shardul Thakur and Tushar Despande slowed down the run-rate. However, Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten 114 led Mumbai to an easy victory.
His innings was a masterclass in one-day batting, based on timing and placement with the addition of true power. He smashed 14 fours and four sixes in his brilliant innings. The match was a thrilling contest that showcased the contrasting batting styles of the two teams.
Bowling
The Mumbai bowlers never allowed Sikkim to settle into their batting and kept the run-rate below par. Musheer Khan was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai as he snared two wickets in his first spell and then Yashasvi Jaiswal took a key scalp late in the innings.
Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten 114 was the highlight of the match and it was one of his best innings in this format. He paced his innings beautifully and played some brilliant shots with the bat.
He dominated the boundary count with 14 fours and four sixes. He was supported well by Ashish Thapa who scored a gritty 73. Mumbai chased down the target with ease to win the Vijay Hazare Trophy match by eight wickets. It was a statement win for Mumbai.
Chasing
Mumbai batsmen mastered the chase, taking it in their stride with relative ease to register a massive victory over Sikkim in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Rohit Sharma led the way with a composed unbeaten 114 in just 30.3 overs. He smashed 14 fours and 4 sixes.
A good chasing team works towards the target throughout the innings, never leaving too much work for the end. But the average unaccomplished chase drifts away from the right track, with sluggish scoring and wickets loss feeding into each other to deflate the batting effort cumulatively.
Mumbai’s bowlers kept the chase in check, with Musheer Khan grabbing three crucial wickets to keep Sikkim at bay. But once Rohit Sharma took over, it was all one-way traffic.
His typically correct one-day innings based behind timing and placement with the addition of true power made the task at hand seem immaterial. The 118-ball innings was both elegant and aggressive and left no doubt about who would win the match.
Final score
The Sikkim vs Mumbai cricket team scorecard was full of impressive performances as both sides put on a thrilling show in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. Sikkim batted first and posted a competitive total of 236/7 thanks to Ashish Thapa’s gritty 73 and contributions from Kranthi Kumar and Palzor Tamang.
But it was Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten 114 that stole the show as Mumbai comfortably chased down the target in 30.3 overs. His innings was a classic example of one-day batting, combining timing and placement with the addition of true power. He smashed 14 fours and 4 sixes in his brilliant unbeaten century.
The Sikkim Cricket Team Vs Mumbai Cricket Team Standings reflected Mumbai’s strong performance in the tournament, as the win put Mumbai on top of the points table with two wins from their opening three games. It also strengthened their claim on a top-four spot in the league stage of the tournament.
Also Read : Sikkim Cricket Team Vs Mumbai Cricket Team Match Scorecard