Mumbai just notched a big win in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26. They beat Uttarakhand by 51 runs. The match was held at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, India. It happened on December 26, 2025. This was the 18th match of the tournament for Group C.
The win came even after a pretty shocking start. Star batsman Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck. That means he got out on the very first ball he faced. Pretty wild, huh?
Early Shocker for Mumbai, Then a Strong Comeback
Mumbai’s innings began with a bit of a scare, actually. Everyone was watching for Rohit Sharma. But he got out quickly, a golden duck. Devendra Bora bowled it and Jagmohan Nagarkoti took a good catch at deep fine leg. It silenced the crowd for a bit.
But the team didn’t just give up. Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer Khan stepped up. They really stabilized things. They put on a strong 107-run partnership for the third wicket. Sarfaraz was playing aggressively, hitting boundaries square of the wicket. Musheer, on the other hand, was all about timing and placing the ball. He hit it well, especially straight down the ground. Both these guys reached their half-centuries, too. That’s good stuff, right?
Tamore and Mulani Power Mumbai to Big Total
After Sarfaraz and Musheer went back to the pavilion, Hardik Tamore kept the momentum going. He’s the wicketkeeper, you know. He batted with a lot of maturity. He kept rotating the strike and wasn’t afraid to attack the spinners. He used his footwork well. Tamore ended up with an unbeaten 93 runs off just 82 balls. That’s a crucial knock.
And then there was Shams Mulani. He added a brisk 48 runs. These efforts pushed Mumbai to a really strong total. They finished with 331 for seven wickets. It was definitely a challenging target for Uttarakhand to chase down. Scores were pretty much live all day, you could even find non-official commentary streams on YouTube.
Uttarakhand’s Chase Falls Short Despite Chaudhary’s Effort
Uttarakhand’s chase was built around their key batsman, Yuvraj Chaudhary. He played a fantastic innings. Chaudhary scored 96 runs, which kept his team in the game for quite some time. At one point, after 25 overs, Uttarakhand was 114 for 3, and Chaudhary was on 57 not out. He was hitting boundaries, and even a six.
But they couldn’t quite keep up the pace. Mumbai’s bowlers kept taking wickets at regular intervals. This really stopped Uttarakhand from building any sustained pressure. Musheer Khan, who batted so well earlier, also grabbed two wickets. What an all-round performance from him. Devendra Bora, who got Rohit, ended up with three wickets for Uttarakhand. But in the end, Mumbai’s disciplined bowling attack sealed the deal. Uttarakhand fell short by 51 runs. That makes it a clear win for Mumbai in this 50-over match. You can often catch these highlights on platforms like JioHotstar or Fancode.
Other Action in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
It was a busy day in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Other matches saw some pretty exciting finishes too. For instance, in Group D, Delhi managed to edge past Gujarat in a real thriller. Virat Kohli was playing in what was apparently his last VHT match, which is pretty significant. He scored a quick fifty, showing he’s still got it. Rishabh Pant also contributed to Delhi’s total of 254 for nine.
Gujarat started well in their chase. But then they had a sudden collapse, losing four wickets for just 23 runs. Delhi’s bowlers, including Prince Yadav and Ishant Sharma, held their nerve. Kohli even took the final catch to seal that win for Delhi. Shows you how tight these one-day games can get, huh?
Overall, Friday’s matches really highlighted the competitive nature of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Teams need resilience and experience to win. Mumbai showed a lot of that, bouncing back from an early shock to secure a comfortable victory.
Sagnik Banerjee 
Ishaan Singh