Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan slam centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy:Mumbai set huge total of 444 runs against Goa; Bengal chased down 64 runs in 9.4 overs

The ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy has caught fresh momentum after the explosive returns of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with big centuries adding star value to the domestic season. The run-fest continued as Ruturaj Gaikwad starred for Maharashtra, hammering a brilliant 124 against Uttarakhand to underline his rich form and keep the contest buzzing with quality batting performances. Mumbai delivered the most dominant show of the round, piling up a massive 444 for 8 in 50 overs against Goa. Sarfaraz Khan was the standout with a superb 157, while his younger brother Musheer Khan chipped in with a composed 60 off 66 balls, helping Mumbai post one of the biggest totals of the tournament so far. Elsewhere, Bengal cruised to a small chase of 64 runs, losing just one wicket in under 10 overs as Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep tore through Jammu Kashmir’s batting. Delhi edged past Saurashtra by three wickets despite Virat Kohli’s absence, while Karnataka enjoyed a strong outing with centuries from Mayank Agarwal (132) and Devdutt Padikkal (113), and a fluent 62 from Karun Nair against Puducherry. Ruturaj Gaikwad slams 124 runs against Gujarat In the second round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Maharashtra captain Ruturaj Gaikwad made a confident start after his successful ODI series against South Africa at home, scoring a brisk 24 against Uttarakhand. Riding on solid contributions across the order, Maharashtra posted a competitive total of 331 for 7 in 50 overs. For Uttarakhand, Devendra Bora was the standout with the ball. The pacer, who earlier grabbed headlines by dismissing Virat Kohli, continued his fine run by picking up a three-wicket haul, helping his side restrict Maharashtra from going even bigger. Sarfaraz Khan’s 157-run knock guides Mumbai to 444 runs Mumbai put on a batting masterclass against Goa, piling up a massive 444 for 8 in 50 overs. Sarfaraz Khan led the charge with a stunning 157-run knock, while his brother Musheer Khan provided solid support with 60 off 66 balls. The late surge came from Shardul Thakur, who smashed a quick 27 off just 8 balls, and Tushar Tamore, who chipped in with a well-made half-century. For Goa, Darshan Misal was the most successful bowler with a three-wicket haul, while V Koushik and Lalit Yadav picked up two wickets each. In the chase, Arjun Tendulkar, who opened the innings for Goa, was unable to make an impact and finished the match without taking a wicket. Vijay Hazare Trophy other matches roundup In the other Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, Bengal made light work of a modest 64-run target, reaching it with the loss of just one wicket in less than 10 overs after Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep dismantled Jammu Kashmir’s batting line-up. The trio’s fiery spells left JK with no answer, setting up an easy win for Bengal. Elsewhere, Delhi managed a close three-wicket victory over Saurashtra despite missing Virat Kohli. Karnataka also had an impressive outing as Mayank Agarwal and Devdutt Padikkal struck centuries, while Karun Nair added a smooth 62-run knock to power their team past Puducherry.