Sarfaraz Khan Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record in Vijay Hazare Trophy
On December 31, 2025, cricket fans witnessed an exciting moment in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Sarfaraz Khan, a talented Mumbai batter, smashed a super fast hundred for his team. He completed his century in just 56 balls while playing against Goa. This new record broke Rohit Sharma’s record that was set only a week before.
Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai captain, had set the previous record just seven days earlier. On December 24, 2025, Rohit scored his fastest century in 62 balls against Sikkim. His knock was 155 runs off 94 balls with 18 fours and 9 sixes. It was a great return to domestic cricket after seven long years away from the Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, Sarfaraz Khan’s record-breaking century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy has now become the fastest for Mumbai in this important tournament.
The Sarfaraz Khan Batting Display Against Goa
Sarfaraz Khan’s 157-run knock was not just fast but also very powerful. He hit the Goa bowlers all around the ground without any fear or worry. In his 75-ball stay at the crease, he hammered 9 fours and 14 sixes. The strike rate of Sarfaraz Khan in this innings was a massive 209.33. This means he was scoring more than two runs per ball bowled to him. Out of his 157 runs, 120 came through boundaries alone.
The way Sarfaraz Khan was hitting the ball made it clear that he could have scored even more runs if he had stayed longer in the match. His hitting was clean and timed well. Every shot looked planned and well-executed. The Goa bowlers had no answer to his aggressive batting in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Arjun Tendulkar, who played for Goa, faced some of the heaviest hitting from Sarfaraz Khan’s bat.
Fastest Centuries for Mumbai in Vijay Hazare Trophy
The records in the Vijay Hazare Trophy show how quick both batters scored their hundreds. Here is the comparison:
| Player | Balls | Opposition | Date |
| Sarfaraz Khan | 56 | Goa | December 31, 2025 |
| Rohit Sharma | 62 | Sikkim | December 24, 2025 |
This table shows that Sarfaraz Khan’s century came 6 balls faster than Rohit Sharma’s record. In cricket, every ball matters, and these 6 balls make a big difference. Both records were set in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which is the main domestic 50-over tournament in India.
Mumbai’s Strong Batting Performance in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Sarfaraz Khan’s century helped Mumbai put up a huge total against Goa. Mumbai scored 444 runs for 8 wickets in 50 overs. This was Mumbai’s second-highest List-A total ever in domestic cricket. The Khan brothers played a key role in this big score.
Musheer Khan, Sarfaraz’s younger brother, also played well. He scored 60 runs off 66 balls. Hardik Tamore, the Mumbai wicket-keeper, added 53 runs off just 28 balls. These contributions from other batters helped Mumbai cross the 400-run mark in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The partnership between Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer Khan added 93 runs from 60 balls for the third wicket. Later, Sarfaraz and Hardik Tamore put on 59 runs from just 24 balls.
Sarfaraz Khan’s Form in White-Ball Cricket
Sarfaraz Khan had been out of the Indian cricket team for a long time. His last game for India was on November 1, 2024. He had faced tough times and was not picked for many matches. However, his recent form shows that he is back and ready to play at the highest level.
In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which is the 20-over format, Sarfaraz Khan scored 329 runs in seven matches. His average in that tournament was 65.80, which is very high. His strike rate in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was a massive 203.09. This means he was scoring more than two runs for every ball he faced. He hit one unbeaten hundred against Assam in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He also scored 52, 64, and 73 in other matches.
Now in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Sarfaraz Khan has 220 runs at an average of 110 and a strike rate above 170. These numbers show that Sarfaraz Khan is in red-hot form. His scoring rate in the 50-over format is very high. The way he is playing makes it look like he cannot be stopped in white-ball cricket. This kind of form is rare in domestic cricket.
Sarfaraz Khan’s Journey and Return to Form
Sarfaraz Khan’s story is not an easy one. He is 28 years old now. He had great success in the Indian Premier League when he was young. At just 17 years old, he became the youngest player ever to play in the IPL. Royal Challengers Bengaluru picked him in 2015. His exciting shots and high score rate made him popular among cricket fans. However, his white-ball career did not go as planned after that.
Recently, Sarfaraz Khan worked hard on his fitness. He lost about 5 kilograms and changed his diet completely. This hard work paid off. He made a big comeback in domestic cricket with his excellent form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His hitting in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was so good that Chennai Super Kings bought him for 75 lakh rupees in the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
The Record-Breaking Moment in Vijay Hazare Trophy
The moment when Sarfaraz Khan reached his 56-ball century was special. It came on December 31, 2025, which was the last day of the year. In the 42nd over of Mumbai’s innings, Sarfaraz hit a six on the first ball. This was his 72nd ball in the innings. This hitting took him past 150 runs as well. The speed at which he scored these runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy was amazing.
The record-breaking hundred by Sarfaraz Khan in the Vijay Hazare Trophy has now become the quickest for any Mumbai batter in this tournament’s history. It shows the aggressive batting approach that Sarfaraz Khan is taking. This is very different from his earlier style of play. The Vijay Hazare Trophy has always seen great batting, but Sarfaraz Khan’s knock was extra special.
Sarfaraz Khan’s Achievement in Cricket
Breaking Rohit Sharma’s record is a big thing for any batter. Rohit Sharma is one of India’s greatest batters. His record was set just one week before Sarfaraz Khan broke it. To beat such a record so quickly shows how good Sarfaraz Khan’s form is right now. The Vijay Hazare Trophy records will now have Sarfaraz Khan’s name at the top for fastest century.
Before Rohit Sharma set his 62-ball record, his previous fastest century in List-A cricket was 63 balls against Afghanistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup. So Rohit had already beaten his own record when Sarfaraz Khan came along. Sarfaraz Khan has now improved on both of these records in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Sarfaraz Khan and His Comeback to IPL
Sarfaraz Khan’s form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy has earned him a spot back in the IPL. Chennai Super Kings picked him for 75 lakh rupees in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. This was his first IPL contract in many years. His last IPL game was in 2023 with Delhi Capitals. In 50 IPL matches overall, he has scored 585 runs at a strike rate of 130.58.
Suresh Raina, the former Chennai Super Kings player, believed that Sarfaraz Khan was a good buy for CSK. Raina said that if Sarfaraz Khan played even four to six matches and won two games, the money spent would be fully worth it. The CSK team and Chennai Super Kings fans are happy to have him back in IPL cricket.
Comparison: Sarfaraz Khan and Rohit Sharma
Both Sarfaraz Khan and Rohit Sharma have broken records in the Vijay Hazare Trophy recently. Rohit Sharma, at 38 years old, showed that age is just a number. His 155-run knock against Sikkim in the Vijay Hazare Trophy was powerful and dominating. He hit the ball over the boundary regularly. His experience helped him control the game while attacking the bowling.
Sarfaraz Khan, at 28 years old, is younger and in his peak years. His energy and aggression are different from Rohit’s mature batting. Where Rohit played with a mix of attack and defense, Sarfaraz played with non-stop attack. Both batters scored over 150 runs, but in different ways. The Vijay Hazare Trophy records now have both their names among the fastest centuries.
Setting Records in Domestic Cricket
Domestic cricket tournaments like the Vijay Hazare Trophy are important in India. These tournaments give young players a chance to play at a high level. Records set in the Vijay Hazare Trophy become part of Indian cricket history. Sarfaraz Khan’s 56-ball century will now be part of the Vijay Hazare Trophy records forever.
Record-breaking performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy often catch the attention of team selectors. When a player breaks a record set by someone like Rohit Sharma, it shows that the player is playing at a very high level. For Sarfaraz Khan, breaking Rohit Sharma’s record in the Vijay Hazare Trophy is a big achievement. It puts his name in the same discussion as Rohit Sharma in terms of cricket records.
