With Virat Kohli returning for Delhi and Rohit Sharma turning out for Mumbai, attention is firmly on the opening fixtures of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26. Here are all the key details fans need to know about the two matches.
When will the Delhi vs Andhra Pradesh and Mumbai vs Sikkim matches take place?
Both matches will be played on Wednesday, December 24.
Where will the Delhi vs Andhra Pradesh and Mumbai vs Sikkim matches be played?
- Delhi vs Andhra Pradesh: Bengaluru
- Mumbai vs Sikkim: Jaipur
Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai side will also face Uttarakhand in their subsequent fixture, which will also be held in Jaipur.
What time will the matches start?
Both the Delhi vs Andhra Pradesh and Mumbai vs Sikkim matches are scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM IST.
Will the matches be telecast live on TV?
No. Despite JioStar being the official broadcaster of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26, these two matches will not be aired live on television.
Will the matches be available for live streaming?
No. The Delhi vs Andhra Pradesh and Mumbai vs Sikkim matches will not be streamed live on JioStar or any other digital platform, even though JioStar holds the tournament’s media rights.
Why is this significant?
Virat Kohli’s appearance for Delhi marks his return to India’s domestic List A cricket after nearly 15 years, while Rohit Sharma’s participation for Mumbai comes as both senior batters shift their focus entirely to the 50-over format following their exit from Tests and T20Is.
With no live telecast or streaming available, fans will have to follow the matches through live scores, updates and reports, as two of India’s biggest cricketing icons resume domestic duty in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
