Sanjaya said O ruler of men, Shikhandin, with the king of the Matsyas viz., Virata, speedily rushed against Bhishma, that mighty bowman difficult of being defeated in battle. Dhananjaya in that battle rushed against Drona, Kripa, Vikarna, and many kings, all mighty-bowmen, brave,, and endued with great prowess.
संजय उवाच शिखण्डी सह मत्स्येन विराटेन विशाम्पते। भीष्ममाशु महेष्वासमाससाद सुदुर्जयम्॥ द्रोणं कृपं विकर्णं च महेष्वासं महाबलम्। राज्ञश्चान्यान् रणे शूरान् बहूना द् धनंजयः॥