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News India Live, Digital Desk: The year 2025 is at its last stage and a news has come from the cricket field which has brought back the old smile on the faces of Indian fans. We are talking about everyone’s favorite ‘run machine’ Virat Kohli Away from the hustle and bustle of international cricket, Virat is once again returning to his roots. Yes, the news is confirmed that Virat Kohli Vijay Hazare Trophy Will be seen playing for Delhi in the 2025-26 season.
Often we have seen Virat in the blue jersey of Team India, but this time it will be really special to see him playing for the home team of Delhi. But do you know what Kohli’s record is in domestic 50-over cricket? Believe me, the figures are so amazing that you just go “Wow!” Will say only.
Only 12 matches and lots of records
Virat has not played many matches in Vijay Hazare Trophy. his last season 2009-10 Was. That means about 15 years ago! At that time Virat was young and full of enthusiasm.
Let’s take a look at his performance so far, which has been truly amazing:
- Total matches: Virat has so far in this tournament only 12 matches Have played.
- Total Run: With his bat in these few matches 763 runs Have come out.
- Average: The most important thing to note here is his average. Virat’s average is approx. 69.39 Is of.[2] Maintaining an average close to 70 in domestic cricket is no child’s play.
- Centuries: In just 12 innings, Virat 4 brilliant centuries Roots are there, that is, on an average, he has scored a century in every third innings.
That historic season of 2008-09
If you remember the old days 2008–09 season This was a big turning point for Virat’s career. In that one season he 534 runs in 7 matches had made. His average that year 89.00 Think, what can a player who has done this feat at the age of 19-20, not do with his experience today in 2025?
In that season, he was also the ‘Top Scorer’ (Highest Run-getter) of the tournament. His highest score was 124 runs (not out) which he made against Haryana.
Now what next?
Delhi’s first match in this season starting from 24th December Andhra Pradesh However, the news is a bit sad that perhaps this match to be held in Bengaluru may be played without spectators, but for Virat’s fans, it is a big thing that their hero will once again be seen sweating in the 50-over format.
Since Virat is now away from T20 and Test and is focusing only on ODI, Vijay Hazare Trophy is the best platform for him to keep himself match-fit. It is also a dream come true for the young players that they will get a chance to share the dressing room with ‘King Kohli’.