Virat Kohli smashes stunning century with Vijay Hazare’s return as Delhi records victory over Andhra Pradesh
Kohli made a spectacular return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, playing a masterful knock of 131 runs off 101 balls. His dominant innings, which included 14 boundaries and three sixes, set the stage for Delhi’s 299-run chase. Kohli’s presence at the crease was nothing short of a spectacle, with his sharp strokeplay and calculated aggression lighting up the venue in Bengaluru.
After losing his opening partner, Priyansh Arya (74), Kohli anchored the innings alongside Nitish Ranawho played a solid supporting role with 66 off 50 balls. Kohli’s century took the game to another level and showed his ability to switch gears effortlessly. The chase was well within Delhi’s reach as they charged towards the target at an impressive pace of 8.33 runs per over. Kohli’s performance was a perfect blend of patience and aggression, ensuring Delhi’s position at a commanding position in the ongoing tournament. His confidence on the field is an excellent sign for both his form and Delhi’s campaign in the 2025-2026 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
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Kohli reaches the milestone of 16,000 runs in List A cricket after Sachin Tendulkar
Making his first appearance in the tournament in 15 years, Kohli entered the match. He needed just one run to get the Milestone of 16,000 runs in List A cricket. He achieved the feat in the very first over of Delhi’s chase, becoming the second Indian after that Sachin Tendulkar and the ninth player overall to exceed this goal. Interestingly, Kohli reached 16,000 runs in just 330 innings, which is 61 innings faster than Tendulkar.
Chasing a competitive target of 299 at the BCCI Center of Excellence, Kohli anchored the innings with trademark precision. He started aggressively exploiting fielding restrictions before switching to deep hitting after the dismissal of opener Arya. Kohli reached his half-century in just 39 balls and accelerated to his hundred in 83 deliveries. His innings was supported by a 113-run partnership with Arya and a further steady century stand with Nitish Rana. This 58th ton brings him within just two centuries of Tendulkar’s record of 60 List A hundreds, with 53 of Kohli’s centuries having been scored in international matches.
Here’s how fans reacted:
28th over of the Vijay Hazare match between Del and Andhra. Virat Kohli is currently hitting 107 in 85 balls with just over 22 overs to go!
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) December 24, 2025
Another day. Another 100 for Kohli (107*)
3 hundreds in the last 5 recorded cricket matches with 2 50+ scores as well. Imperious form after a few ducks, after which obituaries were prepared.
— Archith (@InswinginMenace) December 24, 2025
Virat Kohli also completes his 💯 in the #VijayHazareTrophy. Joins other names like Suryavanshi, Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma in the list of 100 goalscorers today. Only Bihar had three, including the fastest hundred, Gani. #Cricket
— Sankar (@stocksportlove) December 24, 2025
Virat Kohli follows Rohit Sharma with a century #VijayHazareTrophy comeback after 15 years with his 58th List A century, only second to Sachin Tendulkar (60). Kohli has also completed 1000 runs for Delhi in the List A format with his 5th century for the team in 17 innings.
— Lalith Kalidas (@lal__kal) December 24, 2025
It’s such a shame that both Kohli and Rohit are batting now but we fans can’t see them live and then people talk about the importance of domestic cricket.
— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) December 24, 2025
Century number 103 for Virat Kohli overall 🐐
– 83 international centuries
– 8 IPL centuries
– 12 domestic centuries pic.twitter.com/ZDeqNCHDMy— Kevin (@imkevin149) December 24, 2025
Virat Kohli smashed the century in just 83 balls 👑
Chase master at work pic.twitter.com/k7YYStIb3E— RCBIANS OFFICIAL (@RcbianOfficial) December 24, 2025
58th century 😭♥️ 11 fours, 3 sixes and strike percentage above 130.
This version of Virat Kohli is even more dangerous than his 2016 version. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/vkYw8twjrw
— 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 👑 (@Goatlified) December 24, 2025
Virat Kohli can score every day, he is in such form. pic.twitter.com/FZkJ5xS3GE
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) December 24, 2025
Virat Kohli completes 16,000 runs in List A cricket ⚡#ViratKohli #VijayHazareTrophy @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/IM0KXAjBIn
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 24, 2025
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