Virat Kohli returned to domestic cricket in style with a commanding century. You saw him score 131 runs from 101 balls as Delhi chased down 299 against Andhra Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, finishing the match with control and authority.
Historic List A milestone
With his very first run, Virat Kohli crossed 16,000 List A runs. You are now looking at a rare club. Only Sachin Tendulkar had achieved this feat among Indians before him.
Elite global company
Worldwide, Kohli is now the ninth player to pass the 16,000 run mark in List A cricket. You see him alongside legends like Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara, and Sir Vivian Richards.
Return after long gap
This match carried added meaning. Kohli had not played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy since the 2010-11 season. Back then, you remember him leading Delhi as captain, still early in his career.
Lived up to expectations
Fans waited eagerly for this comeback. Kohli delivered without fuss. You could see why he remains one of the most trusted names in 50 over cricket, blending patience with timely aggression.
Dominance in international cricket
Kohli’s ODI numbers remain exceptional. He has scored 14,557 runs in 308 matches at an average of 58.46. You know no player has reached 14,000 ODI runs faster.
Chasing another record
He has 53 ODI centuries and continues to close in on Tendulkar’s List A record of 60 hundreds. For you, this keeps the long running debate alive about the greatest in the format.
Domestic roots remain strong
Since his List A debut for Delhi in 2006, Kohli has delivered consistently at the domestic level. This Vijay Hazare Trophy innings once again confirms his standing as one of the all time greats.
