The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 ignites today at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, as Virat Kohli storms back for Delhi’s Elite Group D opener against Andhra Pradesh, his first 50-over domestic game in 15 years.
The chase master, with a blistering Vijay Hazare record of 13 matches, 819 runs at 68.25 average, 4 centuries, and 3 fifties (S/R 106.08, best 124), could etch history right now: one run from 16,000 List A tallies, joining Sachin Tendulkar as only the second Indian to reach it (15,999 in 342 matches, avg 57.34, 57 tons).
Virat Kohli Vijay Hazare Trophy Stats; Overall Record
Virat Kohli’s Vijay Hazare Trophy record shines through elite numbers from 2008-10, sparking massive fan excitement as the King of Cricket returns ahead of today’s Delhi vs Andhra clash.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 13 |
| Innings | 13 |
| Runs | 819 |
| Average | 68.25 |
| Strike Rate | 106.08 |
| Centuries | 4 |
| Fifties | 3 |
| 4s/6s | 91/17 |
As we have seen the table, In 2009, Virat Kohli Vijay Hazare Trophy runs was 534 in 7 matches following tournament highest score with 4 centuries. His presence powering Delhi deep. While his extended stats show 13 matches, 819 runs at 68.25 avg.
Virat Kohli Vijay Hazare Career Stats: Innings Wise Breakup
IPL winning captain has been phenomenal in his domestic career. Here are the match by match performance of Virat Kohli in Vijay Hazare Trophy till now:
| Date | Opponent | Runs | Balls | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2009 | Haryana | 124 | 82 | Dharamsala |
| Feb 28, 2009 | Railways | 114 | 93 | Agartala |
| Feb 17, 2009 | Punjab | 119* | 110 | Dharamsala |
| Feb 15, 2009 | J&K | 102 | 113 | Dharamsala |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Haryana | 94 | 99 | Rohtak |
Virat Kohli Vijay Hazare Trophy Match; 2009 Season
In 2009, King Kohli has played his one of the best season in Vijay Hazare. His breakout year topped charts:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 7 |
| Runs | 534 |
| Average | 107 |
| Centuries | 4 |
| Impact | Delhi semis push |
READ MORE: Is Virat Kohli Playing Today in Andhra vs Delhi? Where to Watch Vijay Hazare Trophy
Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tedulkar Vijay Hazare Trophy Record
Heading into the Andhra vs Delhi Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 opener today, Virat Kohli eyes his 16,000 List A runs milestone, one run away from joining Sachin Tendulkar as only the second Indian to achieve it, under Rishabh Pant’s captaincy while prepping for India’s ODIs against New Zealand.
| Record Holder | List A Runs | Matches | Avg | Centuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 16,152 | 396 | 45.20 | 49 |
| Virat Kohli (Today) | 16,000+ | 343+ | 57.34 | 58+ |
Though played behind closed doors at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, fans can stream live on JioHotstar or follow ball-by-ball scores on Cricbuzz.
Virat Kohli Stats for Delhi Cricket Team; Full Domestic Career
First-Class
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Avg | 100s | 50s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 259 | 11,485 | 55.95 | 39 | 37 | 254* |
List A (Delhi/India A)
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Avg | 100s | 50s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 62 | 3,326 | 64.25 | 10 | 17 | 199 |
T20 (Syed Mushtaq Ali etc.)
| Matches | Runs | Avg | SR | 50s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 848 | 31.40 | 142.7 | 6 | 89 |
