Virat Kohli delivered a match-defining 77-run innings for Delhi against Gujarat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at Bengaluru’s BCCI Centre of Excellence, anchoring the first innings and silencing doubters about his 50-over form. This fluent knock, featuring 13 fours and a six off 61 balls, propelled Delhi to a competitive total after early setbacks.
Virat Kohli breaks Michael Bevan’s long-standing List A cricket record
Kohli has etched his name into List A cricket immortality by overtaking Australia‘s Michael Bevan‘s long-held record for the highest batting average, reaching 57.87 after qualifying with over 5,000 runs. Bevan’s legendary 57.86 from 15,103 runs across 427 matches stood unbroken for decades, but Kohli’s recent Vijay Hazare exploits—averaging nearly 150 across his last six 50-over games—pushed him ahead.
The updated top averages in List A cricket (minimum 5,000 runs) now read:
| Rank | Batter | Country | Average |
| 1 | Virat Kohli | India | 57.87 |
| 2 | Michael Bevan | Australia | 57.86 |
| 3 | Sam Hain | England | 57.76 |
| 4 | Cheteshwar Pujara | India | 57.01 |
| 5 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | India | 56.68 |
Kohli’s partnerships, including 72 runs with Arpit Rana and 24 with Nitish Rana, showcased his mastery before Vishal Jayswal dismissed him in the 22nd over. Fans praised his domestic knock especially amid scrutiny over his ODI continuity, with Rishabh Pant‘s 70 adding firepower. This feat, following his prior 131 against Andhra, underscores Kohli’s efficiency beyond century tallies, rivalling Sachin Tendulkar‘s volume.
Rohit Sharma struggles in his second VHT 2025-26 outing
Contrastingly, Rohit Sharma endured a shocking golden duck in his second Vijay Hazare match for Mumbai against Uttarakhand at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The former captain, fresh off a blistering 155 versus Sikkim, fell to pacer Devendra Singh Bora’s short ball in the opening over, attempting a pull that looped to Jagmohan Nagarkoti at deep square leg.
Despite the early blow—after openers added just four—Mumbai rallied to 331/7, powered by Hardik Tamore‘s unbeaten 93, Sarfaraz Khan‘s 55, and Musheer Khan‘s 55. Rohit redeemed himself with a sharp slip catch off Shardul Thakur, dismissing Kamal Singh and igniting the crowd. Uttarakhand fell 51 runs short, highlighting Mumbai’s depth even without Rohit’s bat. This rollercoaster day for Indian stars reignites debates on their domestic sharpness ahead of international duties.
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