Virat Kohli delivered a decisive round of 77 points for Delhi against Gujarat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru, anchoring the first innings and silencing doubters about his 50-over form. The fluent knock, comprising 13 fours and a six off 61 balls, propelled Delhi to a competitive total after the initial setbacks.
Virat Kohli breaks Michael Bevan’s long-standing List A cricket record
Kohli etched his name in the immortality of List A cricket by surpassing AustraliaIt is Michael BevanThe long-standing record for highest batting average, reaching 57.87 after qualifying with over 5,000 runs. Bevan’s legendary 57.86 from 15,103 runs in 427 matches remained unbroken for decades, but Kohli’s recent exploits in Vijay Hazare – averaging almost 150 in his last six 50-over matches – have pushed him forward.
Updated best averages in List A cricket (minimum 5000 runs) now read:
| Rank | Beat | 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 | Giikwad Travel | India | 56.68 |
Kohli’s partnerships, including 72 runs with Arpit Rana and 24 with Nitish Ranashowed his mastery before Vishal Jaiswal sent him back to the 22nd. Fans praised his domestic knock, especially amid scrutiny of his ODI continuity, with Rishabh pants’70 adds firepower. This feat, after his previous 131 against Andhra, underlines Kohli’s efficiency beyond the century, rivaling Sachin Tendulkarthe volume.
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Rohit Sharma struggles in second VHT outing 2025-26
On the other hand, Rohit Sharma endured a shocking golden duck in his second match Vijay Hazare for Mumbai against Uttarakhand at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The former captain, fresh from a dazzling 155 against Sikkimfell on leader Devendra Singh Bora’s short ball on the opener, attempting a shot that looped toward Jagmohan Nagarkoti per square foot deep.
Despite the initial blow – after the openers added just four – Mumbai rallied to 331/7, powered by Hardik Tamoreis undefeated 93, Sarfaraz Khanhe is 55 years old, and Musheer Khan‘s 55. Rohit redeemed himself with a sharp strike Shardul Thakurrejecting Kamal Singh and ignite the crowd. Uttarakhand lost by 51 runs, highlighting Mumbai’s depth even without Rohit’s bat. This checkered day for Indian stars revives debates on their national acuity before their international obligations.
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