When will Virat Kohli play again for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy?

Virat Kohli made a resounding return to domestic cricket in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, representing Delhi after a significant hiatus from the format.

In just two appearances, the 37-year-old batting maestro amassed 208 runs at a blistering pace, reaffirming his status as one of the greatest List A players of all time. His performances not only propelled Delhi to consecutive victories but also saw him achieve a historic milestone, becoming the fastest player to reach 16,000 List A runs.

Kohli's comeback began on December 24 against Andhra at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Batting in a high-pressure chase of 299, he unleashed a masterful 131 off 101 balls, laced with elegant boundaries and calculated aggression. This knock guided

Delhi to a four-wicket win and etched his name in the record books, surpassing previous benchmarks for the 16,000-run mark in List A cricket.

Two days later, on December 26, Kohli continued his dominance against Gujarat in another Elite phase encounter at the same venue. He smashed 77 off just 61 balls, including a rapid 29-ball fifty that set the tone for Delhi's innings. Complementing his batting, Kohli contributed in the field with two crucial catches, helping Delhi secure a narrow seven-run victory in a thriller. Once again, he was adjudged Player of the Match, underlining his all-round impact.

When Will Virat Kohli Play Again for Delhi in VHT?

Despite his limited initial availability, Kohli could feature in one more Vijay Hazare Trophy match for Delhi before rejoining the national side. He is likely to play against Railways on January 6, 2026, just ahead of India's ODI series against New Zealand.

The India stalwart has left the Delhi team for now, but is expected to fly back to Bengaluru for the match. Kohli has been in excellent form in India colours as well, as he notched up two centuries against South Africa in the recently concluded series.

Overall, the India stalwart has scored 6 scores of 50+ runs across all competitions - four for India and two for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.