Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 24 (ANI): Indian batting legend Virat Kohli marked his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) on a triumphant note as not only the batting icon complete the 16,000 List-A runs, but also posted a memorable century as he prepares for the mission of lifting the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027.
Virat took to Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence, NCA ground with a point to prove, that at 37, the age is just a number and his relentless consistency, impeccable pacing and strike rotation and gap finding abilities are just as good as the Virat who captured the nation's hearts with his exploits ever since he was a teenager with the U19 World Cup title in his hand.
In his first VHT match since 15 years and first 50-over match for Delhi in 12 years, Virat scored a 101-ball 131, with 14 fours and three sixes, with a strike rate of over 129. The knock featured those same trademark drives, some sumptuous straight hits and that almost flawless ability to pierce the ball through gaps and run between the wickets.
Virat has now also completed 1,000 List A runs for Delhi. In 18 matches and 17 innings for Delhi, he has scored 1,041 runs at an average of 65.06, with five centuries and four fifties and best score of 131.