Will Virat Kohli play anymore games in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26?

Virat Kohli has displayed a masterclass with the bat for Delhi team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 so far.

Fifteen years had gone by since Virat Kohli last wore the Delhi colours in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His comeback to the domestic scene this December looks more like a master returning home than an old pro looking for some practice. Cricket fans watched a total masterclass as the modern legend piled up runs.

The veteran showed a scoring hunger that completely ignored his veteran status during these first few games. On December 24, during the opener against Andhra, Kohli handled a 299-run chase with a dominant century. He hit 131 runs off only 101 balls to set the pace.

Kohli didn’t just hold one end up. Instead, he tore into the bowling attack with total control and got the four-wicket win for his team. On top of that, this innings pushed him past the huge 16,000 List A run mark. Only Sachin Tendulkar had ever reached that total among Indian players before now.

After making that big statement, Kohli kept up his hot streak in today’s game against Gujarat. The 37-year-old flew to a quick 77 off just 41 balls. He played with clear aggression and took smart risks to push Delhi to a solid score of 254. The run-machine’s work made the difference as Gujarat fell seven runs short.

That win gave Delhi their second straight victory. After only two games, Kohli has already scored 208 runs at a massive strike rate. He is showing selectors and supporters that he still wants runs as much as ever. Kohli’s arrival has really lifted the Delhi team, where Rishabh Pant is currently the captain. He has brought a fresh bit of energy to the whole domestic one-day tournament.

Virat Kohli likely to play one more game in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 – Reports

Speculation regarding whether Kohli will keep playing in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 has picked up since these two match-winning knocks. Based on what journalist Abhishek Tripathi has shared, the Delhi star might play in one more fixture before he turns his full attention back to international duties. Tripathi says Kohli could play against Railways on January 6th. This would give local fans one last chance to see him play on the domestic stage.

However, this possible appearance depends on a few things. The choice relies mainly on the travel and training dates for the Indian team’s upcoming camp. This camp gets the squad ready for the ODI series against New Zealand. If the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sets the camp dates at the same time as the January 6th match, Kohli will naturally choose the national team.

On the other hand, if the camp starts a bit later, he has a clear path to play against Railways. This bit of doubt adds some real drama to the tournament. Delhi fans are now waiting for official word on whether their hero can play this big match.

Virat Kohli to play key role for India in New Zealand ODIs

If we look past the current buzz of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Kohli’s plan for the future is very clear. He is looking at the busy international schedule with a lot of focus. The three-match ODI series with the Kiwis starts on January 11, 2026.

This series is a key part of India’s build-up for the big world trophies. Kohli’s time with Delhi is basically a perfect way to get ready. It lets him have the form and check his fitness in real match conditions.

His short stay with Delhi has already done what it needed to do. Kohli has found his touch and got people excited about state cricket again, even if he misses the Railways game. The selectors will surely see his 208 runs as a great sign for the matches coming up.

Once 2026 starts, everyone will look back at the India cap. Kohli will try to turn this domestic form into big runs against New Zealand, and show his real hunger even when he is playing just one format.

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