Is Virat Kohli Set for Another Vijay Hazare Game for Delhi?

Virat Kohli has been dominant in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. But he made appearances for Delhi in just the first two games, and is not playing the current game against Saurashtra. Now, questions remain whether Kohli will be playing another game for the team or not.

Virat Kohli seems to have locked his prime yet again in the only format he plays. After being India's top run scorer in the ODI format in 2025, he has been making new records too. In order to make himself ready for the World Cup 2027, he also played Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi.

It was a comeback for Virat Kohli to Delhi's team in this tournament after almost two decades. But it didn't feel like he was away from the format, as Kohli did dominate for the team in the two games he had played. Now, fans might be able to see him again in a Vijay Hazare Trophy game, before the series against New Zealand.

1. Kohli Likely for Another VHT Clash

Two games have been played this season in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and the third match currently goes on for each team. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were in the limelight for this tournament. The Indian stalwarts were all set to make their comeback to the tournament after a long time. Also, it should be noted that they have stood at the top of the ICC ODI Rankings right now.

Virat Kohli has given his best for Delhi in the two games he played. Scoring a century and a half-century, he was able to be the highest run scorer for Delhi in the first two games. And winning those games, he was also able to receive the POTM award. While fans expected him to be a part of the third game, he was not playing in the same.

This raised questions whether Kohli will be playing any other game in the tournament or not. But these questions have now been answered. It has been reported that Kohli will be featuring in another game for Delhi, which will take place before the series against New Zealand. And it will be the match between Delhi and Railways on 6th January.

2. Kohli Prepares for NZ Series

All of such preparations being done by Virat Kohli shows that he is now ready for the series against New Zealand. However, it should also be noted that the BCCI is yet to announce its team for the ODI series. The team for the T20I series has been announced, as fans await to see Rohit and Virat back in the game as the new year begins.

It will be a three match ODI series, and India will be playing at its home. This will be for the first time when both teams face each other after the Champions Trophy 2025. They last clashed in the Champions Trophy final, when India came out on top, winning the title. The ODI series will start on 11 January and come to an end on 18 January.

Virat Kohli vs New Zealand:

• Innings: 33
• Not Out: 3
• Runs: 1657
• Average: 55.23
• Strike Rate: 95.50
• 100s: 6
• 50s: 9

Fans can also say that Kohli loves to play against New Zealand. Specially when it comes to the big games, he has been known to give his best to the team against the Kiwis. His last ton against them came in the World Cup semi-final match, where he also brought up his 50th ODI century.

3. Home Dominance in SA Series

Watching the ODI series between India and South Africa, it seems that fans got nostalgia. Kohli was able to dominate against the South African bowlers with ease. And taking a look at his performances, several fans got reminded of the way he used to play when he was in his prime in 2016.

He started off the ODI series with a century. Even after registering two ducks in the Australia tour, he was able to make a comeback with a ton in this game against South Africa. Kohli was able to score 135 runs in this game, as it helped India to win the match. Moreover, Kohli started the series with a POTM award.

Virat Kohli in SA Series:

• First ODI: 135 (120)
• Second ODI: 102 (93)
• Third ODI: 65* (45)

Further, he went on to continue his dominant form. After a long time, he scored consecutive centuries, by smashing a ton in the second match. However, this came in a losing cause. In the third ODI, he played a finishing role, scoring a half-century for the Indian team. Fans were delighted to see Kohli win the POTS award for his magnificent performances.