In a historic comeback on the domestic circuit, Virat Kohli His name went deeper into the record books on Wednesday, December 24 Vijay Hazare 2025-26 game between Delhi And Andhra Pradesh,
Virat Kohli equals Sachin Tendulkar’s remarkable feat in his comeback in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
Representing Delhi against Andhra Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the 37-year-old batsman became only the second Indian in history to cross the mammoth mark of 16,000 runs in List A cricket. Playing his first List A game since 2013 and his first appearance in the tournament in 15 years, Kohli achieved the feat in the chase of 299 at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. This milestone further cements his status as a stalwart of the 50-over format, following in the footsteps of the great. Sachin Tendulkar,
As soon as he stepped back into the Delhi dressing room under Kohli’s captaincy Rishabh PantTheir presence has aroused immense domestic interest. While the match was played behind closed doors, Kohli’s impact was felt on social media as fans tracked every run of his historic comeback.
- Milestone Moment: Kohli needed just one run to reach the 16,000 mark.5 He achieved it in the very first over of Delhi’s chase after the fall of the opener’s wicket. Arpit Rana,
- Partnership: Kohli is batting with young talent this domestic stint Priyansh AryaShowing a mix of experienced skill and fresh aggression.
- A familiar enemy: Ahead of this game, Kohli acknowledged the challenge posed by Andhra’s bowlers, especially considering the competitive spirit of the home ground.
- “Second to One” Club: he joins Sachin Tendulkar As the only other Indian to cross this hurdle, Tendulkar sits at the top of the mountain with 21,999 runs.
Kohli’s statistical dominance and List A elite
Virat Kohli’s entry into the 16,000-run club makes him the 9th player overall to achieve this feat in the history of the game. His career average is the highest among the top ten run-scorers, a testament to his unparalleled consistency over nearly two decades.
| Post | player | scored runs | matches played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graham Gooch | 22,211 | 613 |
| 2 | Graeme Hick | 22,059 | 651 |
| 3 | Sachin Tendulkar | 21,999 | 551 |
The 2025 season was not a great one for Kohli. Ahead of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, he was named Player of the Series in India’s 2–1 ODI win over South Africa, where he scored two centuries and a half-century in just three innings. Already having 53 ODI centuries to his name, he currently leads the world in international 50-over centuries and is using this domestic window to prepare for the upcoming home series. new zealand Starting from January 11, 2026.
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