India’s batting icon Virat Kohli marked a sensational return to domestic cricket as Delhi defeated Andhra by four wickets in their opening match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
The match was played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, where Delhi successfully chased a challenging target of 299 runs.
Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest to 16,000 List A Runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Andhra’s Strong Batting Effort
After winning the toss, Delhi chose to bowl first. Andhra capitalised on the opportunity and posted a competitive 298/8 in their 50 overs.
Key highlights for Andhra:
- Ricky Bhui scored a brilliant 122 runs off 105 balls
- His innings included 11 fours and 7 sixes
- Useful contributions from Nitish Reddy (23), Maramreddy Hemanth Reddy (27) and Singupuram Prasad (28)
For Delhi, the bowling attack was led by:
- Simarjeet Singh – 5 wickets
- Prince Yadav – 3 wickets
Explosive Start by Delhi
Delhi began their chase aggressively, with young opener Priyansh Arya setting the tone.
- Priyansh Arya: 74 runs off 44 balls
- His attacking approach put immediate pressure on Andhra’s bowlers
After Arya’s dismissal, Virat Kohli took charge of the innings.
Kohli’s Masterclass and Historic Milestone
Virat Kohli played a magnificent knock of 131 runs off 101 balls, striking:
- 14 fours
- 3 sixes
Now retired from T20 Internationals and Test cricket, Kohli displayed exceptional composure and game awareness in the 50-over format.
Record-Breaking Achievement
With this innings, Kohli:
- Became the fastest player to reach 16,000 List A runs
- Achieved the milestone in 330 innings
- Surpassed Sachin Tendulkar, who took 391 innings
Match-Winning Partnership
Kohli received excellent support from Nitish Rana, who played a fearless knock:
- 77 runs off 55 balls
The Kohli–Rana partnership effectively sealed the match for Delhi. Despite a few late wickets, Delhi reached the target in just 37.4 overs.
- Not out at the end: Harsh Tyagi (4) and Navdeep Saini (5)
Exam-Oriented Key Facts
- Virat Kohli scored 131 runs against Andhra
- Match played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Kohli became the fastest to 16,000 List A runs
- He achieved the feat in 330 innings
- Previous record holder: Sachin Tendulkar (391 innings)
- Delhi won the match by 4 wickets
Question & Answer
Q1. In which tournament did Virat Kohli become the fastest to 16,000 List A runs?
(a) Ranji Trophy
(b) Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
(c) Vijay Hazare Trophy
(d) Duleep Trophy
Answer: Vijay Hazare Trophy
Q2. Virat Kohli surpassed which cricketer to become the fastest to 16,000 List A runs?
(a) Ricky Ponting
(b) Kumar Sangakkara
(c) MS Dhoni
(d) Sachin Tendulkar
Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Q3. In how many innings did Virat Kohli reach 16,000 List A runs?
(a) 300
(b) 320
(c) 330
(d) 350
Answer: 330
Q4. Who was the top scorer for Andhra in the match against Delhi?
(a) Nitish Reddy
(b) Singupuram Prasad
(c) Maramreddy Hemanth Reddy
(d) Ricky Bhui
Answer: Ricky Bhui
Q5. Which Delhi bowler took five wickets against Andhra?
(a) Navdeep Saini
(b) Prince Yadav
(c) Simarjeet Singh
(d) Harsh Tyagi
Answer: Simarjeet Singh
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