Delhi cricket team vs Gujarat cricket team, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025:Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025: India's star batter Virat Kohli maintained his sublime form in ODI as he scored another brilliant knock in the ongoing domestic tournament. He had a flying start, having smashed a brilliant ton against Andhra.
He then scored another gritty inning as he played the role of a lone warrior against Gujarat.
Virat Kohli lights up VHT with a counterattacking fifty
Post winning the toss and choosing to bowl first, Gujarat had a flying start as Chintan Gaja took the wicket of Priyansh Arya. But this didn't affect Kohli much, who looked in good touch.
Known for his brilliant ability to anchor an innings, Kohli batted aggressively and helped Delhi bounce back. While Arpit Rana faced 30 balls from the other end, Kohli went all guns blazing against Gujarat and stitched a partnership of 72 runs with Rana.
Arpit Rana and Nitish Rana were dismissed by Gujarat's Vishal Jayswal. But Virat Kohli continued attacking from one end and brought up his brilliant 50. He had hit thirteen fours and one six in his innings of 77 runs off 61 balls.
Virat Kohli keeps 2027 WC hopes alive
Virat Kohli was seen struggling in the first two ODIs against Australia, which led to rumours about his retirement. He had proved his worth time and again when critics slammed his form and preparation for the 2027 World Cup.
He then performed in Sydney and proved his naysayers wrong in the ODI series against South Africa. Kohli found his peak form again as he scored two tons in two matches. Looking at his current form, it doesn't make sense to question his position for India's 2027 World Cup squad for now.