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Kohli Piles Up 208 on Vijay Hazare Return, Eyes Jan. 6 Delhi Outing Before New Zealand ODIs

The Vijay Hazare appearances are serving as his match practice with the ODI squad still unannounced.

Overview

  • He opened with 131 off 101 against Andhra on December 24, guiding Delhi to a four‑wicket chase of 299.
  • He followed with 77 off 61 against Gujarat, added two catches, and earned Player of the Match in a seven‑run win.
  • The performances took him to 16,000 List A runs, a mark he reached faster than any player on record.
  • Reports indicate he is expected to feature again for Delhi on January 6 against Railways before joining India for the New Zealand ODI series starting January 11 in Vadodara, with selectors yet to name the squad.
  • He returns to domestic duty after a prolific ODI series against South Africa, where he led all scorers with 302 runs including two centuries.