Amazing work of Virat Kohli (Photo: PTI)
Delhi vs Andhra Pradesh: Virat Kohli made a comeback in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years and did wonders in his comeback match of the tournament itself. As soon as he scored the first run of his innings, he did wonders like Sachin Tendulkar. Now you must be wondering what did Virat do as soon as he came to the crease and took the first run? So the answer lies in his new milestone. With that one run, Virat Kohli has completed 16000 runs in List A cricket.
Virat Kohli completed 16000 runs in the list
Before entering the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Andhra Pradesh, Virat Kohli had 15999 runs in List A cricket. He scored these runs in 329 innings of 342 matches with 57 centuries and 54 half-centuries. Virat played his 330th innings in List A in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 against Andhra Pradesh and completed his 16000th run after taking the first run.
Virat Kohli did Sachin Tendulkar’s miracle
Virat Kohli is the second Indian cricketer to score 16000 runs in List A cricket. He has achieved this feat in the 343rd match. In this matter, Virat has touched the milestone achieved by Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin Tendulkar is the first Indian to score 16000 runs in List A cricket.
Return to Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years
Virat Kohli is playing in Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years. He last played in this tournament in the year 2010-11. By taking the first run in the comeback match of Vijay Hazare Trophy, Virat Kohli has achieved a feat like Sachin Tendulkar. But, his eyes are on making a big score. For Virat Kohli, the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy is also important for his preparations for the ODI series against New Zealand. The ODI series against New Zealand is going to be played in January 2027.