Virat Kohli absolutely shone, scoring a quickfire 77 runs. This was apparently his final VHT appearance before that New Zealand series. Delhi won by a narrow seven-run margin in the end.
The match was pretty intense, honestly. Delhi batted first after Gujarat chose to bowl. They put up a competitive total. But Kohli’s innings was definitely the highlight. It was a proper show from the veteran. Many fans watched it live on various streaming platforms, according to sources.
Kohli’s Explosive Farewell Knock
Virat Kohli came to the crease early. Opener Priyansh Arya got out pretty quick. But Kohli just looked comfortable from the start. He was in sublime touch. His fifty came off just 29 balls. That’s super fast for a List A game. He was driving, pulling, flicking. Just classic Kohli stuff. He even hit a six off Chintan Gaja, a pacer from Gujarat.
He scored 77 runs in total, off 61 deliveries. Yeah, that’s what the Times of India reported. He looked set for another century, but Vishal Jayswal got him. Jayswal, a left-arm spinner, fired one through. Urvil Patel completed the stumping. Delhi was 108 for four when Kohli walked back. He’d scored pretty much all the runs up to that point, which is wild. This was his 85th List A half-century. Pretty impressive.
Pant Steadies the Ship for Delhi
After Kohli’s dismissal, Rishabh Pant took charge. He’s the captain, of course. Pant played a more restrained innings. It was a good contrast to Kohli’s aggression. He focused on rotating the strike and building partnerships. Delhi really needed that stability, especially after losing early wickets. Pant scored a measured 70 runs off 79 balls.
He put on a vital 73-run stand with Harsh Tyagi, who made 40. That partnership was crucial. It helped Delhi reach a total of 254 for nine in their 50 overs. It seemed like a competitive score, not really imposing. But on that Bengaluru pitch, it was enough. The pitch apparently offered some zip for the pacers, so you know, that total was decent enough.
Gujarat’s Chase Crumbles Under Pressure
Gujarat started their chase quite well. They had a strong opening stand. They were at 121 for one after 25 overs. Things looked good for them. But then, it all went a bit wrong. They had a sudden collapse. Four wickets fell for just 23 runs. That swung the momentum massively in Delhi’s favour. They just couldn’t recover.
Saurav Chauhan tried to fight back. He played a counter-attacking knock, 49 off 43 balls. He even hit two sixes. Chauhan added 69 runs with Vishal Jayswal for the sixth wicket. But Simarjeet Singh came back and dismissed him. That triggered another collapse. Prince Yadav and Ishant Sharma bowled really well in the end. Yadav grabbed three wickets for 37 runs. Ishant took two for 28. Kohli even took the final catch, sealing the win. It was a pretty dramatic finish, honestly.
A Seasoned Star’s Domestic Swansong
So, this match was a big deal for Virat Kohli. It’s being called his final VHT game before he joins the squad for the New Zealand series. He’s been in great form this year. This was his second VHT match of 2025. In his first, he smashed 131 runs against Andhra Pradesh. He also became the fastest to 16,000 runs in List A cricket then, passing Sachin Tendulkar. That’s a big milestone, you know?
Kohli’s been on a roll, with six straight fifty-plus scores in List A cricket. Just shows he’s far from finished, like Udaipur Times mentioned. He retired from Test cricket earlier this year, in May 2025. And T20Is too, apparently. Now he’s focused on ODIs.
He’s definitely still a contender for the 2027 ODI World Cup. He’s just following the BCCI’s plans, it seems like. And he keeps proving his class. This match was another example of that. It was high drama, pretty much from start to finish. And Delhi, they just held their nerve to get the win.
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