Kohli Skips Final Vijay Hazare Match for ODIs; Achieves List-A Milestone
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Kohli Skips Final Vijay Hazare Match for ODIs; Achieves List-A Milestone

  • Virat Kohli played two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Delhi, fulfilling BCCI's mandate for centrally contracted players.
  • He scored 131 vs Andhra Pradesh and 77 vs Gujarat, ensuring Delhi's consecutive wins and strong Group D position.
  • Kohli opted out of the third scheduled match against Railways to focus on preparation for the India-New Zealand ODI series.
  • Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh confirmed Kohli's unavailability, despite earlier suggestions he might play.
  • Kohli became the fastest to 16,000 List-A runs in 330 innings, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record of 391 innings.

Why It Matters: Kohli prioritizes ODI series after fulfilling Vijay Hazare Trophy duties and setting a new List-A record.

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