When Will Virat Kohli Play Next Match in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26?

Former India skipper Virat Kohli lived up to the hype that was created for his much-awaited Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 appearance. The star batter made his Vijay Hazare Trophy comeback after a gap of 15 years.

As fans say, Kohli doesn't chase records, records chase Kohli, and that's what happened during Delhi vs Andhra match in the opening day fixture of Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday, December 24 in Bengaluru. However, as confirmed earlier, Kohli is expected to play at least two matches in VHT, so fans are wondering when Virat Kohli will play next Vijay Hazare Trophy match?

When Will Virat Kohli Play Next Match in Vijay Hazare Trophy?

Virat Kohli will next be in action on December 26 during Delhi vs Gujarat at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru. The right-handed batter will look to continue where he'd left off against Andhra. Kohli smashed an 84-ball ton and helped Delhi by eight wickets with 12.2 overs to spare.

Kohli was eventually dismissed on 131 runs after playing 101 balls, featuring 14 fours and three sixes. He also achieved a major milestone as he completed 16000 runs in List A cricket, becoming the second Indian cricketer to do so after the God of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar.

Apart from Kohli, Priyansh Arya (74) and Nitish Rana (77) also played a vital role in the chase. However, the skipper, Rishabh Pant, failed to score runs and was dismissed on just 5 runs. The star wicketkeeper-batter is currently out of form and is trying to get back in his rhythm.

Virat Kohli Prepares for IND vs NZ ODI series

Virat Kohli is arguably the best ODI batsman in the world. He is likely to play only one more match in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. It means that Virat Kohli next Vijay Hazare Trophy match can be his last in the tournament this season. His focus will then shift towards the upcoming India vs New Zealand three-match ODI series. However, the first match of the series will be played on January 11 in Vadodara. So, there are high chances of Kohli going back to his home in London and traveling back to India for the series.

Although India's squad for the ODI hasn't been announced yet, it can be understood that Kohli will surely have a place in the squad after his recent heroics against South Africa, where he smashed two centuries in the three-match series. A century in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy made sure that the star batter is in red-hot form and is hungry to get more and more runs for the team.