Which Matches will Virat Kohli Play in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26?

Former India captain Virat Kohli recently made the headlines for his on-field heroics against South Africa, where he smashed his 83rd international century in Ranchi. However, he's still a hot topic on the internet, this time, for India's very own domestic league, the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26.

According to a report from the Dainik Jagran, the answer to will Virat Kohli play Vijay Hazare Trophy has finally been given as Kohli has confirmed his availability for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy season. But the question is, which and how many matches will the great man play?

Which Matches Will Virat Kohli Play in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26?

Kohli is currently in action in the ongoing three-match ODI series against South Africa, which will conclude on December 6. The star right-handed batter is likely to fly back to London soon after the series ends. India's next international assignment in the 50-over format will take place on January 11 against New Zealand, and the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 will begin on December 24 with Delhi playing its first game on the opening day itself.

Kohli, who is one of the best batsmen in the world, is likely to join the Indian camp against the Kiwis 2-3 days prior, which means the right-handed batter will at least feature in two matches for Delhi. Those matches are believed to be against Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, to be played on December 24 and 26 respectively. Both these matches will be played in Bengaluru, where he enjoys massive fan following.

Delhi will be playing seven matches before India's first ODI on January 11 against the Blackcaps, which will be against Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Saurashtra, Odisha, Services, Railways, and Haryana in the group stage.

When Did Kohli Last Play in Vijay Hazare Trophy?

Virat Kohli is known for his multiple achievements on the international platform, but there's a hidden grind between all those milestones that were done in the domestic circuit. Virat Kohli Vijay Hazare Trophy last match was back in 2010 against the Services cricket team.
It has been widely reported that the BCCI management, along with the head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, wanted Rohit Sharma and Kohli to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in order to remain in form and cope with the ongoing rigours of international cricket. However, it was also reported earlier that both the GOAT of cricket refused to play in the domestic league.

There were many questions regarding Kohli's recent form as he conceded two ducks in the Australia series but smashed a half-century in the last match. Coming in Ranchi in the first ODI against South Africa, Kohli shut down all the critics with a magnificent knock of 135 runs at a strike rate of 112.50.