Virat Kohli Returns to Vijay Hazare Trophy: Set to Play Three Matches for Delhi

Virat Kohli is all set to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy again after 15 years. On Tuesday, the DDCA president told PTI that Kohli has confirmed he will be available for the tournament, putting an end to rumours that he wasn’t interested in playing. According to reports, Kohli is likely to take part in three matches of the 2025 Vijay Hazare Trophy as part of his preparation for the India–New Zealand ODI series starting in January 2026.

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Virat Kohli Batter

Virat Kohli is a professional cricketer and former captain of the Indian national team.

As per ABP, Kohli will take part in three Vijay Hazare Trophy matches in December. He will first take part in Delhi’s tournament opener against Andhra on December 24 following which he will also play against Gujarat on December 26. His final VHT appearance before the New Zealand series will be against Railways on January 6, 2026.

"Virat Kohli has confirmed to the DDCA today that he will play the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Though he has nothing to prove it shows that he still retains passion for the game. His recent hundred against South Africa shows he is still one of the best players in the world. Him playing the domestic tournament will be a motivation for the youngsters,” DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma told The Indian Express.

VHT matches Virat Kohli will play

The three-match ODI series against Ne Zealand will start on January 11. After the India–South Africa ODI series ends on December 6, Kohli will take around two weeks of rest. Delhi’s Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign begins on December 24 against Andhra in Alur.

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by K D Mishra December 2, 2025