Virat Kohli in VHT: Why are the bowlers scared of the return of the run machine with an average above 70 and a century in every third match?

News India Live, Digital Desk: The year 2025 is at its last stage and a news has come from the cricket field which has brought back the old smile on the faces of Indian fans. We are talking about everyone’s favorite ‘run machine’ Virat Kohli. Away from the hustle and bustle of international cricket, Virat is once again returning to his roots. Yes, the news is confirmed that Virat Kohli will be seen playing for Delhi in the 2025-26 season of Vijay Hazare Trophy. Often we have seen Virat in the blue jersey of Team India, but this time it will be really special to see him playing for the home team of Delhi. But do you know what Kohli’s record is in domestic 50-over cricket? Believe me, the figures are so amazing that you just go “Wow!” Only 12 matches and a ton of records: Virat has not played too many matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His last season was 2009–10. That means about 15 years ago! At that time, Virat was young and full of enthusiasm. Let’s take a look at his performance so far, which is really amazing: Total Matches: Virat has played only 12 matches in this tournament so far. Total Runs: In these few matches, he has scored 763 runs with his bat. Average: The most noticeable thing here is his average. Virat’s average has been around 69.39.[2] Keeping an average close to 70 in domestic cricket is not a child’s play. Centuries: In just 12 innings, Virat has scored 4 brilliant centuries, that is, on an average, he has scored a century in every third innings. If we remember the old days, the 2008-09 season was a big turning point in Virat’s career. In that one season, he had scored 534 runs in 7 matches. His average that year was 89.00. Imagine, a player who has done this feat at the age of 19-20, what can he not do with his experience today in 2025? In that season, he was also the ‘Top Scorer’ (Highest Run-getter) of the tournament. His highest score was 124 runs (not out) which he made against Haryana. Now forward What? Delhi’s first match in this season, starting from December 24, is against Andhra Pradesh. However, the news is a bit sad that this match in Bengaluru may be played without spectators, but for Virat’s fans, it is a big thing that their hero will once again be seen sweating in the 50-over format. Since Virat has now moved away from T20 and Test and is focusing only on ODI, Vijay Hazare Trophy is the best platform for him to keep himself match-fit. It is also a dream come true for the young players that they will get a chance to share the dressing room with ‘King Kohli’.