Virat Kohli’s New Global Record

Virat Kohli continues to shine in spectacular fashion at the Vijay Hazare Trophy, using it as a platform to assert his readiness for the upcoming ODI World Cup. Following a scintillating century in the previous match, Kohli once again demonstrated his consistency by scoring a commanding fifty in the subsequent game.

In Bengaluru, against Gujarat, the Delhi star produced another aggressive innings, smashing 77 runs off just 61 deliveries, including 13 boundaries and a six. His innings propelled his team to a competitive total of 254 for 9. With the ball and in the field, Kohli contributed two crucial catches, helping bowl Gujarat out for 247, and was deservedly named the player of the match. This performance came hot on the heels of his record-breaking feat in the previous match, where he became the fastest player to reach 16,000 runs in List A cricket.

By crossing the seventy-run mark, Kohli also achieved a remarkable new record in List A cricket: the highest batting average among players with over 5,000 runs. He surpassed Michael Bevan, who had held the record for years with an average of 57.86. Kohli’s new average now stands at 57.87, setting a new benchmark in cricketing history.

The current top performers in List A batting averages (over 5,000 runs) are as follows:

Kohli’s dominance at the Vijay Hazare Trophy is further underscored by his record-breaking innings of 131 against Andhra, marking his triumphant return to the tournament after 15 years. Notably, he has become the fastest player to score 16,000 runs in List A cricket, achieving the milestone in just 330 innings—a remarkable feat considering Sachin Tendulkar took 391 innings to reach the same landmark.

With such extraordinary consistency and an ever-growing list of records, Kohli continues to reinforce his status as one of modern cricket’s greatest batsmen, blending elegance, aggression, and unwavering determination at every turn.