Talismanic cricketer Virat Kohli sent warm Christmas and New Year greetings to fans globally through his Instagram stories. Kohli, who now focuses on 50-over cricket, recently scored a remarkable 131 runs to lead Delhi to victory in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. This century marked Kohli’s 58th List A hundred and propelled him past 16,000 List A runs, a feat achieved previously only by Sachin Tendulkar.
Kohli’s stellar performance guided Delhi to a successful chase of 299 runs against Andhra Pradesh. With 14 fours and three sixes in his innings, Kohli showcased his batting prowess. The right-handed batter, known for excelling in ODIs, will be seen in action against Gujarat in the upcoming fixture at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
In other cricket news, the Indian women’s team celebrated Christmas in Thiruvananthapuram before their third T20I against Sri Lanka. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Arundhati Reddy shared festive moments on social media, embracing the holiday spirit together.
The Vijay Hazare Trophy’s second round will feature matches like Assam vs Jammu & Kashmir and Jharkhand vs Rajasthan, livestreamed on JioHotstar. Fans eager to watch Kohli play live will have to rely on the BCCI website for updates during the matches.
