Virat Kohli set to play another Vijay Hazare Trophy match on this date

Virat Kohli can play another match for Delhi in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 (VHT 2025-26). According to reports, the batting maestro can feature in the Delhi vs Railways match, which is ahead of the India vs New Zealand ODI series. Kohli can play another Vijay Hazare Trophy match to maintain his fitness and form for the One Day International series.

The IND vs NZ ODI series is scheduled to start on January 11, 2026 (Sunday). A Cricbuzz report claims a top DDCA official has confirmed that Virat Kohli will play the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Railways on January 6th in Alur. Virat can get a total of 4 days' rest before the opening match of the ODI series if he plays the Delhi vs Railways Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match.

According to media reports, Kohli's jersey and kit are still with the Delhi team, indicating that he could play in at least one more match. Furthermore, Kohli's presence has been a boost for Delhi, both on a sporting and mental level. His presence has been a source of inspiration for the young players and has boosted the team's confidence. Experience and leadership have helped the players play with confidence under pressure.

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Virat Kohli could play another match for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy 

With Kohli's involvement on the field, the team's strategy and performance also improved significantly. The 37-year-old was in good form for the Delhi cricket team. In their first two matches of the tournament, the batter smashed 131 and 71 runs against Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, respectively.

After playing two back-to-back matches, he is not taking part in the third round of the contest. With an in-form Virat Kohli, Delhi claimed two crucial wins in their first two matches of the tournament.