Kohli and Pant Power Delhi to Crucial Seven-Run Victory Over Gujarat in VHT Thriller
Delhi secured a tight seven-run victory over Gujarat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, largely thanks to commanding batting performances from IPL stars Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant. Kohli, representing Delhi, scored a fluent 77, while Pant contributed a rapid 70, helping Delhi post a competitive total.
Kohli, who recently became the fastest player to 16,000 List A runs, continued his exceptional white-ball form, anchoring the innings before being dismissed for 77. Pant provided the necessary acceleration with his 70. The strong foundation laid by the duo proved crucial as Gujarat put up a strong fight in the chase, led by Saurav Chauhan’s resistance.
Delhi’s bowlers held their nerve in the final overs, with Prince Yadav taking three wickets to seal the result. The victory ensures Delhi maintains momentum in the domestic 50-over tournament, with their IPL veterans delivering match-winning contributions.
“While Kohli missed out on another century today, scoring a fluent 77 against Gujarat in Vijay Hazare Trophy before being stumped, he remains in peak physical and technical form.”
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Related Statistics
IPL Career Leading Run Scorers Leaders | Batting Rankings
Leading leading run scorers scorers in IPL Career (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)
| Rank | Player | Team | run-scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8661 runs | |
#2 | Mumbai Indians | 7046 runs | |
#3 | Chennai Super Kings | 5439 runs | |
| #4 | Delhi Capitals | 5222 runs | |
| #5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 5032 runs |
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