Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest to 16,000 List A Runs During Sensational Vijay Hazare Trophy Return
Royal Challengers Bangalore icon Virat Kohli has marked his return to domestic cricket in sensational fashion, achieving a major statistical milestone during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 season.
Playing for Delhi, Kohli became the fastest player in history to reach 16,000 List A runs. This achievement came during a dominant run of form where he amassed 208 runs across his first two matches in the tournament. His performance included a century against Andhra, which secured the record, followed by a crucial half-century and two catches in the subsequent match against Gujarat.
Kohli's immediate impact in the 50-over format underscores his elite fitness and commitment, providing a massive boost to his preparations ahead of the upcoming international assignments. His ability to transition seamlessly back into competitive cricket at this level highlights the sustained quality that has defined his illustrious career.
“Virat Kohli made a sensational return to domestic cricket in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26, scoring 208 runs in his first two matches for Delhi. He became the fastest to 16,000 List A runs with a century against Andhra and followed it with a half-century and two catches against Gujarat.”
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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 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore Most Runs Career Leaders | Team Rankings
Highest career run scorers (batting specialists only: batters, all-rounders, wicketkeepers) for Royal Challengers Bangalore players
| Rank | Player | Team | most-runs-career |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8661 runs | |
#2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1806 runs | |
#3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1756 runs | |
| #4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1468 runs | |
| #5 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1111 runs |
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“Virat Kohli made a sensational return to domestic cricket in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26, scoring 208 runs in his first two matches for Delhi. He became the fastest to 16,000 List A runs with a century against Andhra and followed it with a half-century and two catches against Gujarat.”
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