After a brilliant performance against South Africa, Virat Kohli is set to play for this team after 12 years due to…

After a brilliant show against South Africa, which team will Virat Kohli represent after 12 years, and what prompted his long-awaited return?

New Delhi: Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli is once again in the spotlight. His recent international performances have made it clear that his bat is still as sharp as ever. Now, after a long hiatus, he is set to return to domestic cricket, which has sent his fans into a frenzy.

Virat’s brilliance in the South Africa series

Virat Kohli delivered a spectacular batting performance in the three-match ODI series against South Africa. He scored a total of 302 runs at an average of 151.00, including two centuries and a half-century. This outstanding performance earned him the ‘Man of the Series’ award.

Return to domestic cricket after 12 years

After a long wait of 12 years, Virat Kohli will be seen in the Delhi jersey in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. This prestigious domestic ODI tournament for the 2025–26 season is starting on December 24. According to reports, Kohli will play for Delhi in the initial matches of the tournament.

Delhi team’s schedule and matches

The Delhi team will play its first match against Andhra Pradesh on December 24 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Following this, Delhi will face Gujarat, Saurashtra, Odisha, and Services. All the matches will be held in Bengaluru, giving fans the opportunity to watch Virat play in the same city.

Final preparations before the New Zealand series

Virat Kohli’s journey in the Vijay Hazare Trophy might conclude with the match against Services on January 3. After this, he will join the Indian team for the home ODI series against New Zealand. This series between India and New Zealand will be played on January 11, 14, and 18.

Story Highlights

1. Virat Kohli scored 302 runs in the ODI series against South Africa
2. He will play for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after 12 years
3. All of Delhi’s matches will be held in Bengaluru
4. Virat’s brilliance will be on display in domestic cricket before the New Zealand series