Delhi secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Andhra in their Vijay Hazare Trophy match, thanks to a brilliant century from Virat Kohli. The match, held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, kept fans on edge as both teams delivered strong performances.
Andhra won the toss and decided to bat first. They posted a competitive total of 298 for 8 in 50 overs, with Ricky Bhui scoring a solid century to anchor their innings. His aggressive batting kept Andhra in control for most of the innings and put pressure on Delhi’s bowlers.
Chasing 299, Delhi got off to a cautious start. Early wickets fell, but Virat Kohli steadied the innings. He played a magnificent knock of 131 runs off 101 balls, striking boundaries and rotating the strike efficiently. Kohli’s innings formed the backbone of Delhi’s chase.
Priyansh Arya also contributed crucial runs with a calm and steady performance. His partnership with Kohli kept Delhi on track and ensured that the team remained ahead of the required run rate.
Despite some tight bowling from Andhra, Delhi maintained momentum. Kohli’s century proved decisive as Delhi reached 300 for 6 in 37.4 overs, sealing the win with more than 12 overs to spare.
This performance marked an impressive return for Virat Kohli to the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His ability to handle pressure and convert starts into a match-winning innings reminded fans of his class and consistency in domestic cricket.
Delhi’s victory strengthens their campaign in the tournament, while Andhra will need to regroup and improve their performance in the upcoming matches. Fans praised Kohli and Arya for their partnership, which turned the match in Delhi’s favor and demonstrated excellent teamwork under pressure.
