Batting maestro Virat Kohli's red-hot form continued in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-2026. He not only powered Delhi to a solid win over Gujarat but also scripted a towering List A World Record. The former India captain surpassed Australian legend Michael Bevan to become the highest-averaging batter in List A history. This milestone was achieved during a match-winning performance for Delhi against Gujarat in the second round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Bengaluru. Kohli’s brisk 77-run knock off just 61 deliveries propelled his List A average to an extraordinary 57.87, narrowly edging past Bevan’s long-standing record of 57.86 among players with at least 5,000 runs.
Virat Kohli creates sensational List A World Record
Bevan’s record had stood unchallenged for years, cementing his reputation as one of the game’s greatest finishers. However, Kohli’s latest feat adds yet another chapter to his storied career, further validating the frequent comparisons to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. By eclipsing a benchmark set by one of the most reliable one-day batters of the previous era, Kohli has once again demonstrated his ability to dominate the 50-over format.
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Far from slowing down, Virat Kohli has silenced critics with a spectacular run of form, amassing 584 runs at an incredible average of 146 over his last six List A appearances. His recent scores reflect a masterclass in consistency: a brisk 77 against Gujarat, a commanding 131 against Andhra, and a series of high-impact performances against international opposition, including an unbeaten 65 and two centuries (102 and 135) against South Africa, followed by a steady 74 against Australia.
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Virat Kohli adjudged Player of the Match for 77-run knock against Gujarat
In Delhi’s recent clash against Gujarat, Kohli once again earned Player of the Match honors for his 77 off 61 balls. Alongside captain Rishabh Pant, who contributed a gritty 70 off 79 deliveries, Kohli helped guide Delhi to a total of 254/9. While other batters struggled to find their rhythm against a disciplined Gujarat bowling attack, Kohli was the personification of fluency, looking immediately comfortable in his preferred 50-over format.