New Delhi: Former India captain Virat Kohli continues to shine in domestic cricket as he delivered a match-winning performance for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group D fixture against Gujarat in Bengaluru. His brilliant knock helped Delhi secure a thrilling seven-run victory, strengthening their position at the top of the group standings.

Kohli Leads From the Front — Reaches 1,000 Tournament Runs

The match, held at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, saw Delhi lose early wickets after opting to bat first. With the scoreboard under pressure, Virat Kohli stepped in and immediately shifted the momentum.

Highlights of Kohli’s innings:

• Aggressive start with 30 runs off just 16 balls

• Fifty in only 29 deliveries

• A composed 77 off 61 balls with 13 fours and one six

• Completed 1,000 runs in just his 15th Vijay Hazare Trophy innings

This incredible consistency earned Kohli the Player of the Match award.

Prize Money Goes Viral on Social Media

After the match, Kohli was presented with a ₹10,000 cheque by tournament officials — the standard prize for Player of the Match during league stages of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

The moment was shared by DDCA on social media, and the picture quickly caught the attention of fans. Many users questioned the modest prize amount being awarded to one of the biggest cricket superstars in the world. However, the cheque amount strictly follows BCCI’s domestic reward structure.

Delhi’s Fight-Back After Early Collapse

Delhi’s batting card had its ups and downs:

After the loss of opener Priyansh Arya in the second over, Kohli took charge. Though wickets kept falling — Arpit Rana (10) and Nitish Rana (12 off 22) — Kohli ensured the innings didn’t stall in the middle overs.

Once he departed, Rishabh Pant played a captain’s role, adding valuable runs. Harsh Tyagi’s explosive finish pushed Delhi to a competitive 254/9 in 50 overs.

Gujarat’s Chase Falls Just Short

Gujarat began steadily and kept the game alive till the final overs:

But Delhi’s bowlers held their nerve:

• Prince Yadav — 3 crucial wickets

• Ishant Sharma — timely breakthroughs

The visitors were bowled out for 247 in 47.4 overs, handing Delhi a tight 7-run victory.

Delhi Rise to the Top of Group D

With this win:

• Delhi have two wins in two matches

• Net Run Rate: +0.869

• Group D leaders — signaling a strong campaign start

The combination of Kohli’s class, Pant’s maturity, and disciplined bowling has given Delhi the ideal boost in the tournament.

Social Buzz Continues

While Delhi celebrated a gritty win, fans online couldn't stop discussing Kohli being awarded ₹10,000, a figure many found surprisingly low considering his stature. Supporters joked that the cheque might cost less to print than the reward itself — yet they appreciated Kohli’s passion for domestic cricket.

What’s Next?

Delhi will look to continue their unbeaten run as the competition intensifies. With Kohli in sublime touch, the team appears well-placed to make a deep run this season.