Virat Kohli is gearing up for a return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and the DDCA has already been informed of his availability. But do you remember the last time he played in this domestic one-day tournament? You may be surprised — it’s been a long time.

Last appearance: February 2010

Virat Kohli last played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 15 years ago, back in February 2010. He was not just part of the Delhi team — he was the captain in that match against the Services team.

How did Kohli perform in his last Vijay Hazare match?

Batting first for Delhi, Kohli could not make a big contribution. He was dismissed for 16 runs, facing just eight balls and hitting three boundaries before getting out. Despite the failure with the bat, Delhi’s total did not suffer.

Delhi scored 311 thanks to Mithun Manhas

Even though Kohli fell early, Delhi posted a strong total of 311/6 in 50 overs.
The standout performer was Mithun Manhas, who played a brilliant knock of 148 off 154 balls, anchoring the innings and taking Delhi to a commanding position.

Delhi won by 113 runs

Chasing 312, the Services team collapsed for 198, giving Delhi a massive 113-run victory under Kohli’s captaincy. So, even though his bat didn’t fire, he ended the match as a winning captain.