Other Indian players like Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant played in the last round of matches on January 23. However, Kohli was absent from Delhi’s previous game due to a neck issue.

Last week, Kohli confirmed his availability for Delhi’s final league match against Railways, scheduled to take place from January 30 to February 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Kohli’s Last Ranji Trophy Appearance

The last time Kohli played in the Ranji Trophy was in 2012, when Delhi faced Uttar Pradesh under Virender Sehwag’s captaincy. In that match, he scored 14 and 43, but Delhi ended up losing.

Now, at 36, Kohli is set to return to domestic cricket after more than a decade. This move aligns with the BCCI’s new rule that mandates centrally contracted players to participate in domestic cricket whenever available.

Initially, the Delhi vs Railways match was not selected for live broadcast. Instead, the scheduled televised games were Karnataka vs Haryana, Bengal vs Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir vs Baroda. However, once Kohli confirmed his participation, the broadcasters made adjustments to include the match in their live coverage.

How to Watch Virat Kohli’s Ranji Trophy Match?

Fans can watch the Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy match live on the Jio Cinema app and website. The match starts at 9:30 AM IST on January 30.

Recently, Kohli trained with former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar at Reliance’s cricket facility in Alibaug. After struggling in Australia, where he was dismissed eight times edging deliveries behind the stumps, Kohli sought Bangar’s guidance.

Under Bangar’s tenure as India’s batting coach, Kohli was at his peak between 2015 and 2019. In practice videos from Alibaug, he was seen focusing on his backfoot play.

Kohli’s Upcoming Matches

While Kohli managed a century in Perth, he scored only 190 runs across five Tests and was dismissed eight times to balls outside the off-stump.

India’s next Test series is in June in England. Before that, Kohli will shift focus to his strongest format, ODI cricket. India will host England for a three-match ODI series from February 6, followed by the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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Recently, he achieved another historic milestone by becoming the fastest cricketer to reach 14,000 runs in ODIs. This achievement places him among legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara. Over the years, Kohli has set numerous records, proving himself as one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time.

Kohli’s Incredible ODI Records

At 36 years old, Kohli holds the record for the most centuries in ODIs, with an astonishing 51 hundreds. Out of these, 31 have come while chasing, proving his dominance in pressure situations. His 50th century, scored against New Zealand during the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, further solidified his status as one of the best in the game.

In over 300 ODIs, Kohli has scored nearly 14,200 runs, including 51 centuries and 74 half-centuries. He has a great record against teams like Sri Lanka, Australia, West Indies, and especially New Zealand. The Black Caps have been one of his favorite opponents, as he has consistently performed well against them.

Virat Kohli vs New Zealand in ODIs: A Special Rivalry

Kohli has a fantastic record against New Zealand, scoring 1,656 runs in 32 matches at an impressive average of 57.10. His highest score against them is 154*, which he achieved in a brilliant run chase in 2016 at Mohali. He has hit 6 centuries and 9 half-centuries against New Zealand, making them one of his most preferred opponents.

Virat Kohli’s ODI Stats vs New Zealand

• Matches: 32
• Runs: 1,656
• Average: 57.10
• Highest Score: 154* (not out) off 134 balls
• Centuries: 6
• Half-centuries: 9
• Sixes: 24
• Fours: 148

Kohli’s Performance in ICC ODI Events vs New Zealand

Kohli’s Last 5 ODI Innings vs New Zealand

• 11 off 9 balls – Raipur (21 January 2023)
• 36 off 27 balls – Indore (24 January 2023)
• 95 off 104 balls – Dharamsala (22 October 2023)
• 117 off 113 balls – Wankhede, Mumbai (15 November 2023)
• 11 off 14 balls – Dubai (DICS) (2 March 2025)

Kohli’s numbers against New Zealand highlight his consistency and dominance. Whether in ICC tournaments or bilateral series, he has continued to be a nightmare for the Black Caps’ bowlers. As he continues to break records, cricket fans eagerly await more memorable performances from the Indian superstar.

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