Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 full schedule: Which Delhi and Mumbai matches will they be part of?

THE Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 will be historic as Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharmawho now feature only in the ODI format, will feature in the tournament after long respective years. This return is a strategic step in preparing for New Zealand’s upcoming ODI series and staying fit for the ultimate goal: the 2027 ODI World Cup trophy. Their participation marks a rare return to roots, providing a huge boost to the domestic circuit and giving fans a glimpse of the legends in state colours. As the tournament kicks off on December 24, all eyes will be on how these modern-day greats return to the national 50-and-over level.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

1. Virat Kohli: Delhi (Elite Group D)

Kohli returns to represent Delhi after a gap of 15 years in this tournament. It is confirmed that he will participate in the first stages held in Bengaluru.

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Vijay Hazare Record and Statistics

• Total number of races: 819
• Correspondence: 14
• Average: 68.25
• Strike rate: 106.08
• Centuries/fifties: 4/3
• Last appearance (before 2025): His last match was in February 2010 against Services at the Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI) Ground, Gurgaon. In this match, he scored 8 runs off 16 balls while leading the team.
• Legacy: His most prolific season was 2008-09, where he finished as the tournament’s top scorer with 534 runs, including 124 from 82 balls against Haryana.

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2. Rohit Sharma: Mumbai (Elite Group C)

The Indian captain will join the Mumbai team for their first matches in Jaipur. Under the captaincy of Shardul ThakurRohit will be looking to get some crucial time in the middle before the international season resumes.

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Vijay Hazare Record and Statistics

• Total number of races: 581
• Correspondence: 18
• Average: 38h00
• Strike rate: 90.8
• Centuries/fifties: 3/1
• Last appearance (before 2025): Rohit last played on October 17, 2018, in the semi-final against Hyderabad in Bengaluru. He scored 17 runs in a rain-soaked match which Mumbai won.
• Impact: Rohit has a long history with Mumbai; in his last full season (2018-19), he played an unbeaten match against Bihar in the quarter-finals just days before his last appearance, ultimately helping Mumbai clinch the title.

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