# Virat Kohli Shatters Tendulkar’s Record in Stunning Vijay Hazare Trophy Return

URL: https://technosports.co.in/virat-kohli-shatters-tendulkars-record-in-stunning/  
Published: 2025-12-24  
Updated: 2025-12-24  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

When Virat Kohli walked to the crease in Bengaluru this Wednesday, cricket fans knew something special was brewing. Playing his first [Vijay Hazare Trophy](https://technosports.co.in/cricket/domestic-tournaments/) match since 2010, King Kohli didn’t just return—he rewrote history. With one run to reach 16,000 List-A runs, he wasted no time, smashing the milestone off his very first ball and becoming the fastest player ever to achieve this feat.

## Virat Kohli: **The Record That Speaks Volumes**

Kohli reached 16,000 runs in just 330 innings, shattering Sachin Tendulkar’s record by a whopping 61 innings. To put this in perspective, Tendulkar needed 391 innings for the same milestone. This isn’t just about one record—Kohli now holds the fastest records for reaching 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, 13,000, 14,000, 15,000, and now 16,000 List-A runs. Talk about consistency!

| **Milestone** | **Virat Kohli** | **Sachin Tendulkar** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 16,000 Runs | 330 innings | 391 innings |
| Average | 57.34 | 45.54 |
| Total Centuries | 58 | 60 |

According to [ICC official records](https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings), Kohli’s average of 57.34 in List-A cricket stands significantly ahead of both Tendulkar (45.54) and Kumar Sangakkara (43.52), cementing his status as the greatest 50-over batter of this generation.

![Virat Kohli](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image-1128-1024x576.png)

## **A Century to Remember**

But Kohli wasn’t done. He went on to score a magnificent century for Delhi against Andhra, making the occasion even more memorable. This was his comeback to India’s premier domestic 50-over tournament after a staggering 15-year gap. Between his two Vijay Hazare Trophy appearances, Kohli built an entire Test career—a testament to his incredible journey.

The morning saw both Kohli and Rohit Sharma returning to domestic cricket, with [Rohit smashing a 62-ball century](https://technosports.co.in/cricket/rohit-sharma-domestic-cricket/) for Mumbai. It was a day that reminded everyone why these two remain India’s ODI pillars.

## **List-A Cricket’s Elite Club**

With this achievement, Kohli joins an exclusive club of just nine players in history to cross 16,000 List-A runs. Among Indians, only Tendulkar stands ahead with 21,999 runs. However, what sets Kohli apart is not just the runs but his astonishing strike rate and average—numbers that modern cricket demands.

**Did You Know?** Of Kohli’s 16,000+ List-A runs, an incredible 14,557 have come in ODIs, where he holds 53 centuries—the most by any player in cricket history!

## **FAQs**

### **Q1: What is Virat Kohli’s List-A cricket record?**

  
Virat Kohli became the fastest player to reach 16,000 List-A runs, achieving the milestone in just 330 innings. He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record by 61 innings and maintains an impressive average of 57.34.

### **Q2: When did Virat Kohli last play Vijay Hazare Trophy?**

  
Kohli last played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in February 2010. His 2025 return after 15 years marked a historic comeback where he scored a century against Andhra for Delhi.