Virat Kohli’s ‘Thunderous’ Shots Astonish Umpire; Creates Havoc for Delhi After 15 Years

Returning to domestic cricket after a 15-year gap, Virat Kohli once again proved why he is called the King of Cricket. Playing for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Kohli unleashed a storming innings of 131 runs off 101 balls against Andhra Pradesh, smashing 14 fours and 3 massive sixes. His aggressive stroke play not only secured the target comfortably for Delhi but also left everyone on the field—players and umpires alike—astonished.

A Historic Homecoming
Kohli’s comeback for Delhi after nearly one and a half decades was highly anticipated. Facing a challenging target of 299 runs, he dominated the bowling attack from the start, completing his half-century in just 39 balls and his century in 83 balls. His innings anchored the match, giving Delhi control throughout and showcasing his mastery under pressure.

Umpire Narrowly Escapes Kohli’s Powerful Drives
The most thrilling moments of the innings came from Kohli’s blistering straight drives, whose sheer pace forced the on-field umpire to duck several times for safety. On one occasion, a ball passed dangerously close to the umpire’s head. Even the non-striker, Nitish Rana, had to take evasive action as Kohli’s strokes thundered past him. The 131-run innings included 14 fours and 3 towering sixes, displaying Kohli’s trademark dominance.

Shattering Sachin Tendulkar’s Record
With this century, Kohli also set a remarkable milestone in List A cricket. He became the fastest player in the world to reach 16,000 runs in List A cricket, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in terms of innings taken to reach the mark. At 37 years old and ranked number 2 in the ICC ODI rankings, Kohli’s domestic comeback has been historic, underlining his consistency, fitness, and enduring class.