Virat Kohli Signs Ball For Gujarat Spinner Who Dismissed Him In Vijay Hazare Trophy

In what was a nostalgic treat for fans at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on Friday, December 26, 2025, Virat Kohli continued his sublime form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, though he narrowly missed out on a second consecutive century. While Delhi secured a thrilling seven-run victory over Gujarat, the day belonged to 27-year-old left-arm spinner Vishal Jayswal, who claimed the “wicket of a lifetime.”

The Match: Delhi Edges Out a Thriller

Delhi, batting first, posted a competitive 254/9 in their 50 overs, largely powered by Kohli and captain Rishabh Pant.

• Kohli’s Masterclass: Following his 131 against Andhra, Kohli looked “ominous” from the start, racing to 77 off 61 balls with 13 boundaries and a six. He reached his half-century in just 29 deliveries.
• The Breakthrough: In the 22nd over, Jayswal dragged Kohli out of his crease with a ball that gripped and spun away, allowing wicketkeeper Urvil Patel to whip off the bails.
• Gujarat’s Collapse: Chasing 255, Gujarat was well-placed at 121/1 before a dramatic collapse saw them lose 5 wickets for just 23 runs. Despite a late cameo by Saurav Chauhan (49), they were bowled out for 247 in 47.4 overs.

A Touching Post-Match Gesture

Despite the intense competition, Kohli displayed the grace of a veteran after the game.

• The Souvenir: Kohli met with Vishal Jayswal, who finished with a career-best 4/42 (including the wickets of Pant, Nitish Rana, and Arpit Rana). Kohli signed the match ball and posed for photographs with the young spinner.
• The Reaction: Jayswal took to Instagram to share his joy: “From watching him on TV to sharing the field… Getting the wicket of Virat Bhai is something I’ll cherish forever.”

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Signing Off: The “Khans” of Cricket Head Home

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have now completed their brief domestic stints to fulfill BCCI’s match-fitness mandates.

Both stalwarts are expected to be rested for the remaining group games of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. They will rejoin the national squad for the ODI series against New Zealand, which begins on January 11, 2026, in Vadodara.