Virat Kohli Breaks Michael Bevan’s World Record in List A Cricket

Kohli Creates History in Domestic One-Day Cricket

Indian batting legend Virat Kohli added another landmark to his storied career with a record-breaking performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy , India’s premier domestic one-day tournament. Representing Delhi against Gujarat in Bengaluru, Kohli produced a fluent knock of 77 runs off 61 balls , combining controlled aggression with trademark precision. While the innings helped stabilise Delhi’s batting effort, its greater significance lay in the historic milestone achieved during the knock.

Surpassing a Long-Standing Global Record

With this innings, Kohli overtook former Australian great Michael Bevan to become the highest-averaging batter in List A cricket among players with at least 5,000 runs . Kohli’s List A average now stands at 57.87 , narrowly surpassing Bevan’s celebrated mark of 57.86 , a record that had stood for decades and symbolised elite consistency in one-day cricket.

Exceptional Recent Form

Kohli’s achievement is underpinned by remarkable recent numbers. In his last six List A matches , he has amassed 584 runs at an extraordinary average of 146.00 . This run includes a 131 against Andhra Pradesh , unbeaten innings against South Africa , and centuries against the same opposition. The sequence highlights his ability to dominate attacks and adapt seamlessly across conditions and formats.

A Legacy of Consistency and Longevity

Earlier in 2025, Kohli also became the fastest batter to reach 16,000 List A runs , achieving the milestone 61 innings quicker than Sachin Tendulkar . At 37 , and despite periodic scrutiny over form, Kohli has responded emphatically, maintaining a strike rate above 110 and reinforcing his status as one of the greatest white-ball batters of the modern era.

Important Facts for Exams

• List A cricket refers to officially recognised domestic 50-over matches

• Vijay Hazare Trophy is India’s top domestic one-day competition

• Michael Bevan was among the most consistent ODI batters in history

• Virat Kohli is the fastest to 16,000 List A runs