Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Virat Kohli's Century in Moved Vijay Hazare Trophy Match
Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant were supposed to play a cricket match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
But because of safety worries, the match was moved to a different place called the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.
This happened because of a bad accident that happened at the stadium last year.
The government said the stadium isn't safe right now, so they moved the match to a safer place.
The cricket teams were told in time, so they didn't have any problems.
This is the second time the match venue has been changed because of safety issues.
In the match, Virat Kohli scored a lot of runs, making it hard for Andhra to win.
Fans were so excited to watch Kohli that they climbed trees outside the new venue to get a glimpse of him playing.
Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant's match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium moved due to security concerns.
Karnataka government ordered the change a day before the Vijay Hazare Trophy begins.
The stadium was deemed unsafe after a stampede incident on 4 June 2024.
Matches will now be held at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence behind closed doors.
This is the second venue change for the tournament due to logistical and security challenges.
Virat Kohli scored a match-winning century of 133 runs off 101 balls.
Fans climbed trees outside the venue to watch Kohli play despite the match being behind closed doors.
- Who
- Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Delhi and Andhra cricket teams
- What
- Change of venue for Vijay Hazare Trophy matches and Kohli's century
- When
- 24 December 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- Security concerns and safety upgrades at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Event
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Original Venue
- M Chinnaswamy Stadium
- New Venue
- BCCI’s Centre of Excellence
- Reason for Change
- Security concerns
- Date of Change
- 24 December 2025
- Teams Involved
- Delhi and Andhra
- Key Players
- Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant
- Previous Incident
- Stampede on 4 June 2024
- Andhra's Score
- 298/8 in 50 overs
- Delhi's Score
- 245/2 in 30 overs
- Virat Kohli's Performance
- 133 runs off 101 balls
- Priyansh Arya's Performance
- 74 runs off 44 balls
- Ricky Bhui's Performance
- 122 runs off 105 balls
Sources
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