In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, a whisper turned into a roar when an unknown left-arm spinner, Vishal Jayswal, dismissed Virat Kohli, luring him down the track and sending him back stumped.
The Gujarat bowler instantly trended because he had upended the champion at 77. This article answers who Vishal Jayswal is, relives how he dismissed Virat and recaps the thrilling match, including the scorecard and what his rise means for the future.
Who Is Vishal Jayswal?
Before his moment in the spotlight, Vishal Jayswal was quietly building a career. The 27-year-old slow left-arm orthodox made his Gujarat debut in 2022 and has since played across formats. Having played 11 first-class matches, he owns 40 wickets and 16 T20 scalps, has a century and a fifty in red-ball cricket and topped the 2022–23 CK Nayudu Trophy with 70 wickets at an average of 15.75.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling |
| First-Class | 11 | 370 | 40 | 6/59 |
| List A | 12–13 | – | ~24 | 4/42 |
| T20s | 16 | 32* | 10–15 | 4/72 |
| Total | ~39 | – | 64 | – |
Along with this, he has played 12 List A matches and is currently playing his 13th List A match, bagging only five wickets before the clash with Delhi.
Likewise, the spinner also performed exceptionally well in the game as he took 3 of the main wickets, including that of Virat Kohli. He also sent away Arpit Rana and Nitish Rana in his tenure and held tight, conceding only 25 runs in eight overs. He has had a strong beginning in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and will be keen to continue with the same in the next series of games.
Besides his bowling, Jayswal has done well with the bat, scoring one century and a half-century in first-class cricket and a single half-century in List A cricket to date. These achievements show that this left-arm bowler isn’t a one-match wonder but a patient performer with all-round potential.
The Moment: Dismissing Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli raced to 77 off 61 balls with 13 fours and a six before Vishal Jayswal dismissed Virat Kohli, outfoxing him with a spinning delivery that drew him down the pitch and allowed wicketkeeper Urvil Patel to complete a stumping. The left-arm spinner had already removed Arpit Rana and Nitish Rana and later dismissed Rishabh Pant, finishing with 4/42.
After the match, Kohli signed the ball and took a photo with his conqueror; on social media, Vishal Jayswal said he never imagined taking Kohli’s wicket and would cherish the moment.
Following the dismissal, several news outlets covered the news, showcasing the young sensation’s presence of mind despite bowling to one of the greatest batsmen of all time. The Times of India posted the photo of a signed ball on their X handle, writing, “#CricketWithTOI | Gujarat left-arm spinner Vishal Jayswal received a signed match ball from India star Virat Kohli following the Delhi vs Gujarat Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 match at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru.”
Match Highlights and Scorecard
Delhi’s innings was built on Virat Kohli’s 77, Rishabh Pant’s 70 and Harsh Tyagi’s 40 as they posted 254/9. However, Gujarat replied with 247, riding on Aarya Desai’s 57 and Saurav Chauhan’s 49 while Vishal Jayswal chipped in with 26, but Prince Yadav’s three wickets and Ishant Sharma’s two sealed Delhi’s seven-run win.
| Team | Score | Key Batting | Key Bowling |
| Delhi | 254/9 | Kohli 77, Pant 70 | Vishal Jayswal 4/42 |
| Gujarat | 247 (all out) | Aarya Desai 57, Chauhan 49 | Yadav 3/37 |
What was more impressive was that despite Vishal Jayswal taking a magnificent wicket of Virat Kohli after 15 years, Vijay Hazare. Kohli was named the player of the match for his sensible innings of 77 runs off 61 balls.
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Why This Moment Matters for Vishal Jayswal
In the case of Vishal Jayswal, such performances have the potential to transform the career of a domestic cricketer.
He was able to perform under pressure by ruling out a legend and completing with a four-wicket haul. He also played the bat, which underscored his combination of qualifications. Players who can transform the game with a ball and a bat are always sought by the selectors, and this performance showed that he fits the description.
In addition, his performance is a reminder to the fans that the Vijay Hazare Trophy is not merely a stepping stone but a platform on which new heroes are born.
The history of the game is full of incidents when a little-known bowler upsets a star and makes a statement. This dismissal of Kohli is a modern example and could be the springboard for greater opportunities.
With the domestic season still young, he will hope to build on his good start, add to his tally of wickets and runs, and perhaps even force his way into higher honours. Whatever happens next, fans will remember the day a left-arm spinner from Gujarat humbled Virat Kohli and asked the cricketing world to learn his name.
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