Vishal Jayswal is a 27-year-old left-arm orthodox spinner who plays for Gujarat in Indian domestic cricket. He came into the spotlight during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 when he delivered a stunning bowling performance against Delhi.
In that match, Jayswal finished with impressive figures of 4 wickets for 42 runs, and the most talked-about moment was when he dismissed former India captain Virat Kohli bowling a beautifully flighted delivery that enticed Kohli out of his crease, leading to a stumping. That dismissal denied Kohli what could have been a second straight century in the tournament.
He didn’t stop there Jayswal also claimed the scalps of Rishabh Pant and Nitish Rana in the same game, showing maturity and control under pressure against some of India’s most experienced batters.
From Watching Kohli on TV to Dismissing Him
After that breakthrough moment, Virat Kohli himself praised Jayswal, telling him “Achha ball daalta hai. Hard work karta rah … opportunity aayega, wait kar and mehnat kar” (You bowl really well. Keep working hard. Opportunities will come be patient and keep putting in the effort). Kohli also shared tips on handling pressure and maintaining fitness for a long career.
In a memorable post-match gesture, Kohli signed the match ball for Jayswal, and the young spinner later shared photos on social media, calling the experience “surreal” and something he’ll cherish forever from watching Kohli on TV to bowling to him in real life.
A Young Talent to Watch
Before this match, Jayswal had played a modest number of List A games but hadn’t yet made headlines. His performance against Delhi especially the way he bowled to top batters \has significantly raised his profile in Indian domestic cricket and made fans take notice of his potential as a rising spin talent.
Vishal Jayswal is a promising Gujarat left-arm spinner whose standout Vijay Hazare Trophy performance included dismissing Virat Kohli and earning praise and a signed match ball from the star batter a career moment many young cricketers dream of.
