Ranji Trophy 2025, Delhi vs Railways HIGHLIGHTS: Virat Kohli gets felicitated by DDCA after stumps
Kohli came out to bat after the dismissal of Yash Dhull. He went back to pavillion after getting bowled by Himanshu Sangwan.
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New Delhi: Delhi's player Virat Kohli during a training session ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 cricket match between Delhi and Railways, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. (Photo: PTI)
Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways saw Indian star batter Virat Kohli take the field in the Delhi shirt after a 12-year break but unfortunately couldn't make a mark on his domestic return. As Yash Dhull made his way back to the pavilion after an LBW dismissal, it was Virat who stepped in at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and was surrounded by thousands of fans who came to see the Delhi batter show his class. However, after a classy boundary down the ground, Kohli was cleaned up by Sangwan as the inswinger beat him and sent his off stump for a cartwheel as the crowd was surprised to see their hero walk back at just 6 runs. Skipper Ayush Badoni came in to bat and scored a quickfire 50 to lead by example and stable the ship for his side at lunch. However, the skipper missed out on a hundred after being carelessly dismissed at 99 runs in the middle. Mathur and Badoni's partnership however helped Delhi take the lead on the day with Mathur also completing his fifty and steering Delhi to 272/5 at tea.
At the end of the final session, Virat Kohli was felicitated by the DDCA on his return to the Delhi team.
Return of the King in domestic cricket
Day 1 atmosphere was electric as Virat Kohli's presence at the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways on Thursday sparked an unprecedented surge of excitement. Fans erupted with joy at the mere mention of his name, with his overwhelming influence leading to a rush for seats that forced organizers to make last-minute adjustments.
The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) had initially anticipated a crowd of around 10,000 for Kohli's return to domestic cricket, a figure rarely seen for a Ranji Trophy match. However, the star power of the 36-year-old cricketer shattered even these expectations.
By the time the match began at 9:30 AM local time, Kohli's loyal fans were already crowding the entrance, eager to witness his return. Although the DDCA initially opened the 6,000-capacity 'Gautam Gambhir Stand' for spectators, the overwhelming demand prompted them to also open the larger 'Bishan Singh Bedi Stand,' which holds approximately 11,000.
A former Indian cricketer present at the ground commented, "I've never seen anything like this for a Ranji Trophy match. Even during my playing days, domestic cricket barely attracted any attention. This is all due to one man."
4:59 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: Virat Kohli felicitated
Virat Kohli has been felicitated by DDCA president Rohan Jaitely for his contribution towards Delhi and Indian cricket team.
4:48 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: Day 2 stumps
Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railway ends with former leading by 93 runs in the first innings. Thier final score during stumps are 334 for 7.
4:36 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: Sumit nearing 100
Delhi's Sumit Mathur is going strong towards three figures mark as he is currently not out on 76.
4:21 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: Delhi lead goes over 81!
It's S. Mathur who is guiding Delhi's innings on the day as their lead extends to 81. Delhi 322/7 after 92 overs
4:03 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: Shivam caught behind!
Shivam is caught behind as Delhi lose their 7th wicket.
3:46 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: Delhi lead over 60!
Shivam and S mathur continue for Delhi in the final session as the latter is about to enter the 70's now. Delhi 304/6 after 85 overs
3:29 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: Rajvanshi departs!
Delhi lose their 6th wicket as Rajvanshi is sen tback to the pavilion with Delhi leading by 48 runs.
3:27 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: Second new ball due now!
Delhi are at 285/4 after 79 overs as Rajvanshi and S Mathur continue to build on the lead which is at 47 runs at the moment. The new ball is now available.
3:03 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: Play resumes!
The play resumes after tea as Delhi look to build on to their lead in the final session.
2:27 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: Delhi lead by 21 runs!
Delhi batters Rajvanshi and S Mathur are trying to end the session without any further loss of wickets with S Mathur completing his fifty as well. The score stands at 262/5
2:08 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: Delhi in the lead!
Delhi have taken the lead on the day against Railways with Rajvanshi and S mathur on the crease for the hosts. They are 248/5 after 62 overs as the batters look to end the 2nd session with more runs on the board.
1:39 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: Ayush Badoni departs on 99!
Ayush Badoni's lack of composure costs him a century as the skipper goes back on 99 runs.
1:26 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: Badoni enters 80's!
Delhi skipper Ayush Badoni (83*) has entered the 80's now with the lead cut down to less than 30 runs now. His batting partner S Mathur is also nearing his fifty on the day.
1:18 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: 200 up for Delhi!
Badoni-Mathur continue to build for Delhi as they help take the total above 200 for Delhi in the middle. The lead has been cut down to 33 runs now.
1:05 PM
Delhi vs Railways live score updates: 100-run partnership for Badoni-Mathur!
Ayush Badoni enters the 70's as he tries to hit big against Karn Sharma again in the 48th over. Delhi have reached 197 runs and still need 44 runs to cut off the entire lead by Railways.
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First Published: Jan 31 2025 | 9:48 AM IST
