Upendra Yadav’s resilient innings of 95 helped Railways reach 241 on the opening day, which notably featured Kohli’s first domestic red-ball appearance after 12 years.

The Delhi pacers – Navdeep Saini, Siddhant Sharma, and Money Grewal – utilised the morning conditions effectively, leaving Railways struggling at 66 for five in the first session.

The situation improved when Upendra partnered with experienced spinner Karn Sharma (50 off 105) to build a vital 104-run partnership for the sixth wicket.

Kohli’s participation in the match generated significant interest, with an exceptional turnout of more than 15,000 spectators attending the fixture.