Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Fans wait for Virat Kohli’s batting as DEL trail by 200 runs vs RAI

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Virat Kohli in training for Delhi.

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Delhi had a strong start to the morning as Sanat Sangwan and Yash Dhull kept the score ticking, and brought up a 67-run partnership for the second wicket. However, Dhull was dismissed after a tough LBW decision, bringing Virat Kohli to the crease, sending the crowd into a frenzy.…Read More

However, it was an unhappy stay. Although he struck a good-looking straight-drive for four, he was out the very next ball, his stumps knocked back by Himanshu Sangwan, silencing the crowd.

Elsewhere, Cheteshwar Pujara was dismissed for 99, while Ajinkya Rahane fell for 96, with both former Indian stalwarts not quite managing centuries.

An incredible number of fans and supporters poured into the grounds of the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, as thousands upon thousands flocked to see the return of Virat Kohli for Delhi, as they began a last-gasp attempt at qualification in the final round of the Ranji Trophy group stage for 2024-25. It was a long day for the masses as Delhi used most of the first day to bowl out a stubborn Railways on a deck that flattened out after the first session, but five wickets in the first session meant that a century-stand between Upendra Yadav (95) and Karn Sharma (50) didn’t end up hurting too much in terms of runs. Navdeep Saini was impressive throughout the day as his pace and movement bothered opposition batters, taking 3 wickets including the crucial partnership-breaking one.

Day two, however, with Virat Kohli a certainty to head into bat at the fall of the next wicket, could see the Arun Jaitley Stadium explode with energy and anticipation. With there being no lack of fans with signs commemorating the return of the city’s favourite son, there will be even more who turn up to watch him bat under good conditions with Delhi in desperate need of a win.

Kohli would do well to take inspiration from how his former middle order partners Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane performed on Thursday, and use that to spur on some kind of renaissance against the red ball. Pujara worked his way to 95* before stumps were called as Saurashtra heaped on runs against Assam, while Rahane scored 83* against Meghalaya while captaining Mumbai. Both look set for hundreds, and Kohli will want a similar performance from himself after a torrid time down under in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He will have support from Yash Dhull, who has looked exciting and in a flow at the crease, as well as Delhi skipper Ayush Badoni to come after.

Elsewhere, a crucial clash between Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh had an enticing start, as both teams go for it in a must-win contest. Gujarat are in the stronger position, needing only a draw: they are 44/2 as they look to haul down Himachal’s total of 215, and could bat Himachal out of the running if they apply themselves on the second day of play. There is also interest in Group C, as Karnataka with the returning KL Rahul (out on 26) look to beat Haryana and try to overtake Kerala. However, with Kerala doing well, Karnataka might not get an assist and will need to hunt for a maximum seven points.

Lots of attention will be on the Delhi-Railways game when Virat Kohli takes to the crease on day two. Will he find the Kohli of old on his home turf, reborn and ready to take on Test cricket afresh? Or will the old ghosts continue to haunt him and continue to have critics question whether the same Kohli even remains?

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Jan 31, 2025 11:17 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Captain Badoni counterpunches, playing attacking shots

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: With some scorecard pressure on Delhi, Badoni takes it upon himself to try and force the issue by playing expansive strokes against Railways. A couple of boundaries, and Delhi race to the 100-run mark.

Another wicket before lunch is what Railways want. Delhi now 110/4 after 32 overs.

Jan 31, 2025 11:15 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Delhi crumbling! Himanshu Sangwan strikes again

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Sangwan gets Sangwan, and Delhi are in trouble now! Himanshu comes around the wicket to lefty Sanat, and it’s a very similar dismissal to Kohli’s. The delivery pitches and jags back in at the stumps, and Sanat is nowhere close to it.

Delhi falling flat after their start. 97/4 now after 29.1 overs.

Jan 31, 2025 10:57 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: GONE!!! Kohli bowled through the gate after just 6 runs!

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Unbelievable! Kohli finally middles a couple, shimmies down to smoke a straight drive for 4, and the very next delivery finds his off-stump knocked back as Himanshu Sangwan gets one to jag through the gate.

Gone for 6(15), a memorable delivery for Sangwan, and the stadium shocked into silence. Many already pouring back out of the stadium, their hero’s struggles not ending.

87/3.

Jan 31, 2025 10:51 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Kohli circumspect to start with

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Kohli taking his time at the start of his innings, not quite middling deliveries just yet. 2 off his first 11 deliveries, Delhi now 82/2 after 27 overs. Sangwan slowing down at the other end as well.

Jan 31, 2025 10:33 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Dhull judged LBW! Kohli heads to the crease

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: And right off the previous update, it all comes crashing down for Yash Dhull! It looks to be a tough decision against him, with the ball striking his thigh pad, looking both high and down leg. He stands astounded at the crease after the umpire’s decision.

78/2, but that means one thing: Virat Kohli is here.

Jan 31, 2025 10:30 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Sangwan and Dhull reach 50-partnership, looking solid

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: A couple of edges here and there, but otherwise a very solid start to the morning by the two overnight batters. 76/1 after 23 overs, with both players batting well, and the crowd maybe even slightly rooting against them as they wait for Kohli to head to the crease.

Jan 31, 2025 10:12 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Rahane dismissed for 96, Baroda mini-collapse vs J&K

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Pujara and Rahane both looked set for centuries at stumps, and instead both have fallen agonisingly short on the morning of day two, with Mumbai skipper Rahane out for 96. Tough morning.

Elsewhere, two wickets in an over has left Baroda tottering at 40/4, two wickets without a run added to their overnight score. Baroda need to avoid a loss, or draw with a first innings lead, if they want Mumbai’s result to be irrelevant to their own qualification.

Jan 31, 2025 10:04 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Yash Dhull with a cover drive Kohli would be proud of

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Runs coming a bit quicker now, as Delhi work their way up to 59/1 with a few boundaries. One of these is a delightful cover drive from Dhull, another U-19 World Cup winning captain. Delhi fans certainly watching with interest: the similarities won’t go unnoticed.

Jan 31, 2025 9:50 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Pujara dismissed on 99 vs Assam

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: No century for Pujara in Rajkot! Having reached 99, another First Class ton looked to be a certainty, but the batter was finally dislodged. Saurashtra now 377/4, still in a good position.

In Delhi, a quiet start in the morning. 47/1.

Jan 31, 2025 9:37 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Play starts! Sangwan and Dhull to the crease

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: And play gets underway at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Will be interesting to see how the excitement of the crowd builds over the day. Railways looking for an early and unsettling breakthrough here — and Sangwan’s bat is beaten with a huge appeal, but the umpire is unmoved.

Jan 31, 2025 9:16 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: … but can Kohli avoid falling into the old trap?

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: A big aspect of Kohli playing in this round is his will to iron out his recent struggles with poking at and edging deliveries outside the off stump. After his well-documented issues with that in Australia, the first thing Kohli would want is to avoid getting out in that fashion vs Railways.

Jan 31, 2025 9:00 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Good chance for Badoni, Dhull to get experience batting alongside Kohli

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Kohli’s teammates will have the added motivation of sticking around so they can spend time at the crease and form partnerships with him, which could be invaluable for the young players. Dhull looked in good touch, but sligtly brash, and will need to be careful.

Jan 31, 2025 8:32 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Can Kohli take a note from Pujara, Rahane

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: India’s old guard had a very solid first day, with Pujara (95*) and Rahane (83*) hoping to convert their scores to centuries in the first session.

We will keep an eye on that, but Virat Kohli will need to produce a performance of a similar calibre. He won’t want to be outperformed by two players the Indian team decided to move on from.

Jan 31, 2025 8:14 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Delhi start day 200 runs behind

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: A brisk end to the day saw Delhi reach 41/1 in 10 overs before stumps was called. The home team will be optimistic about hauling down the first innings score on a pitch that has shown no real demons when the ball is older.

Sanat Sangwan and Yash Dhull will see out the first few overs, where swing could be a factor, but then Delhi will want it to be their day from that point on.

Jan 31, 2025 7:28 AM IST

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Hello and welcome everyone!

Ranji Trophy LIVE SCORE, Delhi vs Railways: Good morning and welcome everyone, to our live coverage of Day 2 of the ongoing Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways, straight from the Arun Jaitley Stadium. After restricting Railways to 241, Delhi reached 41/1 at Stumps on Day 1 and trail by 200 runs. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see Kohli in batting action today!