Delhi Vs Railways, Ranji Trophy LIVE Score: Upendra Yadav negated Delhi’s early advantage with a resolute 95 to steer Railways to 241 on day 1 of their Ranji Trophy tie dominated by Virat Kohli’s grand return to domestic red-ball cricket after 13 years.
The pace trio of Navdeep Saini, Siddhant Sharma and Money Grewal exploited the early morning conditions to reduce Railways to 66/5 before Upendra and veteran spinner Karn Sharma (50 off 105) forged a 104-run stand for the sixth wicket.
Kohli’s towering presence on the field fired up players on both sides with an unprecedented fan attendance adding to the intensity. With more than 12,000 people in the stands for a Ranji Trophy game that would be otherwise played in front of empty stands, Upendra made a big impact after the fine show by Delhi pacers.
In reply, Delhi were 41/1 at stumps with Yash Dhull (17 batting) and Sanat Sangwan (9 batting) in the middle.
Delhi vs Railways playing XIs
Railways: Anchit Yadav, Vivek Singh, Suraj Ahuja(c), Upendra Yadav(w), Mohammad Saif, Bhargav Merai, Karn Sharma, Rahul Sharma, Himanshu Sangwan, Ayan Chaudhari, Kunal Yadav
Delhi: Arpit Rana, Sanat Sangwan, Virat Kohli, Yash Dhull, Ayush Badoni(c), Pranav Rajuvanshi(w), Sumit Mathur, Shivam Sharma, Navdeep Saini, Money Grewal, Siddhant Sharma
Delhi vs Railways live streaming details
The Delhi vs Railways match will be live streamed on JioCinema app and website. For Jio SIM card users, they can watch the live stream for free.
Delhi vs Railways live score: Less than one hour to live action
Delhi vs Railways live score: Less than one hour is left for live action to begin at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi. Just like yesterday, it is expected to be a full crowd in Delhi as fans line up to view their local boy batting in Ranji cricket after 12 years.
Delhi vs Railways live score: Virat Kohli’s highest score in Ranji Trophy
Delhi vs Railways live score: While many would think Virat Kohli’s highest individual score for Delhi came against Bengal in 2010 when he scored 173 in a Ranji Trophy match. Little do people know that Virat Kohli’s career-best score for Delhi came way back in 2008 against Pakistan’s Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGP) in the now-abandoned Nissar Trophy.
The Nissar Trophy, named after former pre-partition Indian Test cricketer Mohammad Nissar, was played between the Ranji Trophy (India) champions and the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy (Pakistan). It happened for three seasons, with Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh winning in the 2006 and 2007 seasons, respectively. SNGP claimed the 2008 title.
Delhi vs Railways live score: Full house during Virat Kohli’s return match
Delhi vs Railways live score: Virat Kohli may not be playing for India at the moment, but the craze among his fans was palpable outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday morning. Fans thronged the premises as early as 4 am to catch a glimpse of their favourite star. The 36-year-old Virat Kohli returned to the Ranji Trophy, wearing the Delhi jersey against Railways for the first time in more than 12 years.
Such has been the craze for Virat Kohli that probably for the first time in nearly a decade, a Ranji Trophy match witnessed a full house.
Delhi vs Railways live score: When and where to watch the match?
Delhi vs Railways live score: Normally, the broadcasters and the BCCI zeroed in on the Karnataka vs Haryana clash to be broadcast live on TV and streaming app. With Virat Kohli coming into the picture, the BCCI and the broadcasters decided to livestream the Delhi vs Railways clash also.
However, there is no confirmation on whether the Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy clash will be shown on television.
Fans can watch Virat Kohli during the live streaming of the Delhi vs Railways clash on JioCinema app and website. Jio SIM card users can watch the live stream for free.
Delhi vs Railways live score: Why is it important for Kohli to score today?
Delhi vs Railways live score: The veteran Indian batter has been out of form for the better part of a year. In the last two series, first at home against New Zealand and then in Australia against the Kangaroos, the right hander’s many weaknesses have been exposed.
The 36 year old would be hoping to finally get back to scoring some runs before the start of Champions Trophy 2025.
Delhi vs Railways live score: Will Virat Kohli bat today?
Delhi vs Railways live score: The pair of Sanat Sangwan and Yash Dhull are currently playing at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi. After this partnership, Ayush Badoni is likely to take the crease, followed by Virat Kohli.
For all practical purposes, Kohli’s fans should get a chance to watch him bat at his home ground today.
Delhi vs Railways live score: Delhi reach 41/1 at Day 1 Stumps
Stumps has been called on Day 1 with Delhi reaching 41/1 in reply to Railways’ 240 all out. Virat Kohli will come to bat tomorrow.
Delhi vs Railways live score: Arpit departs
Arpit Rana and Sanat Sangwan come out to bat for Delhi. OUTTT!!! Arpit edges behind the wickets off Kunal Yadav. Yash Dhull comes out to bat. Delhi 11/1
Delhi vs Railways live score: Railways end at 240 all out
OUTTT!!! Himangshu Sangwan departs after 29. Sumit Mathur takes the wicket. Mathur gets the final Railways wicket as Rahul Sharma is clean bowled.
Delhi vs Railways live score: Upendra Yadav departs for 95
OUTTTT!!!!! Delhi get their man finally as Upendra Yadav falls just five runs short of a well-deserved hundred. Shivam Sharma tosses the ball up as Yadav dances down the track to hoick it out of the ground. However, he didn’t get the elevation to be caught by Sumit Mathur. Railways 229/8
Delhi vs Railways live score: Virat Kohli the captain comes into play
Virat Kohli the captain comes into play after Shivam Sharma was smashed for two sixes in the same over by Himanshu Sangwan. Kohli immediately came to Shivam, had a few words, before making fielding adjustments. Railways 220/7
Delhi vs Railways live score: 200 comes up for Railways
200 comes up for Railways with a boundary off Upendra Yadav. The Railways batter also moves to 84, inching towards his third ton in this Ranji Trophy season. Railways 202/7
Delhi vs Railways live score: Navdeep Saini breaks the partnership
Finally, Delhi are able to break the partnership with Navdeep Saini taking two wickets in an over. Saini dismisses Karn Sharma and Ayan Chaudhari in consecutive deliveries as Railways slump to 182/7.
Delhi vs Railways live score: Upendra Yadav-Karn Sharma stand crosses 100
After Upendra Yadav, Karn Sharma is inching towards his fifty. The partnership has crossed 100 runs for the sixth wicket. Railways 170/5
Delhi vs Railways live score: Upendra Yadav completes fifty
Karn Sharma and Upendra Yadav have arrested the slide for Railways as the current partnership has moved 71 off 141 balls. Meanwhile, Upendra completes his fifty with a four off Navdeep Saini. Railways 137/5
Delhi vs Railways live score: Shardul Thakur hattrick
Meanwhile, in Mumbai, Shardul Thakur took a hattrick against Meghalaya. Meghalaya were bowled out for 86 in the first innings.
Delhi vs Railways live score: Play restarts after lunch
And the game restarts after lunch, Karn Sharma and Upendra Yadav in the middle for Railways. The stand between the two has gone to 30 runs. Railways 96/5
Delhi vs Railways live score: Railways go into lunch at 87/5
It’s lunch on Day 1 as Railways go into the break at 87/5.
Delhi vs Railways live score: 15000 fans to see Kohli
According to a Indian Express report, almost 15000 fans have come to the stadium to see Virat Kohli live. That’s a huge number for a Ranji Trophy game.
Delhi vs Railways live score: Railways lose two in an over
OUTTTT!!!! Money Grewal gets his man Mohammad Saif in exactly the same manner like he did a few overs ago. Earlier, it was a no ball. Saif departs for 24. Second wicket in the over Delhi as Bhargav Merai departs for first-ball duck. for Railways 66/5
Delhi vs Railways live score: Kohli opt out of the field
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has gone out of the field to take a bit of rest. No injury concerns for him. He is seen having a light chat with Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh.
Delhi vs Railways live score: Virat Kohli’s unknown record
For the unknown, Virat Kohli’s highest score for Delhi was 197 in the second innings against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGP) in the 2008–09 Nissar Trophy. SNGP were the then champions of Pakistan. Misbah-ul-haq and Mohammed Hafeez played in that game for SNGP.
Delhi vs Railways live score: Great gesture from Virat Kohli
Craziest scenes at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as a fan breached the security to meet Virat Kohli. The security takes the fan away as Virat kohli was caught telling the security personnel not to beat him up. Great gesture from Kohli. However, it helped Delhi as it breached the concentration of Mohammad Saif as he edges behind. But its a no ball from Money Grewal. Railways 33/3
Delhi vs Railways live score: Railways in tatters early
Two wickets in two balls for Delhi. First it was Siddhant Sharma, who dismissed Suraj Ahuja on the last ball of the sixth over. Navedeep Saini struck on the first ball of the sixth over with Vivek Singh being the latest Railways batter to be out. Railways 21/3 (6.1)
Delhi vs Railways LIVE Score: Siddhant Sharma strikes
Siddhant Sharma gives Delhi the first breakthrough as Anchit Yadav is trapped in front for seven. The ball swung in after pitching and Yadav has no answer to that. Railways 7/1 (1.3)
Delhi vs Railways Live Score: 2KM long queue for Virat Kohli
A 2KM long queue outside Arun Jaitley Stadium for Virat Kohli
Delhi vs Railways live score: Virat Kohli returns in Delhi jersey after 4469 days
The chants of ‘Virat Virat’ is reverberating in the whole stadium. Virat Kohli, who is standing at the second slip, waves at the and the whole stadium erupts. Virat Kohli returns in Delhi jersey after 4469 days.
Delhi vs Railways LIVE score: Scenes from outside the stadium
Fans have gathered outside the stadium in large numbers
Delhi vs Railways LIVE Score: Ayush Badoni on Virat Kohli
“Everyone is excited and is good to have ‘King’ on our side, said Delhi captain Ayush Badoni at the coin toss.
Delhi vs Railways LIVE Score: Rishabh Pant unavailable for Delhi
For the unknown, Rishabh Pant is not playing for Delhi as he is going to join the Indian camo soon. Pant had played for Delhi’s last match against Saurashtra.
Delhi vs Railways LIVE score: Jam-packed stadium in Delhi
The entry of fans has been made free for this match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, only because of Virat Kohli. Also this is the first time in this domestic season that a Ranji Trophy game has seen such an overwhelming response from the fans. According to IANS, gate Number 18 of the Arun Jaitley Stadium to be opened now for spectators to come in and see the Delhi vs Railways game.
Delhi vs railways Live Score: Toss update
Delhi captain Ayush Badoni has opted to bowl after winning the toss.
Delhi vs Railways LIVE Score: Virat Kohli has been precticing for past 2 days
Ahead of the match, Virat had a two-day practice session with his Delhi teammates, a team led by young Ayush Badoni. During the practice, Virat clearly had the time of his life bonding with his new teammates, out of which plenty must have had grown up watching his heroics on the field. In gruelling and intense batting net sessions, Virat was seen tackling issues affecting his Test game, be it spin bowling, the deliveries outside his off-stump and an increasing variety of backfoot shots, with a lot of clarity and detail along with his teammates and head coach Sarandeep Singh.
Delhi vs Railways LIVE Score: Railways need a win
For Delhi, this is an inconsequential match. But a win for Railways will put them in contention for a place in the knockouts.
Delhi vs Railways LIVE Score: Virat returns to Ranji Trophy
The star attraction of this match will be Virat Kohli, who is returning to domestic cricket after more than 12 years. The last time Virat played a Ranji Trophy match was in 2012.
Delhi vs. Railways LIVE Score: Welcome
Welcome to the live coverage of Delhi v Railways match in the Ranji Trophy from the Arun Jaitley Stadium.