Delhi reached 41/1 in reply to Railways' 241 all out at stumps on Day 1 at the Arun jaitley Stadium. Virat Kohli, who is playing his first Ranji Trophy match after more than 12 years, will come out to bat on Friday.

Railways are reeling in the second innings as they have lost seven wickets leaving Delhi on the verge of a win. Earlier, Delhi got all out for 374 in the first innings as Himanshu Sangwan took four wickets for Railways.

Virat Kohli made a sensational return to the Ranji Trophy after a 12-year hiatus. The 36-year-old appeared against the Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium but he failed with the bat again as he could only manage to rack up six runs before Himanshu Sangwan cleaned him up.

Barring Navdeep Saini, Himmat Singh is the only player in this squad, who has shared a dressing room with Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli’s heartwarming gesture after Delhi’s Ranji Trophy win saw him patiently pose for pictures with ground staff, security personnel, and Railways players, acknowledging their efforts in managing the massive crowd drawn by his much-anticipated return.

Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh said that Virat Kohli has given his commitment to play Ranji Trophy again if there is an opportunity in future.

Delhi head coach Sarandeep Singh said Virat Kohli was committed to representing his home team in domestic cricket after featuring in their commanding victory over Railways in the final Elite Group D game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.