Thu Jan 30 15:01:45 UTC 2025: ## Kohli’s Return Draws Huge Ranji Trophy Crowd as Railways Battle Delhi

**Delhi, India** – Virat Kohli’s return to domestic cricket after a 12-year absence drew a massive crowd to the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) stadium for the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways. The unprecedented turnout forced the DDCA to open extra gates to accommodate the estimated 20,000 fans eager to witness the star batsman’s comeback.

Day one of the match saw Railways post a challenging total, despite a shaky start. After being reduced to 21/3 early on, thanks to wickets from Siddhant Sharma and Navdeep Saini, Upendra Yadav anchored the innings with a magnificent 95 runs. He and Karn Sharma formed a crucial partnership, adding 42 runs for the sixth wicket and frustrating Delhi’s efforts to bowl Railways out quickly. The Railways eventually reached 241 all out.

Delhi’s response was cautious, ending the day at 23/1, with the possibility of Kohli batting on day two. The time constraints of stumps at 5 PM prevented him from making an appearance on day one. The crowd, however, remains hopeful of seeing Kohli at the crease on the second day’s play. The match continues to be a thrilling contest, pitting a determined Railways team against a Delhi side eager to secure a victory in front of their passionate home crowd.

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