Thu Jan 30 18:51:54 IST 2025: ## Kohli’s Return Highlights Final Day of Ranji Trophy League Stage

**New Delhi, January 30, 2025** – Virat Kohli’s highly anticipated return to the Delhi Ranji Trophy team after a 13-year absence drew massive crowds to the Arun Jaitley Stadium today. However, fans eager to see the superstar bat will have to wait until tomorrow. Delhi, winning the toss, elected to bowl first against Railways, and despite a late flurry of runs by Yash Dhull and Sanat Sangwan, Railways was bowled out for 241. Sumit Mathur led Delhi’s bowling attack, taking three crucial wickets. Upendra Yadav top-scored for Railways with 95 runs.

Kohli’s presence sparked a frenzy amongst the 27,000+ spectators, chanting his name throughout the day. Delhi’s aggressive pace bowling ensured Railways would be dismissed early enough that Kohli is likely to bat on Friday.

Elsewhere in the final round of Ranji Trophy league-stage matches, several other key matches unfolded:

* **Madhya Pradesh** dominated Uttar Pradesh, ending the day on a commanding 335/1 thanks to Harsh Gawli’s impressive 150 runs.
* **Mumbai** is in a strong position against Meghalaya, with Ajinkya Rahane and Siddhesh Lad both passing fifty.
* **Karnataka** saw KL Rahul contribute a 37-ball 26, while Devdutt Padikkal managed a 93-ball 43.
* **Jharkhand** leads Tamil Nadu by 79 runs, though Tamil Nadu’s Baba Indrajith was unable to bat due to injury, eliminating the possibility of an outright win for Tamil Nadu.
* **Mohammed Siraj** struggled for Hyderabad, picking just one wicket in 18 overs against Vidarbha.
* Other notable performances include Cheteshwar Pujara’s unbeaten 95 and Ajinkya Rahane’s unbeaten 83.

The final day of the Ranji Trophy league stage promises further exciting matches, with crucial qualification spots still up for grabs for teams including Mumbai and Karnataka. The Delhi vs Railways match continues tomorrow at 9:30 AM IST and will be streamed live on JioCinema.

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