Virat Kohli is trending for making his comeback in the Ranji Trophy after almost 13 years, but besides his name, chilli paneer was the other dominant keyword on social media on Thursday. Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) canteen owner Sanjay Jha spoke to TimesofIndia.com and shared the details.

Sanat Sangwan and Yash Dhull had a good start to the morning, looking confident and solid at the crease. Virat Kohli will enter at the fall of the second wicket, but he and the crowd continue to wait.

Kohli came out to bat after the dismissal of Yash Dhull. He went back to pavillion after getting bowled by Himanshu Sangwan.

Virat Kohli was castled on 6 runs by Himanshu Sangwan but Ayush Badoni struck 99 off 78 and put Delhi 93 runs ahead with three wickets in hand.

Delhi vs Railways LIVE Updates, Ranji Trophy 2025: Upendra Yadav overcame Delhi’s early momentum with a determined 95, guiding Uttar Pradesh to 241 on day one of their Ranji Trophy clash, which also marked Virat Kohli ’s much-anticipated return to domestic red-ball cricket after 13 years.

Delhi took the first innings lead against Railways in their Ranji Trophy match, with captain Ayush Badoni top-scoring with 99 runs. Tamil Nadu also came close to securing a quarterfinal berth, needing 97 more runs to defeat Jharkhand.

Get all the latest updates and highlights from the second day of the match between Delhi and Railways, which features India star Virat Kohli, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Virat Kohli made his much awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after a 12-year hiatus, playing for Delhi in their last group encounter against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

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.

Virat Kohli's return to the Ranji Trophy lasted only 15 deliveries on day two of the match against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday.

Delhi brought an end to Railways' first innings for 241, Upendra Yadav top-scoring with 95 and Saini and Mathur taking 3 wickets each. An early wicket for Railways, but Yash Dhull and Sanat Sangwan consolidated.