Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Match Details 2025
India’s star batter Virat Kohli is set to make his return to Ranji Trophy after 12 years of a long gap, he is set to take part in the Delhi vs Railways matchup which started on 30th January, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Here’s a dive into Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Match Details.
What Happened in Virat Kohli’s last played Ranji Trophy match?
Virat Kohli’s last appearance in the Ranji Trophy was in the year 2012 in November, with the matchup between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad. Suresh Raina’s Uttar Pradesh won the toss and opted to bowl, Delhi’s Gautam Gambhir (32) and Virender Sehwag (25) put in decent starts, but couldn’t hit big scores, after their dismissals Delhi was left at 77/2.
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Virat Kohli in his stint, was dismissed for 14 by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Delhi was bundled up for 235, with Punit Bisht’s 52 runs and Mithun Manhas’s 42 scores. UP scored a total of 403, thanks to Mukul Dagar’s 116 and Mohammad Kaif’s 91. Delhi improved in the second innings, but Sehwag’s 107 wasn’t enough. UP chased down the target by six wickets, and were victorious.
Will Virat Kohli be playing in the Match against Railways?
Virat Kohli was seen returning to a training session with his state team after over 12 years on Tuesday, 28th January 2025, ahead of his much-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy. During the session, the batter was seen participating in football drills and nearly spending an hour playing in nets, practicing his pull shot against left-arm spinners.
Despite an exhausting two-and-a-half-hour practice, Kohli remained determined and finished with a lap around the ground. His primal focus was on playing deliveries outside the line, which was seen in preparation for the upcoming Champions Trophy. With his rigorous training, his probability of playing in the Ranji Trophy seems to be high.
Where to Watch Virat Kohli’s Ranji Return?
The Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy match will be broadcast live on the Sports 18 TV Network and will be available for streaming on the JioCinema app and website.
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