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.

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.

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.

The crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is eagerly waiting for Virat Kohli to walk out to bat for Delhi after over 12 years for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. Delhi will resume their first innings on 41/1 on Day 2 after bundling out Railways for 241 on Day 1.

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.

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi was packed with eager fans on the second day of the Ranji Trophy clash between Delhi and Railways.

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.

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.