Ranji Trophy 2025 Day 2 | Delhi vs Railways: Delhi maintains steady pace as Badoni anchors the innings with a solid 82

At the end of 44 overs, Delhi stands at 177/4 with a current run rate of 4.02. Ayush Badoni is batting on 59 off 42 balls, including 8 fours and 1 six, while Sumit Mathur is on 30 off 53 balls with 4 boundaries. Karn Sharma has bowled 4 overs, conceding 22 runs without a wicket, while Rahul Sharma has figures of 11 overs, 43 runs, and 1 wicket.

Kohli was beaten outside off twice in his first 10 deliveries, both times by fast bowler Kunal Yadav. The first delivery was full, swinging late from the off-stump as Kohli attempted to work it on the on-side. The second ball was short and rising, but Kohli missed as he jabbed at it.

Kohli soon found his rhythm, smashing his first boundary off his 14th delivery through the gap off Himanshu Sangwan. However, his stay was brief. On the very next ball, Sangwan delivered a perfect delivery that jagged back in, and Kohli missed the inside edge as his off-stump was sent cartwheeling. A jubilant Sangwan let out a loud yell, his excitement evident.

The crowd, once filled with anticipation, began to thin shortly after Kohli's departure.

It's all over for Kohli! The off stump is sent flying, leaving the crowd in shock. The entire nation falls silent as the cricketing star is dismissed for just 6 runs from 15 balls, including a boundary. Kohli's struggle comes to an end with a strike rate of 40.

Kuldeep Yadav marks his return to first-class cricket in the ongoing match against Madhya Pradesh in Indore, following a successful recovery from sports hernia surgery in November. After six weeks of rehab, Kuldeep is back in India’s ODI squad for the upcoming England series and Champions Trophy. This match serves as a crucial opportunity for him to regain his form ahead of those high-profile assignments.

Kuldeep Claims Key Wicket in Madhya Pradesh vs. Uttar Pradesh Match
In yesterday's play, Kuldeep was the only bowler to claim a wicket as Madhya Pradesh dominated Uttar Pradesh. He dismissed Himanshu Mantri, breaking a 147-run opening stand, and since then, Harsh Gawli and Shubham Sharma have gone on to score centuries.

Mumbai asserted their dominance on Day 1, taking a commanding 127-run lead against Meghalaya. Siddhesh Lad and captain Ajinkya Rahane looked solid in the 80s, while Shardul Thakur stole the limelight by taking a hat-trick in the opening 20 minutes of the day, reducing the visitors to 2 for 6 with impressive swing bowling.

After the early breakthrough, Meghalaya staged a recovery to post 86 runs. As the sun emerged and the ball aged, batting conditions improved. Despite losing two wickets, Mumbai's experienced pair of Lad and Rahane forged a century stand, putting the team in a strong position. This solid performance keeps their hopes of securing a bonus-point win alive as they push for a spot in the knockouts from Group A.

The innings saw a total of 10 wickets fall, with the highest partnership being 104 runs for the 6th wicket. The team reached a total score of 241 runs before being all out. Several quick wickets fell early in the innings, putting pressure on the middle order. A strong partnership in the middle overs helped stabilize the innings, but the team eventually lost wickets at regular intervals. The innings concluded with the fall of the final wicket in the 68th over.

In the Railways match, the fall of wickets occurred as follows: The first wicket fell at 7 runs when Anchit Yadav was dismissed in the 1.3 over. Suraj Ahuja followed soon after, falling for 21 in the 5.6 over. Vivek Singh was dismissed for the same total, 21, in the 6.1 over. Mohammad Saif was the fourth wicket to fall at 66 runs in the 19.3 over, followed by Bhargav Merai, who was out at the same score in the 19.4 over. Karn Sharma's wicket fell at 170 in the 52.4 over, with Ayan Chaudhari dismissed shortly after, also for 170 in the next ball (52.5 over). Upendra Yadav fell for 229 in the 65.2 over, followed by Himanshu Sangwan at 240 in the 67.1 over. Finally, Rahul Sharma was the last to go, dismissed for 241 in the 67.4 over.

Delhi made a steady start in response to Railways' first-innings total of 241, reaching 41/1 at stumps on Day 1. The spotlight now shifts to Virat Kohli, who is set to bat on the second day as Delhi aims to take control of the match.

Railways, after opting to bat first, struggled against Delhi’s disciplined bowling attack. Upendra Yadav played a crucial knock of 95 off 177 balls, while Karn Sharma contributed 50 off 105 deliveries. However, Railways lost wickets at regular intervals, with Sumit Mathur (3/20) and Navdeep Saini (3/62) leading Delhi’s bowling effort.

In reply, Delhi lost opener Arpit Rana (10), but Yash Dhull (17*) and Sanat Sangwan (9*) ensured no further setbacks. With Kohli yet to come, Delhi will look to build a solid first-innings total and take the advantage. Day 2 promises an exciting contest as Railways seeks quick wickets.