Match Details
The ongoing match between Delhi and railway teams in the Ranji Trophy has garnered significant attention. As the game unfolds at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, fans are eager to see Virat Kohli in action. With his return to domestic cricket after a substantial gap, the interest in the match has increased manifold.
Player Compensation
As per the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) domestic pay structure, players participating in the Ranji Trophy are entitled to a specific fee. Those who have played between 20-40 matches are eligible to receive Rs 50,000 per day. Given that Virat Kohli has played 23 matches and scored 1,547 runs in the Ranji Trophy, he will earn Rs 50,000 from this match. This amount is significantly lower than his earnings as an A+ grade player for Team India, where he receives a contract of Rs 7 crore or Rs 15 lakh per Test match.
Current Match Status
In the Delhi vs railway match, the railway team initially batted and scored 241 runs. In response, Delhi’s score stands at 41 runs for 1 wicket at the end of the game. Although Virat Kohli did not bat on the first day, fans are hopeful that he will make a significant score on the second day. The Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed a large crowd eager to see the former Indian captain in action, and the excitement is expected to continue as the match progresses.