The news of Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy has generated significant interest among cricket fans. As the second phase of the tournament began on January 23, Kohli’s participation has been highly anticipated. Although he may not play for Delhi against Saurashtra, his presence in the tournament has already made a substantial impact.
Impact on Search Trends
The topic of ‘Virat Kohli’ and ‘Ranji Trophy’ has been trending heavily on the internet, with ‘Ranji Trophy’ being the most searched topic on Google in the last 24 hours. This surge in interest can be attributed to Kohli’s return to the tournament after a 12-year hiatus. He is currently playing for Delhi in the match against Railways, which started on January 30.
Crowd Reaction
The Delhi vs Railways match has drawn a large crowd, with thousands of fans gathering outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium to catch a glimpse of Kohli in action. The stadium, which offered free entry to fans, saw long queues forming from as early as 5 am, with some fans waiting in lines that stretched up to 2 km. The situation became chaotic, with some fans getting hurt in the commotion. To manage the crowd, fans were required to verify their Aadhaar cards to gain entry into the stadium.
Match Update
In the match, Railways batted first and scored 241 runs in their first innings. By the end of the first day’s play, Delhi had scored 41 runs at the loss of one wicket. On the second day, Kohli came to bat and played 15 balls, scoring 6 runs before getting out. The match is ongoing, with Delhi looking to build on their innings.