Virat Kohli returns to Ranji Trophy after more than 12 years as Delhi take on the RailwaysImage Source : PTI

DEL vs RLY, Ranji Trophy Highlights: Virat Kohli to bat on Day 2 as Delhi finish at 41/1

Delhi vs Railways Live: Delhi skipper Ayush Badoni won the toss and chose to bowl, not what most of the people who thronged the Arun Jaitley Stadium during the early hours of the capital would have wanted with Virat Kohli returning to the Ranji Trophy after more than 12 years' gap.

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DEL vs RLY, Ranji Trophy Highlights: Virat Kohli to bat on Day 2 as Delhi finish at 41/1

Indian cricketing royalty Virat Kohli touched its base with the Ranji Trophy after more than 12 years, so there was going to be an audience, especially since the match was in his city of birth, New Delhi. The capital city saw the streets around Delhi Gate and ITO being thronged since 3 AM in the morning with the fans marking their attendance to watch their hero make re-apperance in the foundation of India's domestic red-ball cricket. Kohli didn't play the sixth-round game for Delhi, which Rishabh Pant played and was the star attraction at the venue for the past couple of days. Delhi have elected to bowl and the fans will have to wait to see him in action but with Kohli on the field, the fun and the celebrations are guaranteed. Follow all the live updates of the Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy match-