The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has turned into a cricketing pilgrimage as fans flock to catch a glimpse of Virat Kohli in action during the Ranji Trophy clash between Delhi and Railways. Despite scoring only six runs in Delhi’s first innings, Kohli remains the biggest attraction of the match, with fans breaching security just to meet him.
Fan Frenzy: Security Breach on Multiple Days
On Day 1, a fan managed to dodge security to get up close to Kohli. However, Day 3 saw an even wilder scene—three fans simultaneously broke through the barriers, rushing towards Kohli while he was fielding at cover.
One particularly devoted fan even touched Kohli’s feet before security intervened and escorted the trio away.
Even though the turnout on Day 3 wasn’t as massive as the opening two days, chants of “Kohli, Kohli” echoed through the Gautam Gambhir and Mohinder Amarnath stands, showing just how much love and admiration Delhi’s crowd has for their cricketing hero.
Delhi Strengthens Lead Despite Kohli’s Early Dismissal
- Delhi posted 374 runs in 106.4 overs, securing a 133-run lead over Railways.
- Sumit Mathur (86) and Navdeep Saini (20)* provided valuable contributions.
- Himanshu Sangwan (4/55) was the standout bowler for Railways, dismissing Kohli with a peach of a delivery.
Despite the “dead rubber” nature of the match, Kohli’s return to domestic cricket after 12 years has reignited passion for the Ranji Trophy clash, proving that his aura extends far beyond just international cricket.
The love for King Kohli remains unmatched, and this Ranji Trophy fixture is just another reminder of his magnetic pull in Indian cricket.
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