The Arun Jaitley Stadium was buzzing with anticipation as Virat Kohli took to the crease in Delhi’s Ranji Trophy clash against Railways. However, the excitement quickly turned into silence as Kohli’s innings was cut short at just 6 runs off 15 balls, courtesy of a stunning inswinging delivery from Himanshu Sangwan.
A Moment of Brilliance, Followed by Silence
Kohli, looking to find his rhythm in red-ball cricket, smashed a classic straight drive for four, igniting hopes of a big innings. But on the very next ball, Sangwan’s inswinger sneaked through and sent the off-stump cartwheeling, leaving the packed crowd in stunned silence.
A fan on social media perfectly captured the moment:
“Bro celebrated like he manifested that Kohli wicket.”
Fans Flock in Unprecedented Numbers
- Over 15,000 fans attended the match on Day 1, a rare sight for a domestic cricket game.
- Additional gates and security personnel were deployed to manage the massive turnout.
- One enthusiastic fan even breached security, sprinting onto the field to touch Kohli’s feet before being escorted away. Kohli, ever the gentleman, asked security to handle the fan with leniency.
A Tough Red-Ball Run for Kohli
Kohli’s struggles in longer-format cricket continue, with this dismissal adding to his string of low scores. While his presence alone is enough to fill stadiums, his form in red-ball cricket remains a concern for Delhi and India alike.
The Delhi vs Railways clash rolls on, but for the fans, the magic of watching King Kohli bat live ended far too soon.