Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy 2025 Match: Fans Flock to Stadium as Kohli Returns to Domestic Cricket After 13 Years
New Delhi: India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is set to play Ranji Trophy cricket after 13 years today (Thursday). The news of his return to domestic cricket has created a massive buzz, and its impact is visible on match day as well. Since early morning, long queues of cricket fans have formed outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, eager to watch their favorite player in action. A video of the enthusiastic crowd is now going viral on social media.
Massive Fan Turnout Outside Arun Jaitley Stadium
Virat Kohli enjoys an immense fan following, and his return to Ranji Trophy has attracted a massive crowd. The main reason behind the huge turnout is that entry to the stadium is free, allowing fans to watch their favorite cricketer without any cost. As a result, fans have lined up for over two kilometers, eagerly waiting to enter the stadium. Videos of the massive crowd are making waves on social media.
Kohli’s Ranji Return After 2012
Virat Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy during the 2012-13 season. His return to the prestigious domestic tournament after over a decade is a major event in Indian cricket. In this match, Delhi will face Railways in the Ranji Trophy.
This will be Virat Kohli’s 24th Ranji match. In his previous 23 matches, he has scored 1,547 runs, including five centuries, with an impressive average of 50.56.
Virat Kohli’s Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Since this match marks Kohli’s return to Ranji cricket at his home ground, his record in red-ball cricket (Tests) at Arun Jaitley Stadium is worth noting.
- Kohli has played 4 Test matches at this venue.
- In 8 innings, he has scored 531 runs at an impressive average of 66.37.
- He has hit 56 fours but has not hit a single six at this ground in Test cricket.
With his return to domestic cricket, fans are eagerly waiting to see whether Kohli can deliver a memorable performance for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy.
