No second chance for Kohli as Delhi seal innings victory

Delhi showcased a different level of ruthlessness and control as they secured a commanding victory over Railways, by an innings and 19 runs, in their final Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.

- Samreen Razzaqui

NEW DELHI: But it wasn't enough to take them to the quarter-finals.

The anticipation leading up to the game proved to be longer than the contest itself which was wrapped up in just two-and-a-half days. For the fans who turned up hoping to see Virat Kohli bat a second time, there was disappointment, but they made the most acknowledging his presence in a first Ranji game for over 12 years while he was on the field.

Kohli faced just 15 balls in a 23-minute stint on Friday, scoring six runs before he was bowled by pacer Himanshu Sangwan. Delhi's innings win meant he wasn't required to bat again, leaving questions lingering about his form and technique.