The match attracted national attention largely due to Virat Kohli's return to domestic cricket after a 13-year hiatus. He didn't bat in 2nd innings as Delhi won by an innings and 19 runs

Delhi clinched a seven-point victory over Railways in the Ranji Trophy with standout performances from off-spinner Shivam Sharma, who took five wickets, and Himanshu Sangwan, who claimed four wickets.

Preparations were being made to telecast the game, more stands than usual were being readied for fans, and players on both sides were excited to be part of his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012