With Delhi opting to bowl first, Virat Kohli is expected not before the end of second session today given he has been slotted to bat at number 4.

Virat Kohli will represent Delhi in the ongoing Ranji Trophy in their next match against Railways. Kohli is returning to play the Ranji Trophy after 12 years

With head coach Sarandeep Singh closely overseeing, Kohli fine-tuned his footwork against spin, addressed his vulnerability outside off-stump, and expanded his backfoot shot-making—displaying a methodical approach to reigniting his red-ball prowess.

Yash Dhull had been dismissed by Rahul Sharma and Virat Kohli, back in Ranji whites for Delhi, was striding to the crease with a familiar, purposeful swagger. The stay was brief, it lasted all of 15 balls.