Virat Kohli was clean bowled for 6 by Himanshu Sangwan for 6 runs in Ranji game.
Himanshu Sangwan was the man of the moment on day 2 of the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 game between Delhi and Railways, as he clean bowled ace batter Virat Kohli with a jaffa for just 6 runs.
Sangwan, a 29-year-old pacer who has made headlines worldwide, penetrated Kohli's defense and destroyed his stumps, sending the star batter back to the pavilion.
Kohli, who batted at No. 4 for Delhi in his first Ranji Trophy encounter in over 12 years, managed only six runs off 15 balls. He hit the previous ball for a boundary, hitting a glorious drive, but on the next ball, went for the same shot, only to have his off-stump castled as the ball seamed into him off the pitch.
When asked about the significance of scalping the wicket of a talisman-like Kohli, the Railways pacer remarked humbly, stating that it was a ‘dream come true’ for him.
“It was truly a very special moment for me. Virat has inspired countless people in this country and all around the world. Taking his wicket felt like a dream come true for me," Sangwan exclaimed in an interview with ANI.
After Day One of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways drew a whopping 15,000 people to the Arun Jaitley Stadium, additional security personnel were deployed for Day Two on Friday.
“With Virat bhaiyya coming in to play in the tournament, the Ranji Trophy gained more importance lately. It feels motivating and good for players like us as well. We get to learn a lot from them (players from the national team playing in Ranji). About how to play, how to train and so many more tidbits. Sharing the dressing room with them is a huge thing that benefits us all,” Sangwan added.
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Railways, after being asked to bat first, scored 241 runs thanks to 95 by Upendra Yadav and 50 by Karn Sharma. In response, Delhi made 334/7 at the end of day 2, with captain Ayush Badoni making 99 and Sumit Mathur on 78*.