Ranji Trophy 2024/25 brings back the final group stage of the tournament on January 23, and Delhi must win against Saurashtra in this game to record its chances. Delhi got only one win in their first five matches, they drew three matches, so now their chances for getting a place in the next round depend on the result of this match. Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli had also been named in the team’s squad.
In a major boost to the team, Rishabh Pant is back in the Ranji Trophy for the first time after seven years and is likely to lead Delhi against Saurashtra. Pant last competed in the tournament during the final of the 2017-18 season against Vidarbha. He will add experience and leadership to a team that has had little of that this season, especially since it has been inconsistent.
It has been noted that the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) might make its final decision and declare the probability of the eleventh playing for the next match on 17 January. As expected, Pant’s presence has brought a lot of enthusiasm among the fans, but Kohli’s availability has raised question marks among the fans. Despite Kohli making himself available for selection in the coming two Ranji Trophy games of Delhi, he has not signed on the dotted line.
The Ranji Trophy has been one of Delhi’s most dismal showcases so far, to the extent that their match against Saurashtra is a must-win. Pant, the highly aggressive batsman and equally impressive wicketkeeper could hold the key for the team in terms of improving their performance. However, the biggest factor of confusion or, more appropriately, worry must be Kohli’s fitness or unavailability for selection.
So ahead of this decisive match, Delhi’s eyes will remain on the squad unveiling and, more importantly, how Rishabh Pant fared in this upcoming much-anticipated encounter.
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