Railways vs Delhi: Ranji Trophy 2024–25 – Match Report, Scorecard & Player Stats

In a dominant display of cricketing prowess, Delhi defeated Railways by an innings and 19 runs in their Elite Group D encounter of the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. The match, held from January 30 to February 1, 2025, showcased exceptional performances from both teams, with Delhi's bowlers and batsmen leading the charge.

Railways Cricket Team Vs Delhi Cricket Team Match Scorecard

🏏 Match Summary

Result: Delhi won by an innings and 19 runs

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi

Date: January 30 – February 1, 2025

📝 First Innings: Delhi's Dominance

Delhi's batting lineup set a formidable total of 374 runs. Ayush Badoni anchored the innings with a patient 99 runs off 77 balls, while Sumit Mathur contributed a solid 86 runs from 206 balls. Their partnership laid a strong foundation for Delhi's innings. Railways' bowlers struggled to make significant breakthroughs, with Himanshu Sangwan and Kunal Yadav taking 4/55 and 3/104, respectively.

📝 First Innings: Railways' Response

In reply, Railways managed to score 241 runs. Upendra Yadav was the standout performer with a resilient 95 runs off 177 balls, supported by Karn Sharma's 50 runs from 105 balls. However, the rest of the batting order faltered, unable to build partnerships. Delhi's bowlers, led by Navdeep Saini (3/62) and Siddhant Sharma (2/35), exploited the conditions effectively.

📝 Second Innings: Delhi's Clinical Finish

With a substantial first-innings lead, Delhi's bowlers returned to dismantle Railways for just 114 runs in their second innings. Shivam Sharma was the standout bowler, claiming 5 wickets for 33 runs in 11 overs. Ayush Badoni also contributed with a wicket, while Sumit Mathur's economical spell added pressure. Mohammad Saif (31) and Ayan Chaudhari (30*) were the only Railways batsmen to reach double figures.

🌟 Player of the Match: Sumit Mathur

Sumit Mathur was awarded the Player of the Match for his all-round performance. He scored 86 runs in the first innings and took 3 wickets for 20 runs in the second innings, playing a pivotal role in Delhi's comprehensive victory.

📊 Full Scorecard

Railways 1st Innings – 241 all out (67.4 overs)

Upendra Yadav: 95 (177 balls)

Karn Sharma: 50 (105 balls)

Mohammad Saif: 24 (54 balls)

Himanshu Sangwan: 29 (28 balls)

Extras: 21

Fall of wickets: 1-7 (Anchit Yadav), 2-21 (Suraj Ahuja), 3-21 (Vivek Singh), 4-66 (Mohammad Saif), 5-66 (Bhargav Merai), 6-170 (Karn Sharma), 7-170 (Ayan Chaudhari), 8-229 (Upendra Yadav), 9-240 (Himanshu Sangwan), 10-241 (Rahul Sharma)

Bowling (Delhi):

Navdeep Saini: 18-2-62-3

Siddhant Sharma: 9-1-35-2

Money Grewal: 17-1-49-2

Shivam Sharma: 10-1-45-0

Ayush Badoni: 3-0-14-0

Sumit Mathur: 10.4-2-20-3

Delhi 1st Innings – 374 all out (106.4 overs)

Ayush Badoni: 99 (77 balls)

Sumit Mathur: 86 (206 balls)

Himanshu Sangwan: 4/55 (25.4 overs)

Kunal Yadav: 3/104 (29 overs)

Railways 2nd Innings – 114 all out (30.5 overs)

Mohammad Saif: 31 (31 balls)

Ayan Chaudhari: 30* (30 balls)

Shivam Sharma: 5/33 (11 overs)

Ayush Badoni: 1/5 (0.5 overs)

🏆 Conclusion

Delhi's commanding performance in both batting and bowling departments led them to a comprehensive victory over Railways. Sumit Mathur's all-round excellence was instrumental in the win, earning him the Player of the Match award. This victory bolstered Delhi's position in the Elite Group D standings, showcasing their depth and consistency in the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy season.