New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Delhi's middle-order strength ensured they ended Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy match against Railways at 334/7, but the failure of star batsman Virat Kohli was a key talking point as the team wrestled through a challenging day at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground here on Friday.
After a tough start on Day 1 when they were 41/1, Delhi's innings began to show signs of recovery, thanks in large part to Ayush Badoni's blistering knock of 99 off 77 balls.
Badoni's aggressive stroke play, including 12 fours and 3 sixes, helped steady the innings, while Sumit Mathur, who was unbeaten on 78 off 189 balls, played the anchor role. Mathur's patient approach saw him reach his half-century off 117 balls, forming a crucial partnership wi...