Ex-India opener Shikhar Dhawan said the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways felt like an international final. Dhawan stated that former Team India captain Virat Kohli's return to the Ranji Trophy after nearly 13 years led to "Delhi’s [Arun Jaitley Stadium] stadium packed to the brim". The 36-year-old batter was clean bowled for 6(15) in Delhi's first innings.