The Ranji Trophy 2024–25 round seven match between Delhi and Railways generated significant excitement because Virat Kohli was making his competition comeback after a twelve-year absence. But it wasn’t a happy ending for him because on Day 2, the ace batsman was out for a relatively low price in the opening inning. Railways’ Himanshu Sangwan, a right-arm pacer, was the bowler who defeated Kohli.
The timing appeared perfect as supporters believed that Kohli had finally arrived as he hit Sangwan for an authoritative straight drive on the third delivery of Delhi’s 28th over. The seasoned campaigner’s defense was broken by Sangwan’s brilliant delivery on the very next ball, though.
Harish Sangwan Knocked Out Virat King Kohli , At The Score of 6 (Full Crowd Reaction + Celebration) #ViratKohli𓃵 | #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/QBHLRfsLKb
— 𝐒𝐑𝐈𝐉𝐀𝐍
(@LegendDhonii) January 31, 2025
Himanshu Sangwan Profile
1995 saw the birth of Sangwan in Najafgarh, Delhi, the same neighborhood where former veteran batter Virender Sehwag once lived. Prior to switching to Railways for his First Class career, the right-arm bowler played age group Under-19 cricket for Delhi. Since then, he has found a new home in the team.
Himanshu Sangwan Stats
The 29-year-old has taken 77 wickets at an incredible average of 19.92 in his 23 First Class appearances thus far in his career. In addition to three five-wicket hauls, he has six four-wicket hauls overall. His highest bowling average is 7 for 81.
In the white-ball format, he has only taken five wickets in his seven 20-over matches thus far in his career, while he has taken 21 wickets in 17 List A matches. He gave up 44 runs while taking 4 wickets in his finest white ball effort.
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy Rate |
| First Class | 23 | 77 | 19.92 | 3.02 |
| List A | 17 | 21 | 34.71 | 5.28 |
| T20 | 7 | 5 | 45.00 | 9.64 |
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