Duleep Trophy: Ayush Badoni slams his fourth First-Class hundred
What's the story
North Zone batter Ayush Badoni made his willow talk against East Zone in the 2025/26 Duleep Trophy quarter-final. After scoring a brisk 63 on Day 1 of the contest in Bengaluru, Badoni made a ton on Day 4 as his side's lead went past 640 runs. This was his fourth hundred in First-Class cricket. He went on to smash a double-hundred.
Knock
Badoni adds salt to EZONE's wounds
Captain Ankit Kumar (198) and Yash Dhull (133) scored centuries as NZONE were well placed at 294/2 when Badoni arrived. He further tormented EZONE bowlers with his aggressive stroke play. While he returned unbeaten on 56 at stumps on Day 3, he reached the three-figure mark on Day 4. NZONE's third innings ended at 658/4 as they declared right after Badoni reached his double-hundred.
Information
Twin 50-plus scores in the game
Badoni bolstered NZONE's first innings with a brisk 60-ball 63. He backed that fifty with his second FC double-hundred. The dasher made an unbeaten 204 off 223 balls, having smoked 13 fours and three sixes.
Career
A look at his career stats
With an impeccable bat flow, Badoni has emerged as a prolific middle-order batter in Indian cricket. In just 15 First-Class games, he has raced past 1,200 runs at an average of over 55, as per ESPNcricinfo. His tally includes four tons and as many half-centuries. Badoni also has 1,582 T20 and 540 List A runs to his name.
Summary
NZONE advanced to the semis
NZONE finished their first innings at 405/10. Badoni (63) and Kanhaiya Wadhawan (76) made fifties as Manishi claimed six wickets. EZONE, in response, finished the day at 230/10 thanks to a fifer from Auqib Nabi. As NZONE's third innings ended at 658/4, the game ended in a draw. However, the team advanced to the semis on the basis of a massive 175-run first-innings lead.