Ranji Trophy: Ayush Badoni dismissed for 99 vs Railways
What's the story
Delhi skipper Ayush Badoni fell one run short of a century on the second day of their Ranji Trophy match against Railways. The match is being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which saw Railways post 241/10 batting first. Badoni fell after misjudging a slog sweep off leg-spinner Karn Sharma, walking back with 99 runs off 77 balls. Here we look at his stats.
Crucial alliance
Badoni's partnership with Mathur bolsters Delhi's position
Badoni walked in after the talismanic Virat Kohli was dismissed for a paltry six runs, leaving Delhi at 86/3. He then stitched a vital partnership with Sumit Mathur, adding 133 runs for the fifth wicket. This tactical partnership ensured Delhi's position in the match remained steady. Notably, the 25-year-old was made Delhi's captain after the fourth round of this Ranji Trophy season, replacing Himmat Singh who has been out of form.
Stellar performance
Badoni's consistent performance in Ranji Trophy season
Despite Delhi's recent 10-wicket defeat to Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy, Badoni had a commendable outing with scores of 60 and 44. He is currently leading Delhi as the highest run-scorer in this season of the Ranji Trophy, having scored 499 runs in five matches at an impressive average of 83.16. He has also emerged as the team's top wicket-taker with 12 wickets at an average of just over 14.
Stats
1,000 FC runs for Badoni
Badoni's fiery 77-ball 99 saw him slam 12 fours and three sixes. According to ESPNcricinfo, Badoni has surpassed 1,000 runs (now 1,063) in First-Class cricket with this knock, averaging 53-plus. He now owns three centuries and as many fifties. Earlier, he made his debut in FC cricket for Delhi against Saurashtra in January 2023.
IPL
Badoni's IPL journey and future prospects
Apart from his domestic achievements, Badoni has also made his mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was retained by the Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping ₹4 crore ahead of the 2025 mega auction. The retention highlights his increasing stature in Indian cricket and suggests a bright future for the young talent.