Ayush Badoni Captain of Delhi falls for 99 against Railways
Delhi captain Ayush Badoni was dismissed for 99 runs on the second day of the Ranji Trophy match against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. His innings, which came off 77 balls, featured 12 fours and three sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting style. Badoni entered the crease after Virat Kohli was out for just six runs, with Delhi struggling at 86 for three. He formed a crucial partnership of 133 runs with Sumit Mathur for the fifth wicket, helping stabilize the innings.
At 25 years old, Badoni took over as Delhi's captain after the fourth round of the season, succeeding Himmat Singh, who had been underperforming. Despite a recent heavy defeat to Saurashtra, Badoni had performed well in that match, scoring 60 and 44. He is currently the leading run-scorer for Delhi in this season's Ranji Trophy, accumulating 499 runs at an impressive average of 83.16. Additionally, he has contributed significantly with the ball, taking 12 wickets at an average of 14.16, making him a key player for his team this season.