In the ongoing Delhi Premier League 2024, Ayush Badoni delivered an extraordinary performance that will be remembered for years. Many innings in T20 history have seen batters dominate and dismantle bowling attacks, but Badoni’s innings on August 31 was on another level. His incredible display of power-hitting is something we rarely witness in the game.
South Delhi Superstarz Vs North Delhi Strikers: Delhi Premier League 2024
The 23rd match of the Delhi Premier League between South Delhi Superstarz and North Delhi Strikers took place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. South Delhi Superstarz won the toss and opted to bat first.
After the early dismissal of opener Sarthak Ray (11 off 11), the stage was set for something special. Captain Ayush Badoni stepped in to join Priyansh Arya, and what followed was a partnership that shattered records.
The Unforgettable Partnership
Badoni and Arya put together a mind-blowing 286-run partnership for the second wicket, the highest ever in T20 cricket. Although the Delhi Premier League hasn’t been officially recognized as a T20 competition, this partnership is sure to be remembered. Priyansh Arya also played a remarkable innings, scoring 120 off 50 balls, including ten sixes and ten fours. His highlight was hitting six sixes in a single over.
But the day belonged to Ayush Badoni. He was in a league of his own, smashing 165 runs off just 55 balls with a staggering strike rate of 300. His innings included 19 sixes and 8 fours, leading South Delhi Superstarz to a monumental total of 308/5 in 20 overs. This total is the second-highest in T20 history, just behind Nepal’s 314/3 against Mongolia in the 2023 Asian Games.
North Delhi Strikers’ Response
Chasing such a massive target, North Delhi Strikers gave it their best shot but fell short. They managed to score 196/8 in their 20 overs, losing the match by 112 runs. Captain Pranshu Vijayran was the top scorer for his team, making 62 off 32 balls, while Raghav Singh took 3/34 with the ball. Unsurprisingly, Ayush Badoni was named Player of the Match for his incredible century.
South Delhi Superstarz Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Priyansh Arya c Y Sharma b S Solanki | 120 | 50 | 10 | 10 | 240.00 |
| Sarthak Ray c Y Dabas b S Solanki | 11 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Ayush Badoni(c) c Y Dabas b P Vijayran | 165 | 55 | 8 | 19 | 300.00 |
| Kunwar Bidhuri c Y Dabas b P Vijayran | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tejasvi (wk) c K Sharma b S Solanki | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Vision Panchal Not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dhruv Singh Not out | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600.00 |
| South Delhi Superstarz | 308/5 (20) |
North Delhi Strikers Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Vaibhav Kandpal c D Rathi b R Singh | 23 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 164.29 |
| Sarthak Ranjan c D Singh b R Singh | 11 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 84.62 |
| Yajas Sharma c S Mathur b D Rathi | 32 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 177.78 |
| Yash Dabas c K Yadav b R Singh | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Kshitiz Sharma c (sub L Sehrawat) b V Panchal | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Vaibhav Rawal c R Singh b D Rathi | 32 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 228.57 |
| Pranshu Vijayran(c) c V Panchal b K Yadav | 62 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 193.75 |
| Shivam b S Mathur | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Manan Bhardwaj Not out | 18 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Siddhartha Solanki Not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| North Delhi Strikers | 196/8 (20) |
Records Broken During the Game
- Third-Highest Individual Score in T20s: Ayush Badoni’s 165 runs are now the third-highest individual score in T20 cricket, behind only Chris Gayle’s 175* for RCB and Hamilton Masakadza’s 162* for Zimbabwe.
- Second-Highest Team Total in T20s: South Delhi Superstarz’s total of 308/5 is the second-highest team total in T20 history.
- Highest Partnership in T20s: The 286-run partnership between Badoni and Arya is the highest ever in T20 cricket.
- Most Sixes in a T20 Innings: Badoni’s 19 sixes are the most by any batter in a single T20 innings.
Conclusion
Ayush Badoni’s innings in the Delhi Premier League 2024 is a performance that will be talked about for years. Although the league hasn’t been granted official T20 status, the records set during this game are impressive. Badoni’s power-hitting, combined with Arya’s support, led South Delhi Superstarz to a historic victory and left cricket fans in awe.
FAQs
What was Ayush Badoni’s score in the Delhi Premier League 2024 match?
Ayush Badoni scored 165 runs off 55 balls.
How many sixes did Ayush Badoni hit in his innings?
Ayush Badoni hit 19 sixes in his innings.
What was the highest partnership in the match?
The highest partnership in the match was 286 runs between Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya for the second wicket.
What is the significance of the Delhi Premier League 2024 in T20 cricket?
Although the Delhi Premier League hasn’t been officially recognized as a T20 competition, the performances and records set in this league are noteworthy.
Who won the Player of the Match award in the 23rd game of the Delhi Premier League 2024?
Ayush Badoni won the Player of the Match award for his outstanding century.
