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Ayush Badoni is an Indian cricketer who represents Delhi in domestic cricket and plays for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. He made his Twenty20 debut for Delhi on 11 January 2021 in the 2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

He was picked by Lucknow Super Giants in the February 2022 IPL auction. On 28 March 2022, he played Lucknow’s first match of the season and scored 54 runs. In the 2024 Ranji Trophy, he scored an unbeaten 205 runs from 216 balls against Jharkhand. In the IPL 2025 season, he scored 329 runs in 11 innings and also took two wickets.

Ayush Badoni Records and Achievements

Ayush Badoni earned his maiden ODI call-up to the Indian team for the New Zealand series in January 2026. In List A cricket, he has scored 693 runs from 22 innings at an average of 36.47, including one century and five half-centuries, and has taken 18 wickets with a best of 3/29. 

In the Ranji Trophy 2025–26, he made 218 runs from five innings with three half-centuries and claimed seven wickets. He finished as the fourth-highest run-scorer in the Duleep Trophy, scoring 307 runs from three innings, with one century and one fifty. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025–26, he scored 206 runs in seven innings and took six wickets.

Ayush Badoni Career Stats

Ayush Badoni has played 21 first-class matches and scored 1,681 runs. He has hit 4 centuries and 7 half-centuries in this format. In List A cricket, he has played 27 matches and scored 693 runs, including 1 century and 5 fifties. In T20s, he has featured in 96 matches and scored 1,788 runs.

With the ball, Ayush Badoni has taken 22 wickets in 21 first-class matches. His best bowling figures in this format are 6 for 73, and he has taken two four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul. In List A cricket, he has picked up 18 wickets in 27 matches, with best figures of 3 for 29. In T20s, he has taken 17 wickets in 96 matches, with best figures of 4 for 12 and one four-wicket haul.

Ayush Badoni’s Personal Life

Ayush Badoni comes from a middle-class family. His father is a documentary filmmaker, and his mother is a teacher. In the beginning, his parents wanted him to focus more on studies and did not fully support cricket as a career. His childhood coach Balraj Kumar played a major role in changing this. He convinced his parents and even built a cement pitch on the rooftop of Badoni’s home in Shalimar Bagh so he could practice. When Balraj later moved to Punjab, Badoni’s father helped him train until he joined Tarak Sinha.

At times Badoni missed chances because of the crowded talent pool, and at other times because of plain bad luck. His name came up in IPL auctions for three years, but he went unsold each time. When Lucknow Super Giants finally picked him, he admitted his heart was racing and said he was simply grateful for the chance and focused on performing for the team.

Badoni was trained by the late and respected coach Tarak Sinha. He played for India Under-19 and scored an unbeaten 185 against Sri Lanka in a youth Test in 2018. He also made an impact in the Under-19 Asia Cup by scoring 52 off 28 balls in the final. These performances came after he was noticed by Rahul Dravid, which marked an important phase in his early career.

Ayush Badoni Contract

Ayush Badoni is under contract with Lucknow Super Giants and was retained for INR 4 crore ahead of the 2026 season. He joined LSG in 2022 after being picked at his base price of INR 20 lakhs. The franchise retained him at the same salary for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Ahead of the IPL 2025 season, the Lucknow Super Giants increased his contract value to INR 4 crore.

FAQs

Q. What is the highest score of Ayush Badoni?

A. Ayush Badoni’s highest score is 205* in first-class cricket.

Q. Which team is Ayush Badoni in for IPL 2026?

A. Ayush Badoni plays for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.

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