At the Arun Jaitley Stadium on the second day of the Ranji Trophy match versus Railways, Delhi skipper Ayush Badoni got out for 99 runs. He demonstrated his aggressive batting approach with 12 fours and three sixes in his 77-ball innings. When Delhi was suffering at 86 for three and Virat Kohli was out for just six runs, Badoni came onto the crease. He helped stabilize the innings by forming a vital 133-run partnership with Sumit Mathur for the fifth wicket.
Himmat Singh, who had been struggling, was replaced as captain of Delhi by 25-year-old Badoni following the season's fourth round. Badoni had scored 60 and 44 in that match, demonstrating his strength despite the recent crushing loss to Saurashtra. His 499 runs at an outstanding average of 83.16 have made him the top run scorer for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy this season. He has also been a vital member of his squad this season, collecting 12 wickets at an average of 14.16 and making a substantial contribution with the ball.