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Ranji Trophy: Delhi captain Ayush Badoni doubles down on red-ball ambition

Delhi captain **Ayush Badoni** delivered a commanding performance in the Ranji Trophy, converting his first-day century into an unbeaten 217 against Gujarat at the Air Force Ground in Palam. The 26-year-old’s third first-class double century—his highest score—featured 22 fours and two sixes off 246 balls, anchoring a 234-run partnership with Priyansh Arya (199) to steer Delhi to a dominant position.

Badoni’s restraint in celebrations belied his focus on team success, a mindset he emphasized after the innings, noting his preference for impactful batting rather than flashy displays. His recent form extends beyond this match, including five wickets for 43 against Bengal in Delhi’s previous fixture, where he also scored 85 in the second innings before the loss to Bengal by nine wickets last week.

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