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Ranji Trophy: Priyansh and Badoni hit tons as Delhi dominates opening day

Delhi’s aggressive batting duo, Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni, delivered a commanding start in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C clash against Gujarat at Palam ‘B’ ground on Sunday. Arya, making his third Ranji appearance, nearly became the first Delhi player in years to score a double century, finishing on 199 runs (220 balls, 24 fours, 6 sixes) before a late dismissal denied him the milestone.

Badoni, meanwhile, anchored the innings with an unbeaten 115 off 149 deliveries, and the pair’s explosive 234-run partnership for the fourth wicket propelled Delhi to 381 for four by stumps. Gujarat’s bowlers struggled to contain the hosts, with Harshal Patel taking two wickets but failing to disrupt the flow, while Priyansh’s early partnership with Sanat Sangwan (8) and Ayush Doseja (29) set the tone before Sangwan’s quick exit.

The uneven bounce and slow pitch failed to dampen Delhi’s momentum, as both batters targeted every delivery with calculated aggression, leaving Gujarat’s morale visibly shaken by the end of the day.

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